Volvo, working with fedex, set up a warehouse in memphis with a complete stock of truck parts. a dealer needing a part for an emergency phones a toll-free number, and the part is delivered by fedex within 24 hours. this is an example of how manufacturers are using:

The answer to this question is that the manufacturer is using outsourcing. Outsourcing is getting or having contact from a different or outside supplier or third party vendor for goods and services. The advantage of outsourcing is that the products is produced with high efficiency and quality.