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Kraljic Portfolio Matrix
HIGH Leverage Suppliers Strategic Suppliers
• Vast competition • Critical supplier to an
organisation
• Low cost to move suppliers
• Responsible for core
• Often utility services e.g. products
Electricity
Cost Impact
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Routine Suppliers Bottleneck Suppliers
• Low-value items • Hold monopoly in
marketplace
• Lots of work associated with
these suppliers • Little or no other options
• Lots of variety available e.g. • Low-value items
Stationery suppliers
LOW
Risk Impact HIGH
(SOURCE: KRALJIC, 1983)
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