For example, say The Releaf Center had a massive crop failure. We may have a lot of crop, but not much of it is usable. Why would another shop want to keep us in business? Or why wouldn't they price gouge?
if you have your shit down, and if you are in business for the primary purpose of supplying other MMCs (which would be THE business model to be in, IMO) why wouldn't you? Developing good business relationships and a dependable supply chain is how business works.