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The company is already seeing the benefits of these implementations , last year for example the strength of its supply chain enabled Clark- Reliance to ship a crucial part for chemical processing machinery to a customer in the Gulf Coast within 48 hours . This kind of speed and efficiency is crucial for customers who are required to meet the high demand for their products .
Rapid response centers are another innovation that have greatly strengthened the supply chain within the US . The customer driven program provides a network of professional service , repair , and sales facilities . This network helps customers maximize the potential of their plants and meet production demands wherever they may be . Building efficiencies into a global supply chain is essential to curtail unnecessary delays or waste which limit profitability and the potential for growth and expansion .
Key partnerships and acquisitions over the last few years have meant increased growth and expansion into new markets . The partnership with Radial equity for example , as Rick Solon , CEO of Clark-Reliance points out in company news online , will provide ‘ access to greater resources and capabilities to continue expanding , both organically and through acquisitions ’. With growth and expansion , supply chain management and efficiency will be a significant driver of success . Building resilience and efficiency into these systems and processes will ensure that customers in emerging markets can experience the company ’ s reputation for manufacturing excellence firsthand . It will also ensure that the challenges that inevitably emerge when entering new markets can be overcome and first-rate service can be maintained even in difficult circumstances .
Through the strategic appointment of new leadership in the supply chain department Clark-Reliance is finding ways to continue to innovate after 140 years in business . Through leadership , and a focus on transparency , vendor relations , and the implementation of key technologies , the department is evolving to support the business through any challenges a volatile global landscape may present . Through innovations like digitizing supply chain systems to better assist vendor management , upgrading ERP technologies , and improving inventory management tools , the business is preparing for whatever the future may hold . By streamlining its supply chain systems and building in resilience and efficiencies Clark-Reliance will ensure its ongoing success as it continues its legacy of innovation and growth . ■
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