In which of the following situations is the power of suppliers high in an industry?
A. Suppliers can credibly threaten to backward integrate into the industry.
B. Suppliers' industry is more concentrated than the industry it sells to.
C. Suppliers depend heavily on the industry for their revenues.
D. Suppliers offer products that are undifferentiated.
Answer: B
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