Smiths Detection has a robust procurement and supply guided by various clauses, including control, quality, records, and timely management of the sourcing process.
For different categories of spend, Smiths Detection applies single, dual, multiple, or sole sourcing process.
Drawing from the pros and cons of the different sourcing methods, it is apparent that there is no unique and universal approach for Smiths Detection sourcing.
Rather, the approaches are unique to the categories of spend.
Drawing from the Carter’s 10 Cs appraisal model, it is essential for Smiths Detection to examine the various aspects of the potential suppliers for informed decision-making process.

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In summary, in this report, sourcing approaches have been evaluated.
By focusing on ADNOC fuel main category of spend and other spend categories, the sourcing approaches have been identified to include multiple, single, dual, and sole.
In ADNOC, the procurement process includes a detailed process that is defined by the transitioning of sourced products and services to the organisation.
The identified spend categories are strategic, leverage, bottleneck, and non-critical items. Also, the products have been categorised into those with high-profit implications, risks incurred, and reliable.
In the identified area of spend, multiple sourcing is preferred due to the critical nature of the identified spend category.

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