________ the manufacturer or service provider is the set of firms that supply the raw materials,components,parts,information,finances,and expertise needed to create a product or service.
A) Downstream from
B) Upstream from
C) Disintermediated from
D) Horizontal to
E) Parallel with

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Upstream refers to the suppliers and producers that are involved in the earlier stages of the supply chain, providing the necessary resources and materials for the manufacturer or service provider to create their product or service.

________ the Manufacturer or Service Provider Is the Set of Firms