Contract manufacturers who manage their customers' entire product line, and offer services ranging from inventory management to delivery and after-sales services are prime examples of vertical integration.

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Vertical integration refers to a company owning or controlling its supply chain, whereas contract manufacturers providing a range of services are examples of outsourcing or third-party partnerships, not vertical integration.

Contract Manufacturers Who Manage Their Customers' Entire Product Line, and Offer