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What is 'single sourcing' in procurement?
Single sourcing means selecting one supplier for a particular item, often due to specialized capabilities or strategic relationships, even if alternatives are a
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Question: What is 'single sourcing' in procurement?
Answer options: ✅ Purchasing a specific item from only one chosen supplier, even if others exist
- Obtaining bids from multiple suppliers for a single item
- Consolidating all purchases with one large supplier
- Limiting supplier engagement to domestic vendors only
Correct answer: Purchasing a specific item from only one chosen supplier, even if others exist
Explanation: Single sourcing means selecting one supplier for a particular item, often due to specialized capabilities or strategic relationships, even if alternatives are available.
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