Major shifts in global business conditions are radically
altering input costs and risk. In response, companies
must realign their supply chains, including: rethinking
product formulation and packaging, restructuring the
supply chain network and footprint, and realigning the
role of suppliers and third parties. While the right
answers will vary by company, they will generally
require bigger steps than recent improvement
initiatives, resulting in smaller product and network
footprints. These changes will improve efficiency,
resiliency, and sustainability, while allowing for more
responsive supply chains with greater flexibility to
support growth. pdf 2009
