Supply chain roles & networks · Core
Single sourcing
Also called: sole-source supply strategy
ELI5
Relying on one selected supplier for a category or item.
Used in conversation
“The weekly review should track single sourcing against the same process definition.”
Pitch context
You will see “Single sourcing” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches supply chain roles & networks.
Why it matters: In supply chain roles & networks, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.
Connected terms
- Single-source procurementThe search label “single sourcing” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeDirect 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