Distinct from ad-hoc procurement, a supply management strategy establishes a multi-year operational framework: decisions on single versus multi-sourcing, inventory concepts (just-in-time, safety stock), risk mitigation (supplier diversification, geographic distribution), cost optimization approaches, and sustainability criteria.
Source: https://www.cips.org/knowledge/procurement-topics-and-skills/supply-chain-management/
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