“One size fits all” is a mantra that has no place in today’s business world.

As margins continue to be squeezed and competition heats up on every front, even so-called commodities require out-of-the-box thinking in areas such as delivery logistics and global market insights. Customers are the real employer at CHS, where everything from crops and crop nutrients to fuels and foods comes with value-added business solutions. It all starts with a true cooperative spirit and a genuine commitment to collaboration.

On the next few pages are six examples of customer-supplier relationships that are providing win-win business solutions, from on-time propane deliveries that keep cranberry operations running to unexpected uses for high-quality wheat.