When everything is running smoothly with your supplier, it can feel unnecessary to think about finding another vendor as a backup for your primary supplier. But just because things go well today doesn’t mean they’ll go well tomorrow, and relying on a single supplier leaves your supply chain exposed to risks you can’t always predict. That’s why qualifying a backup supplier  is a task you must take to build a resilient supply chain .  Most brands have already gone through the p

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A backup supplier is a qualified secondary manufacturer that a company engages to produce the same components, subassemblies, or finished goods as its primary supplier. A backup supplier is an important part of mitigating risk in your manufacturing strategy. The backup suppliers are vetted, approved, and capable of meeting the same quality standards, timelines, and compliance requirements as the main supplier. The distinction between a primary and backup supplier is simple: i

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