TACTICAL VS STRATEGIC
MANAGING THE SUPPLY BASE
TECHNOLOGY
44 agility and leanness and time-consuming back office processes are being automated , freeing staff up to concentrate on value-added activities .
TACTICAL VS STRATEGIC
AI and other digital innovations are proving invaluable when it comes to the tactical aspects of manufacturing procurement , such as matching Purchase Order numbers with invoices , which in turn is enabling procurement leaders to focus on more strategic activities . These shifting priorities are creating a changing mindset , from focusing on the engine of the business to the customer experience , resulting in high-value rather than high-volume output .
Taking this strategic approach means organisations can now concentrate on the areas within their supply chain that will deliver the greatest value such as managing the supply base , cyber security and staffing .
MANAGING THE SUPPLY BASE
Arguably the manufacturing landscape