Tim works for an ice-cream manufacturer. Tim's department handles the supplies of dairy, nuts, and sweeteners, that go into the daily production. In addition, they make sure that the suppliers give them good quality products at an optimal price as the freshness of these products ensures the quality of the ice-cream made. Tim is most likely involved with:
a. horizontal integration.
b. upstream management.
c. forward integration.
d. reverse management.
Answer: B