During

unpredictable times, many organisations moved to “just-in-case” inventory

strategies where organisations keep large inventories on hand to minimise the

probability that an item will be out of stock. Car Bearings SA sells different

ranges of car bearings that are mainly manufactured in the Ukraine. Upon the

first rumours of the war, they contemplated standardising some of their ranges

to ensure that they receive continuous delivery and instead contract a

different supplier than their current Ukrainian supplier.

Under which of

the following situations would Car Bearings SA refrain from standardisation?