Expansion by acquisition of suppliers and customers, illustrates which of the following strategies

A should be the answer logically. 

A.

Backward and forward integration are types of vertical integration. A company that expands backward on the production path has backward integration, while a company that expands forward on the production path is forward integrated.

A)Vertical integration strategy

Well explained by Mr. Jetley. Thanks.

answer will be the A one.....................

My answer is also option (A)

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a. vertical integration strategy ...............................................

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the answer is A)Vertical integration strategy.

Vertical integration can help companies reduce costs and improve efficiency by decreasing transportation expenses and reducing turnaround time.

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I agree with Mr. Jetley and Mr. Yazouri ... choice a)

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