Checkers Sixty60, the rapid delivery service by Shoprite, promises delivery within 60 minutes using in-store fulfilment and app-based ordering. Focusing specifically on its last-mile operations, which one of the following supply chain strategies is most likely underpinning Checkers Sixty60?

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Leagile strategy, because Checkers Sixty60 primarily relies on low-cost bulk buying to provide the lowest prices for products ordered online. 
 
Incorrect: While elements of Shoprite’s broader supply chain may reflect leagile principles (e.g., lean sourcing upstream), the question specifically focuses on the last-mile operations of Checkers Sixty60’s which is dominated by agile principles, such as localised (in-store) fulfilment, real-time order processing, and rapid delivery to meet unpredictable demand.

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An agile strategy would enable Checkers Sixty60 to respond quickly to customer orders, high demand variability and short delivery times through real-time data integration.

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A growth strategy would enable Checkers Sixty60 to increase market penetration by offering fast 60-minute delivery windows.

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A lean strategy, because Checkers Sixty60 primarily focuses on promotions on their App, as they can accurately predict demand for promotional products. 
 
Incorrect: While lean strategies are suited to environments with stable and predictable demand, Checkers Sixty60 operates in a highly dynamic, customer-driven space. Rapid delivery requirements introduce high demand variability, better suited to an agile strategy focused on responsiveness rather than cost-efficiency.

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