Mabel Jane has been asked to look into the ongoing supply line shortage and find alternative suppliers for the company. Her boss, Eloise, would like a full report by Friday. Mabel Jane wants to better understand Eloise's concerns and so spends time thinking about what to research and how to compile her report.

Which of the following should Mable Jane start with in order to clarify the task and determine what questions she should consider for research?

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