Did it make sense to start the project by looking at supplier invoices?

b$)$ Did the choice of three sites over a four$-$month period represent a reasonable sample?

c$)$ What additional information would be helpful?

d$)$ Is it possible to draw some tentative conclusions on this project?

e$)$ What other industries might face similar supply challenges?

f$)$ If you were in the position of Alice Winter, what would be your analysis of your research findings to date and what steps would you recommend next for your summer project?