This collection of articles explore dual sourcing – investigating the benefits for firms in sourcing their components from multiple suppliers. Explore whether dual sourcing or single-sourcing makes sense for your manufacturing operations.
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Dual sourcing: What are the benefits (and disadvantages) of sourcing from multiple suppliers
Why do some firms look to buy from multiple suppliers? This article explores the reasons for dual sourcing, where companies seek multiple suppliers for key inputs.
Single sourcing vs multi sourcing: Comparing the differences
What are the differences between single and multi-sourcing? This article examines the situations for single and multi-sourcing.
Keeping your options open: Reducing the power of your suppliers
This article explores some approaches for reducing the power of your suppliers, by keeping your options open.
Dual sourcing: Considering when dual sourcing makes sense
This article explores which components and materials it is particularly important to consider dual sourcing for.
When is multi sourcing important?
What are the situations where multi-sourcing has advantages? This article examines the times when multiple suppliers are particularly important.
Dual sourcing: What are the benefits (and disadvantages) of sourcing from multiple suppliers
Why do some firms look to buy from multiple suppliers? This article explores the reasons for dual sourcing, where companies seek multiple suppliers for key inputs.
Single sourcing vs multi sourcing: Comparing the differences
What are the differences between single and multi-sourcing? This article examines the situations for single and multi-sourcing.
Keeping your options open: Reducing the power of your suppliers
This article explores some approaches for reducing the power of your suppliers, by keeping your options open.
Dual sourcing: Considering when dual sourcing makes sense
This article explores which components and materials it is particularly important to consider dual sourcing for.
When is multi sourcing important?
What are the situations where multi-sourcing has advantages? This article examines the times when multiple suppliers are particularly important.