Conclusion — The Need for Skills

The key to success lies in the integration of these disciplines into a consistent approach for implementing software. As we move into the multicompany environment, this approach needs to incorporate our business partners so that we manage the supply chain as an enterprise. 

The reality is that every supply chain organization uses enterprise software, and every supply chain organization is involved in the management of enterprise software. Those organizations that can coordinate these activities throughout the whole supply chain will be the ones to come out on top in the battles between supply chains. 

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