Supplier bargaining power is weaker when:
A) good substitutes for supplier products/services exists.
B) the cost of switching from one supplier to another is high.
C) suppliers furnish a critical part or component.
D) buying firms are looking for suppliers with good just-in-time supply capabilities.
E) a few large suppliers are the primary sources of a particular item.

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When good substitutes for supplier products/services exist, buyers have more options to choose from, reducing the supplier's bargaining power.

Supplier Bargaining Power Is Weaker When