Along with the increasing importance of sourcing, the third party purchasing (TPP) has attracted more and more attention.

随着采购的作用日益凸显，第三方采购也越来越受到关注。

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Other utilities are purchasing power from customer or third-party owned solar systems.

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Others work with third-party outsourcers that take operational responsibility for their fuel purchasing.

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