A Backward Integration Takes Information Entered into a Given System

question 89

True/False

A backward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all upstream systems and processes.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

Goods that a company holds for the purpose of selling to customers.

Payroll Tax Expense

Taxes imposed on employers or employees, and are usually calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employers pay their staff.

Inventory

The goods and materials a business holds for the purpose of resale or production.

Freight-in

The cost of transporting goods into a firm, usually considered part of the inventory cost.