Frenemy Supply Chain Network

A common supply chain infrastructure and shared costs to rein in spiraling logistics expenses. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it?

But is it that straightforward?

Forming a coalition with your competitor — a frenemy supply chain network — is a bold and unorthodox strategy that can reduce costs. However, there are several factors you should think through before making the move.

The newest GEP bulletin, Frenemy Supply Chain Network: 3 Things To Consider Before You Decide To Build One, examines the opportunities, risks, gains and limitations in this kind of collaboration.

What’s Inside:

• How a frenemy network works
• Is the payoff proportional to investment?
• Value generation from data insights

This bulletin is an essential read for retail supply chain leaders looking for innovative approaches to reduce inflationary pressures.