supply chain management assessing costs and linkages in the wheat value by matthew j titus upper great plains transportation institute north dakota state university fargo frank dooley agricultural economics may 1996 acknowledgments completing this project would never have been possible without support of several individuals i like to expressly thank for his contribution additionally those who specifically provided insight advice need be recognized they are cole gustafson terry knoepfle bill wilson finally entire staff acknowledged as does mountain consortium funding endeavor disclaimer contents report reflect views authors responsible facts accuracy information presented herein document is disseminated under sponsorship department centers program interest exchange us government assumes no liability or use thereof abstract response current market pressures firms forming strategies various industry initiatives gain competitive advantage whether these entail better service