A sourcing strategy for items in the bottleneck quadrant will be to
A)narrow the specifications to allow for more product options.
B)increase competition by encouraging other supplier to offer the item.
C)develop new suppliers.
D)All of the above
E)Only B and C above

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Bottleneck items typically have few suppliers and are complex or critical, making it hard to find alternatives. Encouraging competition (B) and developing new suppliers (C) can mitigate risks and ensure supply. Narrowing specifications (A) might actually limit options further, which is counterproductive for bottleneck items.

A Sourcing Strategy for Items in the Bottleneck Quadrant Will