Which of the following would be considered an upstream partner in a company's supply chain?
A) a firm that exclusively markets a product to other businesses
B) a firm that provides technical expertise in the production of a product
C) a firm that resells a finished product and shares the net sales with the producer
D) a firm that buys products at wholesale cost from the company
E) a firm that markets a product to consumers through social media

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An upstream partner in a supply chain is typically involved in the earlier stages of production, such as providing raw materials or technical expertise needed for production.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered an Upstream Partner