Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134183978
Author: HEIZER
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 5DQ
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To explain: Vertical integration and examples for forward and backward integration.
Introduction: Integration strategies are used to gain the overall control over a firm. Through integration strategies, a firm can monitor their suppliers, distributors and competitors; it is where full control is taken by the firm.
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