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Many drinks companies are losing competitive advantage as they “obsess about production assets”, and don’t pay enough attention to managing suppliers and their routes to market” says supply chain consultancy, Crimson & Co.
Competition within the drinks business is vast, and fluctuating economies and a rise in demand driven innovation has led to huge shifts in customer bases and product portfolios. It’s a complex headache for supply chain leaders, who are already struggling with bandwidth.