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<strong>Collaborative</strong> <strong>Partnerships</strong><br />

“Best” suppliers can clearly distinguish themselves from other<br />

suppliers by using Collaboration as a:<br />

! Growth Enabler<br />

– Selection of strategic customers (that meet your criteria)<br />

– Focus on long term success through growth<br />

– Institutionalize linkages with key customer organizations<br />

– Realize global opportunities to partner (NAFTA, ECU, etc.)<br />

! Competitive Advantage<br />

– Understand the new operating model<br />

– Put competencies in place<br />

– Recognized as the supplier of choice<br />

– The “Right of First Refusal” on future products<br />

! Change Management Model for Flexibility<br />

– New measurement system based on value<br />

– Continuous process to identify and implement opportunities<br />

– Skills development plan<br />

Focused action is needed to capitalize on this window of opportunity<br />

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