backward integration

noun

The takeover of a supplier of goods by the retailer that stocks those goods.

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Meanings

nounbackward integration (countable and uncountable, plural backward integrations)

plural backward integrations

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThe takeover of a supplier of goods by the retailer that stocks those goods.

Translations

Polish integracja odwrotna, integracja od tyłu
  • integracja odwrotnaTranslations
  • integracja od tyłuTranslations
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APA

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Chicago

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