A running shoe manufacturer is weighing whether to purchase leather from a cheaper supplier in order to compete with lower priced competitors. An office supply store is considering adding a delivery service that its competitors do not have A regional retailer is deciding whether to install self$-$check$-$out counters $.$ This technology will reduce the number of check$-$out clerks required in the store $.$ A local florist is considering hiring a horticulture specialist to help customers with gardening questions $.$