Importance of a supply chain strategy

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Need help getting started, please! Explain what a supply chain is and the importance of a supply chain strategy. Identify at least four key drivers of a supply chain strategy and the important ingredient of each to a supply chain strategy. Cite an example of a company that uses its supply chain as a competitive advantage and explain how.

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