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.
Why it matters: In business continuity & operational resilience, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
Sources & evidence · 4
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16