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Linking supply chains saves Raytheon $400 million
Assuming responsibility for supply chain management at one of the country's largest industrial companies 15 months ago, Shelley Stewart Jr. brought to the job a wealth of experience at strategic sourcing, electronic commerce and supplier diversity activities. As he settled into his post as vice president of supply chain management, he examined supply chain strategies already in place at many o...

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