English Explanatory Dictionary

horizontal integration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The integrating of identical stages in the production or marketing process under the ownership or control of a single management organization, typically by mergers and acquisitions in the same industry, to increase market share, reduce competition, or achieve economies of scale.

Word forms

horizontal integration horizontal integrations

Antonyms

vertical integration

Related words

horizontal divestiture horizontally integrated
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