Why do many mid-sized compaines fail to invest significantly in supply chain collaboration? Examine the findings of RSM McGladrey's 2006 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey of 1000+ mid-sized companies, which provides key findings on current and planned supply chain activities. Dale Billet, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, director of performance improvement consulting at RSM McGladrey, Inc., compares the varying approaches, successes, and pitfalls of supply chain collaboration for mid-sized companies versus large companies.