Local Sourcing vs Technical Capability
Divide supply scope so local partners handle non-controlled, lower-complexity work while specialist suppliers retain responsibility for certified or export-controlled content.
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Regulations
Business Context
Local sourcing can reduce transportation, support regional economic objectives, shorten response times, and simplify logistics. Local suppliers may not initially possess the technical capability, scale, certification, or quality systems required for specialized industrial equipment.
Green Field Industrial Projects TRIZ Resolution
Separate work according to technical complexity and develop local capability progressively. Combine specialist suppliers with local fabrication, assembly, services, training, or partnerships where responsibilities can be divided without compromising technical requirements.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 1 – Segmentation divides supply scope according to required technical capability.
Principle 5 – Merging combines specialist knowledge with local production resources.
Principle 10 – Prior Action develops supplier capability before critical procurement demand occurs.
Expected Outcome
Greater local participation
Preserved technical compliance
Shorter support chains
Improved long-term supplier capability
Decision Indicators
Early indicators include:
Local-content targets exceed supplier capability.
Technical requirements eliminate nearly all local bidders.
Imported suppliers perform activities that could be localized.
Quality problems emerge from premature localization.
Supplier-development programs begin after procurement decisions.