Lower the uncertainty in the firm business environment

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Supply chain strategy should be aligned with the firm's competitive strategy.

Lower the uncertainty in the firm's business environment, the supply chain's responsiveness level should be higher. Higher the uncertainty, the responsiveness level should be lower.

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