Which of the following would be considered a strategic sourcing activity?

Which of the following would be considered a strategic sourcing activity?
A . an office ordering copier paper
B . a bakery ordering eggs
C . a factory ordering a new machine
D . a restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Answer: C

Explanation:

a factory ordering a new machine is the correct answer.

Strategic sourcing is for high value, high risk items. The other options given are tactical sourcing as they are low value (eggs, paper and plastic cups).

See p.3 for the differences between tactical and strategic sourcing