299. 向后集成
Modern manufacturers face a choice between backward integration and purchase from individual producers. Manufacturers who choose backward integration often restrict their future capacity for innovative product development.
The advantages of backward-integration are… however, it also high risk due to …
Making rather than buy will make manufacturers stuck in an outdated technology . After all, the cost between long-term purchasing and backward integration is almost smae
However, pure purchasing behavior has disadvantage as well. Assemblers are often forced to purchase from suppliers just to keep their suppliers in business.