Once the "low-hanging fruit" is gone, how do third-party providers and their customers find new ways to create value and strengthen their partnership? There are many ways, but only one rule: It takes two.
Private-branded merchandise brings higher margins and brand recognition in the competitive world of retailing. But it also calls for greater control over the supply chain.
Though the market advantage has shifted away from shippers, DuPont still manages to acquire ocean services that provide competitive advantage across its supply chains.
Site location for supply-chain facilities is a strategic priority for the world's largest companies that increasingly rely on technology, outsourcing and extended business processes.