When organizations are aligned, things happen quicker.
It takes less effort. People know what to do, and there is a greater bias for action.
As a result, the organization can achieve higher levels of results and better withstand the pressures of demand and supply volatility.
Line of business leaders lack alignment.
While many consultants claim that business results happen through better IT and business alignment, in this study, we find that the gaps in functional alignment within the business functions of sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain are far greater than the gaps between IT and line of business.
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