Factor+3+-+Cost+effeciency

Post any research you find that is useful relevant to this factor here

e.g.

Supplier relations and balance of power SCM implications - distribution methods Focus on cost reduction or quality service provision? ERP? Possible discussion on tech and ERP tending towards convergence. How is the ERP being used to support the new online channel? Is online feasible without this? Further barrier to entry? Anything else cost reduction based or with a focus on operations.