...can be quite a challenge. Here's how three manufacturers tackle the challenge, with the help of a buying group and its limited network of qualified endorsed suppliers. Change is certainly a constant in business, which can make the process of managing a complex supply chain difficult for even the most successful companies. Identifying and managing suppliers that can ensure a superior level of quality, service and innovation is critical to gaining and maintaining a competitive advantage. Along with the resurgence in North American manufacturing has come - in particular for many midsized manufacturers - an increased challenge in funneling increased volume through an existing supplier network. This is true whether you're dealing with new or established supplier relationships.
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