On priority?

Assess the cost of opportunity and total loss that company may incur
Calculate the break even stock and points considering the risks (salary hike

and write offs)

Assess bottlenecks and KPI in the channel

d. Is there any way he can make Sukesh work for another 3 weeks?

Communicate the analyzed costs and reports to Sukesh

Suggest him alternate distribution channels and their benefits (Ex. Online

marketing channel )
Convey how distribution expansion will be a sale growth booster
Signify how difficult it would be to get someone on board immediately