Supplier Development Customer Development and Customer/Supplier Co- Development have all been identified during the module as making an important contribution to the success of Manufacturing Companies. With the knowledge you have gained from the module and making full use of the library research facilities and academic journals, research the subject of supplier, customer or co-Development () in general () in your company (or industry) Produce a report which gives a complete overview of the subject area with case study examples wherever possible, applicable to your company or industry. Try to include in your report: A special definition of supplier, customer and supplier/customer co- development What it seeks to achieve (its objectives). The reason for supplier, customer and supplier/customer co-development. What supplier, customer and supplier/customer co-development is. What different types of development take place (e.g. process, design, other capability, relationship, communication improvement etc.) Who is involved? How is it achieved (e.g. the various approaches that are used). The risks, costs and benefits, and how they are measured. What measures are commonly used? Any lessons learnt or mistakes made. Future trends in this subject area. Case study examples to reinforce your points