Consider the premise. Does the hypothesis stand independently without contradicting or following it? Premise: The first pertains to operational performance, or the ability of a supplier to respond to lean retailing replenishment requirements. Hypothesis: The first thing mentioned is a philosophical discussion on why you should stop eating sushi.
The first pertains to operational performance, or the ability of a supplier to respond to lean retailing replenishment requirements.###The first thing mentioned is a philosophical discussion on why you should stop eating sushi.