Assume Shoprite is working with rural agricultural cooperatives in Limpopo to improve the quality and consistency of fresh produce. These cooperatives lack the necessary infrastructure and supply chain knowledge to meet Shoprite’s standards consistently. Which one of the following options would represent a supplier development initiative by Shoprite for these rural agricultural cooperatives?

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Shoprite should negotiate lower prices with the supplier to offset quality risks and shift responsibility for quality control to the cooperatives.

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Shoprite should issue a formal letter informing cooperatives that they must invest to improve their capabilities, otherwise their contracts will be discontinued and replaced with larger commercial farms.

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Shoprite should introduce mobile training units and support infrastructure improvements to enhance cooperatives’ capabilities.

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Shoprite should conduct quarterly quality audits, providing a detailed report to suppliers regarding areas they need to improve.

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