Which of the following is an illustration of a company that has vertically integrated?
A) A computer manufacturer that acquires its computer components supplier
B) A computer manufacturer that acquires warehouses to aid in its product distribution
C) A computer components supplier that begins to assemble computers for sale to consumers
D) All of these

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Vertical integration involves a company expanding its operations into different stages of production or distribution within the same industry. All options (A, B, and C) are examples of vertical integration as they involve a company taking control of different stages of its supply chain.

Which of the Following Is an Illustration of a Company