Which of the following activities is not part of sourcing strategy?
A) Identifies for a certain category from how many suppliers to buy, what type of relationship to pursue, and type of contract to negotiate for.
B) Identifies for a certain category whether to source locally, regionally or globally.
C) Competitor analysis.
D) Identifies for a certain category from how many suppliers to buy, what type of relationship to pursue, and contract duration

Question

Which of the following activities is not part of sourcing strategy? 
A) Identifies for a certain category from how many suppliers to buy, what type of relationship to pursue, and type of contract to negotiate for. 
B) Identifies for a certain category whether to source locally, regionally or globally. 
C) Competitor analysis. 
D) Identifies for a certain category from how many suppliers to buy, what type of relationship to pursue, and contract duration

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Competitor analysis is not part of sourcing strategy. Sourcing strategy is focused on identifying the best suppliers and contracts for a certain category, whether to source locally or globally, and what type of relationship and contract to pursue. Competitor analysis is a separate activity that focuses on analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of competitors.

Which of the Following Activities Is Not Part of Sourcing