The strategic impetus for forward vertical integration is to
A. bypass distributors and dealers and sell direct to consumers at the company's website.
B. gain better access to end users and better market visibility.
C. control price at the retail level.
D. achieve the same scale economies as wholesale distributors and/or retail dealers.
E. build a core competence in mass merchandising.
Answer: B
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