At Compliance Networks we consider ourselves an essential part of the retail supply chain, mostly because our retail clients tell us we are an essential part of their supply chains. Who are we to argue?

Our affinity with the retail supply chain is also due to most of us having worked for leading retailers in various supply chain positions. When you do something well and you enjoy it, sometimes it's hard to let go.

So, please forgive us when we declare that we provide "retail supply chain solutions from retail professionals". Even though we aren't retailers any longer, we maintain enough close partnerships with retailers that sometimes we feel like part of the "extended" family.

Our desire for powerful supply chain partnerships has led us to strengthen our partnership with the Vendor Compliance Federation, by becoming a Silver Sponsor. The VCF is a leader in the promotion of collaborative relationships between vendors and retailers. Optimized collaboration is an important benefit of Compliance Networks' supply chain solutions and the partnership with VCF is a perfect fit for both organizations.

Kim Zablocky, Co-Director of VCF recently made the following comments about the CN/VCF partnership, "Compliance Networks is a strong advocate for efficiency in the retail supply chain. By joining VCF as a Metal sponsor in 2007, Compliance Networks has taken a bold step in solidifying its market presence. Further, by teaming with VCF, we look forward to working with Compliance Networks to justly maximize the points of retailer and vendor synchronization that will ultimately lead to tighter supply chains, fewer deductions and improved financial performance for all VCF members."

Compliance Networks is committed to supply chain partnerships with retailers, vendors, and other supply chain stakeholders. Compliance Networks is also committed to providing stakeholders throughout the extended supply chain with solutions that increase sales, decrease costs, and mitigate risk.

Look for us at these VCF conferences:

• VCF Global Conference, March 4-7, Marco Island, FL
• VCF/AAFA Conference, September 19-20, NY/NJ
• VCF Global Conference, November 4-7, Indian Wells, CA