In Circle K's case, some of that good will was acquired in transactions that involved insiders or suppliers.
Companies, however, spend many millions more to devise programs that involve their employees, customers and suppliers.
This test site can also be used for UAT, by involving suppliers, professional advisers, key staff and - if appropriate - key customers.
The findings triggered the 2013 meat adulteration scandal, which involved several major food retailers and suppliers in the United Kingdom, France and other European countries.
That network is global, stretching from Germany to Dubai and from China to South Asia, and involves many middlemen and suppliers.
Depending on the level of in-house technical expertise, you will almost certainly need to involve external IT suppliers.
Both men had resigned from Paramount Pictures in 1984 at the company's request after an investigation into "unethical practices" involving suppliers.
The proposed Lockheed-Martin Marietta merger could open the door for more deals involving military suppliers.
Finally,(user pull beyond known technology), involves users and suppliers working together to solve problems beyond the scope of present ability.
These projects involve not only car manufacturers, but also suppliers to the car industry.