1) The document discusses the role of engineering in supply chain management and the importance of interaction between buyer and supplier engineering organizations throughout the product lifecycle. 
2) It describes a typical product lifecycle process that includes initial product design, supplier assessment and selection, specification refinement through collaboration, development of manufacturing processes, and transition to high-volume production with ongoing monitoring of supplier performance.
3) Close technical collaboration between buyers and suppliers is important from the early design stage to ensure optimal product design and manufacturing processes that improve quality, costs, and schedule.

The Role of Engineering in Supply Chain Management William K. Hoehn, Ph.D. Raytheon Systems Company Tucson, Arizona PDF

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