An airplane-parts manufacturer adjacent to airplane manufacturing companies is an example of which of the following?
A) Single-market manufacturer
B) Divided-labor industry
C) Benevolence-dependent industry
D) Consolidated manufacturing industry
E) Just-in-time manufacturing
Answer: A
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