In addition, the company has a highly coordinated logistics system, mainly managed by subcontracting companies, which allows the company to have excellent inventory management and a appropriate timing of production activities. Additionally, Ford's pioneering of assembly lines and mass production in the automotive industry has allowed the company to gain a competitive advantage in manufacturing processes, resulting in reduced costs and deadlines, thus becoming another core competency. Another important core competency is global supply chain management. The company works closely with its suppliers to achieve a competitive advantage. Ford offers long-term contracts to its key suppliers, allowing the company to build a stronger relationship and partnership attitude. This close relationship benefits both parties. Ford is able to get the most cost-effective, highest quality product delivered in the shortest time possible and suppliers are able to improve the environmental sustainability of their products and processes. Ford was the first automaker to require its suppliers to certify their environmental management systems to ISO 14001. Some of Ford's environmental requirements include: using recycled materials where possible, reducing materials harmful to the environment, increasing the use of environmentally friendly materials and using materials that will improve the interior air quality of vehicles.Capabilities:Ford Motors through its ONE Ford plan reinforces the importance for employees of work as ONE team to create a strong, profitable business that benefits everyone and be part of their organizational capabilities. The company focuses on creating excellent products, a full range of vehicles from small, fuel-efficient models to ...... paper mediums ...... (satellites) that are also responsible for delivering the final products. Ford believes in investing heavily in R&D because product development and quality based on customer and market needs are extremely important to the company. Ford is committed to producing cars that not only look good, but feature the highest technology, including electrified vehicles such as hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric models. The company's latest technological advancement is the Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. It is the first solar vehicle of its kind to offer the benefits of a plug-in hybrid without relying on the electricity grid for its fuel. This vehicle is equipped with a special concentrator that acts like a magnifying glass, directing intense rays toward the solar panels on the vehicle's roof and providing a combined 100 MPGe (EPA estimate 108 MPGe).).