Definition of Single sourcing

Single sourcing

Using a single supplier as the only source of a part.

Single country fund

A mutual fund that invests in individual countries outside the United States.

Single factor model

A model of security returns that acknowledges only one common factor.
See: factor model.

Single index model

A model of stock returns that decomposes influences on returns into a systematic factor,
as measured by the return on the broad market index, and firm specific factors.

Single-index model

Related: market model

Single-payment bond

A bond that will make only one payment of principal and interest.

Single-premium deferred annuity

An insurance policy bought by the sponsor of a pension plan for a single
premium. In return, the insurance company agrees to make lifelong payments to the employee (the
policyholder) when that employee retires.

outsourcing

the use, by one company, of an external
provider of a service or manufacturer of a component

outsourcing decision

see make-or-buy decision

Outsourcing

The process of shifting a function previously performed internally
to a supplier who is responsible to the company for its ongoing operations and
results.

Single-level bill of material

A list of all components used in a parent item.

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