The Telecommunications industry is expanding into new product and service
offerings while confronting increased global competition, requiring it to cut
operating expenses and build more efficient supply chains.

Telecommunication companies are implementing the following:

• Global initiatives such as consolidating procurement activities across
  business units to cut costs and improve operational performance in multiple
  areas, including order management.
• Demand-driven supply chains that increase operational flexibility and speed
  the introduction of new products to market. This allows inventory
  management processes to respond faster to changes in demand.
• To differentiate, companies are providing a more complete portfolio of
  services, resulting in more complex supply chain relationships and inventory
  management processes that require more effective management.