Selecting the most appropriate number of suppliers anycompanyshould use is hotlydebated in the world of logistics.Thedebate is often presentedas putting all your orders with your best supplier vs spreading out purchase orders toincludesecond-rate suppliers.Describeanadvantageandadisadvantagetoa companylike Canada Goosein respect ofeachofthe following sourcing situations:

(A)the companyrelies uponsingle sourcingforsome materials, and

(B)thecompany utilizesmultiple sourcingfor some other materials.