Dual Sourcing and Supply Risk
Dual sourcing qualifies a second supplier for critical parts so one failure does not stop production.
When to dual source
| Condition | Why |
|---|---|
| Line-stopping parts | Downtime cost is high |
| Single-origin materials | Trade and logistics risk |
| Long lead-time specials | Recovery time is long |
| Sole supplier with capacity limits | Capacity risk |
Governing standards: Supply risk management practice. Editions shown are the latest confirmed as of September 2026. The drawing and the governing standard always take precedence over this sheet.
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Dual sourcing and supply risk
What it is
AT A GLANCE
Dual sourcing qualifies a second supplier for critical parts so one failure does not stop production.
SOURCE A
YOU
SOURCE B
Two sources for critical parts
When to dual source
Condition
Why
Line-stopping parts
Downtime cost is high
Single-origin materials
Trade and logistics risk
Long lead-time specials
Recovery time is long
Sole supplier with capacity limits
Capacity risk
Governing standards: Supply risk management practice. Editions shown are the latest confirmed as of September 2026. The drawing and the governing standard always take
precedence over this sheet.
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