What is another word for vertical combination?
Pronunciation: [vˈɜːtɪkə͡l kˌɒmbɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Vertical combination is a term that describes the merger of companies that operate at different levels of the same supply chain. It involves companies that either produce goods and services that are complementary or that are involved in different stages of the same production process. Some synonyms for vertical combination include vertical integration, vertical amalgamation, vertical merger, and vertical collaboration. Other related terms include horizontal combination, which involves mergers between companies that operate in the same industry, and diagonal combination, which involves companies that operate in related industries or markets. These different types of combinations can have a major impact on market competition, pricing strategies, and overall industry structure.
