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 ...

For decades, vertical integration meant ownership. According to Michael E. Porter's seminal work Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance, companies sought to reduce costs, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Tesla's ascent in the automotive world is a story of innovation, not only because of ...

Changing business realities are forcing firms to reexamine traditional business paradigms such as the desirability of vertical integration. This paper proposes that advances in information technology ...

Vertical integration makes sense as a strategy, as it allows a company to reduce costs across various parts of production, ...