I believe Crayola have both efficient and responsive supply chains, since their products had been successful in the North America region so far. Furthermore, the new products in the Asian market have been accepted readily and doing well in sales. Especially for the Color Wonder which is 40 percent of Japanese sales in Crayola products. The supply chain increases their order from the raising demand of the Crayola products, and the manufacture plants have their own unique way of providing the supplies from its demand. The efficient and responsive of Crayola supply chains handle its lead times for the materials is reduced, and ultimately reduce the cost for the company. Such as they gather their parts from a cheaper source of suppliers such as
