In general, if two stages in a supply chain are making an economic profit by setting prices that exceed their marginal cost of production, managers can increase profit through vertical integration.

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If two stages in a supply chain are both making economic profit, it may be beneficial for managers to vertically integrate and eliminate the intermediate stage, thereby capturing the profit margin previously earned by that stage. This is known as backward integration.

In General, If Two Stages in a Supply Chain Are