Atlas Door created competitive advantage by reducing the time to receive and process an order and through installing a just-in-time logistics operation. Which of the following is not a reason for their favorable position relative to the five forces of industry competition?
A. It created high entry barriers for new entrants.
B. The integration of many company value-chain activities provided causal ambiguity and path dependency.
C. It exerted power over its customers.
D. The service was easily imitable.
Answer: D
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