Which of the following describes what forward integration is? ANSWER Unselected The process of acquiring more channels of distribution, such as distribution centers (warehouses) and retail stores, or even business customers Unselected A firm's movement upstream toward the sources of raw materials, parts, and services through acquisitions Unselected The time lag between paying for the services and materials needed to produce a service or product and receiving payment for it Unselected A managerial choice between whether to outsource a process or do it in-house