Kgaugelo owns an organic food store in Newlands. As the store is new, it is quite small and Kgaugelo does not have a dedicated purchasing and supply manager. Which one of the following is another factor Kgaugelo will use to determine the importance of the purchasing and supply function?

• A.The quality of the materials required.
• B.The speed with which stock needs to be replenished.
• C.The situation in the supplier market.
• D.The hierarchy of the management levels.