Operating Principle
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Waiting for confirmed demand is often more resilient than hiring on forecast.
Operating Question
Why It Matters
Waiting for confirmed demand is often more resilient than hiring on forecast.
Supporting Evidence
Corporate finance on operating leverage and fixed costs.
Research Notes
Validate the specific mechanism in your business before treating this as a general rule.
Practical Actions
Wait for signal; model delayed demand; use flexible capacity first.
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