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Supplier Diversification

A practical field note on supplier diversification, with questions and assumptions to bring into the next operating conversation.

7 min read · Toronto + GTA context

Start with the operating question.

A practical field note on supplier diversification, with questions and assumptions to bring into the next operating conversation. Use the route-specific points below to define scope, responsibilities, assumptions and evidence.

  • 01

    Decision objective for Supplier Diversification

    State the exact decision this supplier diversification brief must support, who owns it and when it is needed.

  • 02

    Critical products, suppliers and lanes

    For Supplier Diversification, document critical products, suppliers and lanes, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

  • 03

    Impact and likelihood criteria

    For Supplier Diversification, document impact and likelihood criteria, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

  • 04

    Alternate source or inventory options

    For Supplier Diversification, document alternate source or inventory options, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

  • 05

    Triggers, owners and response plans

    For Supplier Diversification, document triggers, owners and response plans, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

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