The demands of the networked economy mandate a radical change in organization and management mindset. As technology advancements and increased globalization lead to more informed and demanding consumers and investors, companies must find ways to be more flexible and innovative than ever.

This viewpoint by Deloitte Research shows that leading companies are realizing that they cannot provide the world-class solutions customers demand strictly on their own. More and more frequently, successful players are looking for partners. These companies now face the challenge of how to manage, and even how to think strategically about a profusion of global partners. Companies that develop, build, and manage a portfolio of capability-focused relationships that allow them to collaborate innovatively will emerge as winners in this new environment.

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