Which modern retail pricing strategy was directly inspired by a military tactic used extensively during World War II?

Throughout history, military strategies have influenced corporate practices in surprising ways. In the retail sector, several major companies have adopted principles from military history to revolutionize their approach to pricing, market positioning, and customer engagement. This trivia explores a fascinating connection between military tactical innovation and a groundbreaking retail pricing strategy that changed an entire industry.

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Loss leader pricing (selling certain items at a loss to attract customers) was inspired by the 'sacrificial pawn' strategy used in naval warfare
Penetration pricing was inspired by the German Blitzkrieg tactic of rapid market entry and dominance
Dynamic pricing was directly influenced by the military's radar-based threat assessment and response systems
Subscription models were based on military supply chain rationing systems from the Pacific Theater