45 has never been more competitive , with businesses understanding the need to create stand-out products . Identification of and collaboration with new and novel suppliers should therefore be a key focus for the manufacturing procurement leader .
However , unless an innovative new supplier knocks on their door , or they are read about online or in a trade magazine , then it is as difficult as ever to find them .
When it comes to managing reputation , managing the supply chain is absolutely critical . As an experienced procurement leader , you know how important traceability , record keeping and human rights is and now that your back office has been automated , your focus now should be on cascading that same level of detailing throughout your supply chain to ensure they uphold your exacting standards .
The challenge with all of this is that , while you have AI streamlining the tactical side of the business , from a strategic point of view , the technology has simply not caught up . For example ,
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