A Disadvantage of the "Few Suppliers" Sourcing Strategy Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the "few suppliers" sourcing strategy is:

• A) the risk of not being ready for technological change.
• B) the lack of cost savings for customers and suppliers.
• C) possible violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
• D) the high cost of changing partners.
• E) the suppliers are less likely to understand the broad objectives of the procuring firm and the end customer.

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