Options for attacking the high costs of items purchased from suppliers do not include

pressuring suppliers for more favorable prices.

integrating backward into the business of high-cost suppliers and making the item in-house so as to better control the cost.

switching to lower-priced substitute inputs.

raising prices to customers (so as to cover the high costs).

collaborating closely with suppliers to identify mutual cost-saving opportunities.


raising prices to customers (so as to cover the high costs).

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