Many companies are outsourcing manufacturing overseas, and this has created longer lead times, additional inventory, reduced customer service levels, and lower levels of product quality. This session will explain how collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) can be used to link trading partners in the extended supply chain to resolve problems. The presenter will include examples of what CPFR front-end agreements should look like, review readiness qualifications, and explain necessary steps for starting a CPFR pilot.