Scenario 14-1
Selfridges is the second-largest department store in Great Britain. It works with House of Frasier, one of its competitors, to reduce operating costs by sharing channels of distribution to ship goods from more than 1,500 suppliers.
-Refer to the scenario. What are Selfridges and House of Frasier engaged in?

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Selfridges and House of Frasier are engaged in a strategic channel alliance, which involves two or more organizations working together to achieve a common goal, such as reducing operating costs through sharing channels of distribution. An integrated supply chain involves a seamless flow of goods and information across different stages of production and distribution, while an information-based distribution channel relies on technology to facilitate the exchange of information between different organizations involved in the supply chain. Vertical conflict occurs when different levels of the same channel of distribution compete with each other, such as when a manufacturer competes with its retailers.

Scenario 14-1 Selfridges Is the Second-Largest Department Store in Great Britain. It