Leading companies practicing sustainable sourcing and seeking to reduce costs would NOT use which of the following strategies?
A)Backward integration to purchase suppliers
B)Increase resource efficiencies
C)Avoid use of noncompliant suppliers
D)Rethink transportation and distribution systems

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Backward integration to purchase suppliers is not primarily a strategy for reducing costs or practicing sustainable sourcing. It involves a company expanding its role to fulfill tasks formerly completed by businesses up the supply chain, which can require significant investment and may not directly lead to cost reduction or increased sustainability.

Leading Companies Practicing Sustainable Sourcing and Seeking to Reduce Costs