Leveraging the Supply Chain

In Logistics Viewpoints:

Ways to best leverage supply chain as strategy, cost center 
When collaborating with shippers, companies should first consider how they view the supply chain, whether as a strategic function or as a cost driver, writes Jason Nurmi, vice president of technology services at LeanLogistics. In this article, Nurmi recommends measures for managing the supply chain based on its perceived role within a company. These can include measuring supply chain initiatives by their effect on customer service, or improving relationships with carriers to gain better service ... "