Enforcing end-to-end supply chain thinking within the focal firm, its suppliers and its logistics service providers.
Setting up a physical infrastructure with selected lead logistics providers (LLPs) that manage the logistics hubs at sourcing origin and market destination (see Figure 4.13).
Using central databases on the Internet (SCM portal and supplier portal) where all logistics partners, suppliers and buyers can view order status and product development in real time.
Empowering LLPs to manage selected service level agreements on behalf of the focal firm in terms of cost and time.