1 Define single point of contact for each trading partner: to ensure that information is neither lost nor deteriorates during the exchange.
2 Define agenda for collaboration (short–medium–long term): to stabilise the collaborative goals over time.
3 Expand collaborative projects (scope and complexity): to gain critical mass.
4 Ensure continuous sharing of information: a key enabler of collaborative planning.
5 Development of trust: this takes time. Smaller problems are gradually removed from the CPFR process to help partners develop confidence that the long-term goal is achievable.