Discussion Post: Operational Planning
• Pick one company of your choice and state how Vertical integration strategy that a firm applied it based on the reading from our Thompson text (attached) and the associated other material.
• How did the Vertical integration aid the company in building competitive advantage applying that stated in text?
• Explain what the advantages and disadvantages of applying that vertical integration strategy are in the context of the company selected as stated (attached) in the text and given our course work during the week.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.