Furthermore, the company has a highly coordinated logistics system, managed mainly by outsourcing companies, which allows the company to have excellent inventory management and an adequate program of production. Furthermore, the fact that Ford is a pioneer in mass and mass production in the automotive industry has enabled the company to gain a competitive advantage in manufacturing processes which leads to reducing costs and time becoming another core competency. Another important core competency is global supply chain management. The company works closely with its suppliers to gain a competitive advantage. Ford offers long-term contracts to its major suppliers allowing the company to build stronger partnership relationships and attitudes. This close relationship benefits both parties. Ford is able to get the most cost-effective, high-quality product delivered in a timely manner, and suppliers are able to improve the environmental sustainability of their products and processes. Ford was the first automaker to require suppliers to certify their environmental management systems to ISO 14001. Some of Ford's environmental requirements include: using recycled materials whenever possible, reducing harmful materials environment, the increase in the use of ecological materials and use of materials that will improve the quality of the air inside the vehicle. Capabilities: Ford Motors through its ONE plan Ford reinforces the importance for employees to work as ONE team in order to create a strong and profitable company that is win-win and is part of their organizational capabilities. The company focuses on creating excellent products, a complete line of vehicles, from small fuel-efficient models to... paper vehicles... (satellites) which are also in charge of providing the final products. Ford believes in investing heavily in research and development as product development and quality based on customer and market needs are extremely important to the company. Ford is committed to producing automobiles that are not only visually appealing but equipped with 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-powered vehicle of its kind that offers the benefits of a plug-in hybrid without relying on the electrical grid for fuel. This vehicle is equipped with a special concentrator that acts like a magnifying glass, directing intense rays at the solar panels on the vehicle's roof and provides a combined 100 MPGe (EPA estimate 108 MPGe).