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We started talking about “supply chains” in the mid-1990s. At that time, global political conditions were encouraging companies to expand into international markets. The internet world was gaining in popularity and telecommunications was booming. The business world changed: instead of the outdated model where a single manufacturer was responsible for performing most of the activities involved in bringing a product to market, international supply chains used specialized suppliers. Production costs and services dropped. Consumers were able to take advantage of better quality and preferred pricing for finished goods.