The document outlines the differences between strategic and tactical activities for an organization, noting that strategic activities include setting goals, challenging norms, developing key metrics, and instituting professional development programs. It states that strategic sourcing focuses on supplier selection, contract negotiation, quality management, and systems. Tactical activities are described as day-to-day supplier interactions and metrics related to production. Critical success factors include strategic supplier alliances, sourcing decisions, professional skills, reporting metrics, separating strategic and tactical activities, and developing commodity expertise.