Forward Integration Means

question 23

Multiple Choice

Forward integration means

• A)a retailer owns a manufacturing operation.
• B)a wholesaler owns a manufacturing operation.
• C)retailers form a strategic channel alliance with manufacturers to purchase products at better prices since they are able to place much larger orders.
• D)a producer owns an intermediary at the next level down in the marketing channel.
• E)all links in the distribution chain own stock in the manufacturer's company.

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell and an egg cell unite, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Uterus

The reproductive organ in female mammals, including humans, where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth.

Implanted

The act or process of inserting or grafting an object or material, typically for medical purposes, into a body.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes, involving the heart, blood vessels, and blood.