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is a process that has full responsibility across the world for the planning and management of all activities involved in end-to-end supply chain processes, including direct sourcing, conversion/manufacturing and all logistics management activities.

The manufacturers goal is to reduce costs, improve quality and to reduce time to market. The suppliers goal is to increase sales volume, improve profitability and improve demand data. This is the only way of achieving customer centricity that will bring sufficient competitive advantage. In return, the satisfied customer is returning with the increase of level loyalty and willingness to buy the company’s products

With an integrated supply chain, firms gain more of a customer service focus. They also reduce waste and become faster and more flexible, while maintaining the highest of quality standards.

Integrated Supply Chain