The case study

describes the massive growth in the demand for ecommerce, curb side, and

instant delivery. The new dark store concept will very likely stay and continue

to evolve. Therefore, those supply chain role players who recognise and adapt

to the constant behavioural shifts of the market will be the ones to survive

and grow. As a purchasing and supply manager, you want to present a case before

management regarding the number of suppliers associated with the various market

conditions with the main aim to reduce price to the end consumer. Given the

case study information, which one of the following arguments regarding the

number of suppliers would benefit the end user and organisation the most?