The word “supplier” has multiple meanings. The meaning in this case is derived from the context of the article. In a business context:
“A supplier in a business is someone who acts as an intermediary between the manufacturer and retailer, ensuring that communication is forthcoming and stock is of sufficient quality.”
This being a business relationship and not an intramural frisbee team implies contracts and money changing hands, does it not?
> “A supplier in a business is someone who acts as an intermediary between the manufacturer and retailer, ensuring that communication is forthcoming and stock is of sufficient quality.”
That’s not the definition used in the article at all.
“A supplier in a business is someone who acts as an intermediary between the manufacturer and retailer, ensuring that communication is forthcoming and stock is of sufficient quality.”
This being a business relationship and not an intramural frisbee team implies contracts and money changing hands, does it not?