What are the three directions (in relation to the industrial value chain) in which an organization can connect in some way (alliance, merger, acquisition) with another organization?

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Vertically (backward, upstream) - suppliers

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Vertically (forward, downstream) - customers

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Horizontally (sideways) - competitors

What Are the Three Directions (In Relation to the Industrial