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Collaborate or Perish!

The just-in-time supply model—an absolute requirement for e-commerce fulfillment—calls for closer collaboration with suppliers and partners than ever
By Scott Joyner

Today's corporations do not rely simply on brand loyalty. The sale now goes to companies that can implement a "just-in-time" business practice by quickly providing customized products. To do so, your organization can no longer be hierarchical. Instead, it must have an open-minded management team that can channel the necessary resources to meet demand.

Consumer demand for customized products and services delivered quickly has forced retail outlets into a "We won't make it until you order it" mentality. What's more important, retailers are telling their suppliers, "We won't ask you to make it until our customers order it." Consequently, recognizing and responding to customer demand must be instantaneous. Both vendors and suppliers require the ability to transfer information at......

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