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// SUPPLY CHAIN & INVENTORY
Supply Chain & Inventory
Vendor evaluation, inventory optimization, procurement
Make vs. Buy Decision
Challenge make-vs-buy decisions for key components on total cost, strategic control, and supply risk — not just unit cost and convenience.
Single-Source Dependency
Challenge sole-source component dependencies in a new product before they become production vulnerabilities at commercial scale — and force an explicit decision to mitigate or accept each one.
Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Identify the supply chain risks specific to a new product that could delay first production, limit ramp rate, or compromise quality — before you commit to a launch date.
Vendor Evaluation Scorecard
Build a qualification checklist, scoring rubric, and reference call questions for a new subcontractor or vendor before putting them on a job.
Vendor Price Negotiation
Build a negotiation prep sheet before the call — your real leverage, three specific asks, exact pushback language, walk-away position, and what to offer in exchange for a better price.
Vendor Selection Challenge
Force a zero-based evaluation of a vendor relationship to determine whether you're making a strategic choice or defaulting to status quo inertia and relationship comfort.