FAQ: Guiding Your Company Toward Vertical Integration—A Project Manager & Systems Project Manager Playbook

1. What exactly is “vertical integration,” and why does a project manager need to understand it? Vertical integration means a firm controls multiple (or all) stages of its value chain—everything from raw‑material sourcing to manufacturing, distribution, and even after‑sales service. Done well, it tightens quality control, accelerates speed‑to‑market, insulates the company from supply‑chain shocks, and can […]

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