The shorter the order-to-delivery cycle, the lower the costs of carrying stocks of finished cars.

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Over the past few years, Ryan has implemented an improved methodology for product delivery at Sprint which has reduced product cycle times and saved the company millions of dollars annually in rework and development costs.

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They're also planning to launch an immediate delivery function in November for customers who like to shop in season instead of months ahead, in the typical retail cycle.

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