RST, Inc.

Current Relationship: RST, Inc. has been purchasing custom parts from Supplier X for years and wishes to switch to another supplier.

Transition Strategy: Continuing to buy from Supplier X while gradually transitioning to a new supplier ensures continuity in the supply chain.

Risk Management: This approach mitigates the risk of supply disruptions, ensuring that RST's operations are not negatively impacted during the transition.

Supplier Evaluation: During this period, RST can evaluate the new supplier's performance and quality before fully committing.

References

ISM. (n.d.). Managing Supplier Transitions.

CIPS. (n.d.). Strategies for Supplier Changeover.