Damien is a produce buyer for Kroger, meaning that he must oversee purchases for multiple grocery chains all across the United States. Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor that will influence Damien's purchasing decisions?
a) Bad weather in Asia and its impact on wholesale produce prices.
b) Political unrest in South America preventing suppliers in that area from shipping produce to the United States.
c) Changes in federal regulations governing the storage and sale of produce.
d) Kroger's internal process for receiving new shipments.