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Business continuity & operational resilience · Core

Alternate supplier

Also called: backup vendor

ELI5

A pre-identified backup source used if the primary supplier fails.

Used in conversation

“Add alternate supplier to the risk register with an owner and mitigation.”

Pitch context

You will see “Alternate supplier” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches business continuity & operational resilience.

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