... economy competition is very stiff. In order for companies to maintain their competitive edge it is necessary for the organization to develop a strategic plan which enhances its core competencies and allows it to satisfy its customers" needs with quality products and/or services that are presented in a timely manner at a low cost. By accomplishing these two goals a company is able to ... tight control over, not only its part of the value chain by acquiring its competitors, but to achieve control over the value chain as a whole, by also acquiring customers and suppliers. By acquiring comp...

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