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Craig Grantham, director of business development; Jodi McCarthy, president; and Kyle Wiley, logistics and procurement manager, Pet Food Solutions, explain that efficiency doesn’t just happen on the plant floor; it begins with partnership. When ingredient suppliers and pet food manufacturers move beyond a transactional mindset and work together as true partners, the results are measurable: reduced downtime, lower inventories, faster research and development (R&D) cycles and more consistent product quality. These experts explore how collaboration between ingredient suppliers and manufacturers streamlines operations and sparks new ideas that benefit both businesses. In addition, it leads to faster testing and smarter ingredient use; supply chain efficiency through transparent forecasting and joint planning that minimize inventory strain; food safety as a shared mission through joint verification and traceability efforts; and mutual accountability through aligned KPIs.