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This introductory program explores the business practice of supply chain collaboration and explains how companies are "leaning" their supply chain. For expert advice we spoke with Greg Hutchins, a principle with Quality Plus Engineering in Portland, Oregan, and the author of Supply Management Strategies. New competitive pressures have made all manufacturing companies realize they need to be a part of a supply chain, and focus their business on the part of the process they do best. The constant flow of materials and information within these supply chains can contain a large amount of waste if not managed properly. We will show why collaboration has become so important and where you can find waste in your supply chain. Main points: Find out why supply chain collaboration has become so important; Learn steps you can take to discover the waste in your supply chain; see how to define your company's core competencies; Get expert advice on the actions you can take to improve your supply chain; Identify design of deficiencies, and avoid waste in your supply chain before it is created. VAT applicable on UK orders.
