Like CNC machines in mid size to larger companies.... purchasing agent with initial input from machinists ?....collaboration with programmers for control choices ? CEO ? That sort of thing. Wondering if a common thread to this or everyone is a little different.
The
decision on capital goods / means of production, is ultimately that of owner-manager, be that large or small, privately held, or body Corporate, any size.
The wise ones ALWAYS have input from team members and end users, shop floor upward, "one way or another". Plant Manager / Manufacturing Manager's job. Has to sell it to Finance. That could be husband convincing wife. On up.
The differences come down to how far down the chain decisions are delegated, how much b****y paperwork, meetings, overhead AKA "parasitic drag", and
time is wasted.
The best and most successul entities are never NOT "situationally aware". They have their research and homework being constantly refreshed, know the quality of the judgement of their whole team, key players foremost, do not need much time at all.
That's how they got to BE "best and most successful".
By making better decisions. Faster. At lower cost. Consistently. Often.
Even if their product or service is NOT "the best deal!"
Whom did we "sell to?"
Tier ONE: Decision
makers.
Tier TWO: Decision
influencers.
There
is no "Tier THREE"
How many steering wheels do you find in a motor bus?