I had not run into this but it is interesting.
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Vertical integration may have its problems, but it does give firms a chance to control suppliers more easily. That may fix some of the quality and social sustainability issues firms who outsource a lot are frequently combating.
Are we seeing a trend back toward vertical integration?
And will Wall Street let firms do it? One problem is that it increases the assets of a firm, so the return on assets ratio gets harder to improve.
http://supplychainmit.com/2016/03/10/new-supplier-strategies-revive-important-corporate-questions/
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Alliances are leading to poorer perceived service to shippers. It’s more evidence that ocean carriers need to pay attention to the entire supply chain and the overall performance.
Posted in Logistics, Ports, Production Operations, Shipping, Strategy, Supply Chains
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