A key criticism of Shein and Temu revolves around ethical sourcing, labour practices, and environmental sustainability concerns. Given the increasing pressure on South African retailers to adopt responsible procurement, which of the following represents the most strategic approach to balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing?

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Establish supplier auditing and compliance frameworks while integrating sustainability metrics into procurement decisions.

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Reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturers and switch to exclusively certified fair-trade suppliers, regardless of cost implications.

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Adopt a low-cost, high-volume procurement model and focus on branding and PR efforts to manage consumer perception of ethical concerns.

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Implement cost-cutting strategies elsewhere in the business (e.g., marketing spend) to absorb higher costs of ethically sourced materials.

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