Define the decision
One supplier may create capacity or disruption risk for a critical line.
Products, Sourcing & Manufacturing
Building a Resilient India Supply Base: Why One Supplier Is Sometimes Not Enough
One supplier may create capacity or disruption risk for a critical line.
Plan the work
Qualify alternatives against the same specification and sample so switching does not change the product silently.
Verify the result
Balance continuity with the cost of testing and managing more than one source.