Many companies didn't want to use exchanges but came to us directly. They wanted to know more about the companies they did business with but didn't have the overhead or bandwidth to monitor all of those companies. |
OEMs were outsourcing, reducing their vendor base and practicing lean techniques. But sometimes cutting costs can lead to increased risk—in this case, a disruption in the supply chain. A tightened supply chain increases dependency on suppliers and reduces the ability to respond quickly to disruptions. |