
514 Principles of Supply Chain Management
theirefforts. Newtechnologies are making it easier for companies to improve the
funds ow. As competition increases and supply chains lengthen around the world,
the time required for reimbursement also grows longer. To maintain effective supply
changes and to assure the effective ow of funds, the large companies and third-
party providers will become important links in keeping the small, struggling sup-
pliers alive and well.
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