More and more companies are integrating their data with those of supply-chain partners, acquired divisions or vendors to whom they've outsourced their IT function. This melding of data promises enticing advantages, such as real-time updating of customer information, the opportunity to focus on core capabilities and instant forecasting of inventory needs to suppliers. With such advantages, companies look forward to sending new products and services to market faster than ever, providing better customer service and slashing production and inventory costs.
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