Clorox outlines supplier management strategies for tough times.

The article focuses on the supplier management strategy of Clorox Co. in Oakland, California. It states that by offering a collateralized loan to the supplier is essential especially when the supplier is experiencing a problem. Taking a temporary price increase is also useful when a supplier is experiencing a short-term cash flow problem. Reducing payment terms is important for suppliers who are experiencing short-term or longer-term problems.