Supplier concentration, switching costs, attractiveness of substitutes, and threat of forward integration are factors that have a direct impact on ________.

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The factors of supplier concentration, switching costs, and threat of forward integration all impact the bargaining power of suppliers. Attractiveness of substitutes and threat of new entrants impact the threat of substitutes and the bargaining power of buyers, respectively. Rivalry among existing firms is impacted by numerous factors such as industry growth rate, exit barriers, and differentiation, among others.

Supplier Concentration, Switching Costs, Attractiveness of Substitutes, and Threat of Forward