Improving supply-chain management to gain a competitive
edge. Manufacturers know that a fluid supply chain keeps
their products moving from the beginning stages of
production all the way to their customers’ hands. A
misaligned supply chain can lead to higher costs, lower
quality and poor customer service. Companies that gain a
deeper understanding of their suppliers’ capabilities
and their own needs, and then diligently use that
knowledge to improve their overall supply-chain
efficiency, can dramatically strengthen their business
and gain a competitive advantage. pdf
