Dave Turbide said, “The very essence of supply chain management is coordinated activity; working together to move the materials and products through the chain from source to manufacturing, from manufacturing through the distribution network, and out to the customer in the right quantities of the right items in the right place at the right time.” Clear communication is at the heart of efficiency and should absolutely be a top priority. If you communicate and cooperate to build a team that works well, the efficiency will follow. Suppliers and buyers can consider working at partners to help increase the teamwork and communication as well! Click the link to learn more.