Introduction The Supply Chain as a Strategy Weapon 0 The design of supply chain reflects a firm's strategic positioning;(low cost /fast response) Supply chain trade off between cost and response time; Third party logistic (3PL)is becoming more common Less expensive to subcontract logistics than to do it in- house. Maintain core competency SCM make it possible to move product quickly and efficiently so as to gain an edge over their competitors; (Outsourcing) New technologies will trim costs from the supply chain without compromising service.Introduction The Supply Chain as a Strategy Weapon • The design of supply chain reflects a firm’s strategic positioning; (low cost /fast response) • Supply chain trade off between cost and response time; • Third party logistic (3PL) is becoming more common  Less expensive to subcontract logistics than to do it in￾house.  Maintain core competency • SCM make it possible to move product quickly and efficiently so as to gain an edge over their competitors; (Outsourcing) • New technologies will trim costs from the supply chain without compromising service