Consider the scenario below and answer the question that follows:

Through procurement procedures, Hotels International ensured that none of its properties were impacted by the listeriosis and bird flu outbreaks in South Africa.

The above scenario illustrates that Hotels International was acting proactively towards $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Select one:

a$.$

procurement procedures

b$.$

supply chain management

c$.$

sustainable logistical practices

d$.$

occupational health and safety