It never hurts to restate the obvious and Pratt & Whitney is walking the walk. Here are the basic takeaways but the article is very enlightening:

• Good supply chain strategy can greatly improve performance and capacity, allowing for growth when the demand is there.
• Collaboration with key suppliers can streamline processes which saves money and allows for growth
• Introducing sourcing early into the design process, including 3P sessions, can greatly increase overall supply chain performance … in more areas then cost