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“ I think they are interchangeable . Management implies an imbalance in the relationship where the buyer has the upper hand and has to ensure the supplier is meeting their targets for instance . During disruptive times , a supplier can hold just as much power if the one essential component they are supplying but not delivering holds up your production line ”
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“ I think they are interchangeable . Management implies an imbalance in the relationship where the buyer has the upper hand and has to ensure the supplier is meeting their targets for instance . During disruptive times , a supplier can hold just as much power if the one essential component they are supplying but not delivering holds up your production line ”

DUNCAN BROCK DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD FOR EMEA APAC , PUBLICIS SAPIEN
is setting up the right operating model that drives governance , with a focus on making the relationship work . Senior stakeholders need to be involved .”
Adding to Dsouza ’ s comments , Wabara says : “ We also need to get much better at using data in our processes . The supply chain stands to benefit hugely from greater levels of data analytics , which enables both greater insight across the supply chain for customers and suppliers as well as allowing for data-driven efficiency savings by driving down human error and speeding up order processes . This improved sustainability derived from better data use will also lead to more sustainable practices throughout the supply chain , as logistics becomes streamlined and waste is minimised . With COP26 showing that the world is expecting an urgent shift towards more sustainability , getting data analytics right will be critical both for supplier management and the wider transformation of supply chains into more efficient and sustainable structures .”
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