Amazon now uses its own delivery trucks, instead of paying UPS or FedEx for deliveries. This is an example of: a) Vertical integration b) The law of diminishing returns c) Economies of scale d) Both A and C Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer.
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