1. Discuss how an effective purchasing department can affect a large manufacturer's or retailer's organizational performance.
2. The purchasing department is becoming involved in purchasing secondary services and noncritical components for many manufacturers. Why is the role of purchasing expanding for so many organizations today?
3. According to the (SC247) article, the pandemic has led to robotic automation and artificial intelligence as methods of improving E-procurement.
   1. What are the key benefits and challenges for buyers and suppliers as organizations move toward increased order management automation?
   2. What are the key benefits of automation?
4. Please provide an insightful question about improving the purchasing process through technological advances.