As Oracle looks to make Suns hardware business profitable again, a key part of the plan is reforming Suns supply chain, according to officials. Sun is moving from a build-to-stock model to a build-to-order strategy, reducing the number of systems it sells, cutting the number of component suppliers, and closing manufacturing and distribution centers. The moves will save money on transportation, distribution and inventory, Oracle and Sun officials said.
– A key part of Oracles plans for taking over Sun Microsystems hardware business centers around how those systems are built and delivered, according to officials with the newly combined company.
At the event Jan. 27 where Oracle executives unveiled plans for bringing Sun into the fold,
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