What are the benefits to each of the players

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Question: Supply base rationalism seeks to reduce the suppliers in which an organization deals directly to a smaller number of strategic suppliers. How does this process work? What are the benefits to each of the players in this relationship? Document your sources.

Text: Harrison, A.,van Hoek, R., & Skipworth, H. (2014). Logistics management and strategy: Competing through the supply chain (5th ed.).

• Chapter 8: Integrating the supply chain

• Chapter 9: Sourcing and procurement

Articles: Cruijssen, F., Dullaert, W., & Fleuren, H. (2007, Summer). Horizontal cooperation in transport and logistics: A literature review. Transportation Journal, 46(3), 22-39. (Document ID: 1317083571).

Knemeyer, A.M. & Murphy, P.R. (2005, Winter). Exploring the potential impact of relationship characteristics and customer attributes on the outcomes of third-party logistics arrangements. Transportation Journal, 44(1), 5-19. (Document ID: 808592431).

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