If a Firm's Goods Are Highly Differentiated, the Internet Can

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If a firm's goods are highly differentiated, the Internet can lessen the firm's supplier bargaining power.

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Definitions:

Labor Per Unit

The amount of labor cost incurred to produce one unit of production, a measure of efficiency and cost control.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

Direct materials quantity variance is a measure of the difference between the estimated amount of materials supposed to be used in production and the actual amount used, reflecting efficiency in material usage.

Material Costing

The process of determining the costs associated with the raw materials used in the production of goods or services.

Pounds of Material

A measure of the quantity of material, often used in manufacturing, expressed in pounds.