A large supply base means the duplication of a wide range of supply management activities, adding to acquisition cost without a corresponding increase in value added.

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When a company has a large supply base, it increases the costs of supply management activities and does not necessarily add corresponding value. This is because there are more suppliers to manage and more duplication of effort, leading to increased acquisition costs.

A Large Supply Base Means the Duplication of a Wide