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Blind spots in the supply chain lead to missed opportunities, reactive firefighting, and costly delays. Without real-time visibility and stronger collaboration, it’s impossible to make proactive decisions when conditions change. To help, manufacturers can deploy data integration, supplier portals, and digital collaboration tools to increase transparency, accelerate response times, and strengthen their position in uncertain markets.
“We've strengthened our relationships with our suppliers first and foremost — being transparent with our forecasting and material needs gives them farsight and ties directly into our digital strategy.”
— Lee Maskill - Head of Manufacturing, The McAvoy Group
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The Manufacturer • 10 Sep 2025
