Business GCSE
Dual-source
What Dual-source means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dual-source
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Reference: AQA
A procurement decision where buyers use more than one supplier, which they may do when suppliers are unreliable.
Topics that use Dual-source
- The role of procurement (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Analysing supplier choice in context
- Best value
- Brand reputation
- Buffer stock
- Consequences for operations and costs
- Contextual judgement
- Customer satisfaction
- Customer satisfaction and reputation
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