Which of the following factors requires the least consideration when assessing supplier power relative to the downstream industry it sells to?
A)Competitiveness of the output market
B)Purchase volume of downstream firms
C)Availability of substitute inputs
D)Threat of forward integration by suppliers
E)Ability of suppliers to price discriminate

Question

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The competitiveness of the output market is more related to the downstream industry's dynamics rather than directly affecting supplier power. Supplier power is more directly influenced by factors like purchase volume, availability of substitutes, threat of forward integration, and price discrimination ability.

Which of the Following Factors Requires the Least Consideration When