If a deli meat distributor were to acquire a meat processing plant,that would be an example of

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Acquiring a meat processing plant, which is a supplier of deli meat, is an example of backward integration. This is because the deli meat distributor is integrating backwards in the supply chain by bringing a supplier under its control. Forward integration would involve acquiring a distribution network or a retail network. Horizontal merger involves two companies in the same industry merging. None of the above is not the correct answer because the acquisition does fall under one of the integration types.

If a Deli Meat Distributor Were to Acquire a Meat