Ford pushed suppliers to develop closed-loop manufacturing processes, which had the added benefit of lowering costs.
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At the same time, communicate often with suppliers to develop the most up-to-date supply picture while working through uncertainties.
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Additionally, Wind River's automotive portfolio also includes Wind River Platform for Infotainment, a software platform on which automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers can develop sophisticated IVI devices.
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The WEF principles requite signatories to recognise the importance of cooperation, develop risk management programmes and encourage partners and suppliers to adopt the same commitments.
In trying to meet the Treasury's deadlines, many firms are turning to outside software suppliers, who in turn are working furiously to develop clever technologies to detect suspicious behaviour.
Or they may work with their raw material suppliers to shift production to degraded lands, diverting pressure to develop virgin forests.
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Phase two will involve collaborating with a consortium of research universities called the Sustainability Index Consortium to work with suppliers, retailers, non-governmental agencies and government to develop a comprehensive, global database on the lifecycle of the products that Wal-Mart carries.
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"It is important we support medium-size companies, together with programs from national development banks, so they can access credit and be suppliers to Pemex, and make sure over the next few years that we develop a strong oil-servicing industry in Mexico that can grow and be regionally competitive, " he said.
"It is important we support medium-size companies, together with programs from national development banks, so they can access credit and be suppliers to Pemex, and make sure over the next few years that we develop a strong oil-servicing industry in Mexico that can grow and be regionally competitive, " he said, speaking in English.
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