The process in which several steps in the production and/or distribution of a product or service are controlled by a single company or entity, in order to increase that company's or entity's power in the marketplace.
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- Vertical integration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In microeconomics and management, the term vertical integration describes a   style of management control. Vertically integrated companies in a supply chain ...
  
- Vertical Integration Definition | Investopedia
Vertical integration can help companies reduce costs and improve efficiency by   decreasing transportation expenses and reducing turnaround time, among other ...
  
- vertical integration - The Free Dictionary
vertical integration - The merging of companies that are within the chain of   companies that handle a single item from raw material production to retail sale.
  
- Vertical Integration
Vertical integration of value chain activities. Advantages, disadvantages, and   situational factors to consider...
  
- Idea: Vertical integration | The Economist
Mar 30, 2009 ... Vertical integration is the merging together of two businesses that are at different   stages of production—for example, a food manufacturer and a ...
  
- How Apple Made 'Vertical Integration' Hot Again | TIME.com
Mar 16, 2012 ... Vertical integration dictates that one company controls the end product as well as   its component parts. Apple has been wildly successful ...
  
- Vertical Integration Definition & Example | InvestingAnswers
We explain the definition of Vertical Integration, provide a clear example of how it   works, and explain why it's an important concept in business, finance ...
  
- Vertical Integration, Inc.
For the public sector, Vertical Integration's team members are motivated by a   genuine desire to ensure the efficient use of resources and to facilitate effective ...