Hitachi Consulting: Few Companies Recognize the Impact of Responsiveness on their Supply Chains

Few companies recognize the impact that becoming more responsive has on their supply chain.

September 27, 2009

Hitachi Consulting

Key Findings
• Mature supply chain organizations do experience benefits. Each four year investment in supply chain excellence represents a 1% improvement in return on assets.
• Having visibility across, and the ability to control your supply chain is highly relevant to helping companies become more responsive.

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