The document discusses forward integration, which is a business strategy where a company owns and controls activities further down the value chain, such as direct distribution of its products. Forward integration is effective when there are few quality distributors, distributors have high profit margins, distributors are expensive or unreliable, the industry is growing, or the company has the resources to manage new business activities. Examples provided are Aashirvaad atta manufacturing its own flour and then selling directly to customers, and Apple opening its own retail stores for direct sales after issues with other retailers.