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This is called vertical integration, same for SpaceX. Horizontal integration is like making computers, and also making elevators (e.g., Samsung) EDIT: that wa
by btian 9y ago
This is called vertical integration, same for SpaceX.
Horizontal integration is like making computers, and also making elevators (e.g., Samsung)
EDIT: that wasn't a correct example. Horizontal integration would be company making mobile phone SoC, then make server SoC like Qualcomm (since both use the same supply chain).
- scarface74 9y agoThat's called no integration. It's a conglomerate.
- guelo 9y agoHorizontal means owning everything at the same level. So things like making mobile and server CPUs or acquiring competitors. Vertical is selling CPUs and computers.