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'The recent trend towards supply base rationalization has caused many organizations to re-evaluate their risk profile.' Explain what you understand this statement to mean and why it is important, if not essential, to consider risk in reducing the number of suppliers.

   'The recent trend towards supply base rationalization has caused many organizations to re-evaluate their risk profile.' Explain what you understand this statement to mean and why it is important, if not essential, to consider risk in reducing the number of suppliers.
 
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Supply Chain Strategies: Customer Driven and Customer Focused
Supply Chain Strategies: Customer Driven and Customer Focused
Tony Hines 1st Edition
Chapter 5, Problem 10 ↓

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This is often done to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve supplier relationships, and enhance quality control. By focusing on fewer suppliers, companies can negotiate better terms, ensure more consistent quality, and foster stronger partnerships.  Show more…

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