Globalization and partnering can provide improved economics, but often at the cost of greater complexity. Effective Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are essential. What is frequently overlooked however, are the appropriate organization structure, business processes and communication links to fully benefit from these systems. Consequently, the benefits of many ERP implementations are less than expected. Even though data can be transferred almost immediately, many of the same coordination and execution issues remain. The fact is, systems don't do the work, people do. Continually dealing with changes in mix, volume, product configurations, ship dates and service requirements requires an organization and supply network that is properly configured to meet the challenges of your market place.

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