... by investigating the vertical integration practice (in particular the micro‐vertical integration, otherwise known as the supply chain position) of manufacturers who are successful in their adoption of servitization. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this the authors have investigated a cross‐section...

...Edward J. Nugent; David J. Hamblin Vertical integration is a key strategic management decision which requires research support. Existing literature is extensive but is preoccupied with measures of the extent of vertical integration rather than the fundamental effectiveness of the strategy...

...Douglas K. Macbeth; Neil Ferguson Supply chain management can be seen as an approach to obtaining the benefits of Vertical Integration without ownership. Vertical Integration has the potential to offer benefits of increased control as well as cost reduction, but supply chain approaches can...