Cost Leadership Strategy
Competing by having lowest production costs, enabling low prices.
Real World
Aldi keeps costs ultra-low through limited product ranges, own-brand goods, and efficient supply chains, allowing it to undercut Tesco and Sainsbury's on price while remaining highly profitable.
Exam Focus
Don't confuse cost leadership (low costs) with low prices — explain that low costs protect margins even when prices are cut.
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