Sourcing strategies are developed by the purchase⁄SCM team and, if applicable, are provided general direction by the category strategy. One important factor for purchase⁄SCM teams to consider is whether a single source or multiple sources will best meet the business needs of the Postal Service.
The type of sourcing is an essential element of the sourcing strategy, and must be decided upon by the purchase⁄SCM team. There are two types of sourcing:
