In this report Executive summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 A new relationship between finance and the supply chain? . . . .7 Who are the business partners? . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Business partnering in action . . . . .19 Creating consistency across the supply chain, the business and corporate strategy . . . . . . . .20 Supporting and challenging investment choices ...........................24 Monitoring and enhancing performance ....26 Managing risk and business continuity ......30 Ten steps for CFOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Survey respondent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 demographics Other titles for CFOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38