economy of scale
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of economy of scale
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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With capitals often giving priority to contracts with national companies, Europe’s armed forces suffer from overlaps and incompatibilities, high prices due to low economies of scale, and a fragmented industry.
The acquisition aims to expand Sumitomo’s U.S. housing business, allowing it to pursue economies of scale as a top homebuilder.
From Barron's
Fuyao denies any wrongdoing and attributes its success to the same production prowess and economies of scale that have made China the world’s leading manufacturer.
But the dynamics of streaming series, with shorter episode orders, doesn’t create the same economies of scale and consistent occupancy rates that network shows once did, Klowden said.
From Los Angeles Times
Greater hiring flexibility increases the prospect that Indian manufacturing will achieve economies of scale to become an export juggernaut and better compete against rivals like China.
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