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the company decides according to demand evolution (i.e. “With the delay option”), the break-evenbecomes C that is higher: delaying the decision allows a more important investment.Figure 6.5: Delay Option - the decision to change to dual sourcing depends on demand evolution6.4 Management over timeThe company needs to adapt its sourcing strategy over time. The value <strong>of</strong> dynamic managementhas been proven in the last section; the delay option permits to adapt to demand evolution andincrease the value <strong>of</strong> the dual sourcing process. Moreover, many other parameters may evolve suchas the prices <strong>of</strong> local supplier or the probability <strong>of</strong> disruption. According to the changes, the firmneeds to review the adequacy <strong>of</strong> its current strategy and eventually change it. In that respect, it isvery important that the firm monitor the evolution <strong>of</strong> the different drivers. Sensitivity analyses areessential as they permit to determine which parameters are to be followed with most attention.65

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