Vertical or horizontal integration is at the heart of a company’s operations strategy. We’ll talk more about why there is new momentum around vertical integration, but first we ask which model ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Understanding leadership theories and how they are affected by an organization's hierarchical structure helps executives develop useful tools to build and strengthen teams. Vertical strategies look ...

When you want to grow your company, you have two options: expand your current business, or go into business with other companies through acquisition or merger. If you choose the acquisition option, ...

Resource decision making is complex and variable when considering the vertical integration problem (VIP) and the horizontal integration problem (HIP) in an enterprise. The VEP involves sharing the ...

The following is a brief article I wrote and is reprinted with permission. It originally appeared in The Neuropsychotherapist, Issue 2, July/Sept 2013, pp. 120-121. An integrative attitude toward ...

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, existing businesses are looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition. One strategy many companies are turning to is vertical integration. By bringing ...

Companies are looking for ways to expand their operations and increase market share in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Horizontal integration is one popular strategy that involves merging with ...

In recent years direct ownership of physician practices by hospitals and health systems (that is, vertical integration) has become a prominent feature of the US health care system. One unexplored ...