• Manufacturers are increasingly leveraging data and digital technologies to drive faster more diverse production, minimize waste, minimize lead times, and create an environment that focuses on core business activities
• Category leaders leverage data and AI to enhance fundamental productivity and build a flexible supply system by minimizing waste and buffers
• Exploring how procurement can drive data-driven, incremental improvements and support faster manufacturing, by generating and utilizing supply chain data to operate as a hub of knowledge for the entire product development/delivery process