Cooperation and collaboration: a road to supply chain
What is supply chain collaboration, really? It is what happens when two or more discrete organisations work closely together to meet shared objectives. These objectives are typically focused on cost reduction, customer service improvement, or raising specific aspects of supply chain performance. For instance: a retailer might collaborate with a wholesaler or manufacturer from which it purchases goods, a manufacturer might collaborate with a raw materials supplier to add value for its end-customers, etc. As more organisations recognise the need to collaborate, a whole new culture is evolving. This is why collaboration has become such a familiar buzzword in the supply chain world. But true collaboration is not an easy state to arrive at. Boundaries of mistrust must be broken down and conflicting objectives must somehow be transformed into aligned goals. This workshop will expose you to an array of tools and solution concepts that can be implemented to achieve stability in collaborations and nurture a cooperative culture amongst the firms in a supply chain.