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Collaboration Soothes Tense Manufacturer-Supplier Relationships
August 5, 2016
Trust between manufacturers and suppliers is critical. Many times the relationship is confrontational, where the purchaser holds the upper hand. The collaborative management required by increasingly complex products means a fundamental change needs to occur in the nature of these relationships.
Optimizing your supply chain means going beyond just linking information systems—it means increasing transparency and visibility so your supply chain management fosters collaboration.