Horizontal Integration: A Unique Viewpoint

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Much has been written about integration approaches in manufacturing – particularly on the horizontal vs. vertical debate. It has been Contech’s long standing position that horizontal integration is a better choice.

In our view, it provides customers with more options, enables a flexible approach to fulfillment and minimizes risk. Through this approach, we continually realize economies of scale and scope and have better negotiation power with our supply network.

However, another important benefit that is not discussed as often is the positive impact that horizontal integration has on corporate risk management. Contech customers can breathe a little easier knowing that we have redundancy in nearly everything we do – physical locations, technology, production machines, cross trained personnel … even supplier relationships.

Our goal is to be available 24/7/365 so you can rely on us to get the job done even in the face of major trouble. As part of our overall commitment to operational excellence, we have aggressively and intelligently invested in our risk management program.