______ the manufacturer or service provider is the set of firms that supply the raw materials, components, parts, information, finances, and expertise needed to create a product or service.

______ the manufacturer or service provider is the set of firms that supply the raw materials, components, parts, information, finances, and expertise needed to create a product or service.



A) Downstream from
B) Upstream from
C) Disintermediated from
D) Horizontal to
E) Parallel with




Answer: B