Which of the following would tend to reduce the bargaining power of suppliers?

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If suppliers are unable or unwilling to integrate forward (i.e. to enter into the focal firm's industry, either through acquisition or the launch of their own competing product lines), it reduces their bargaining power. This is because the focal firm can be confident that the suppliers will not become competitors, and thus has less incentive to give in to the suppliers' demands.

Which of the Following Would Tend to Reduce the Bargaining