Inefficient Vertical Integration in the Auto Industry
In the 1980s, General Motors (GM) pursued a strategy of high vertical integration, producing a large percentage of its own parts in-house. Competitors, particularly Japanese automakers, relied more heavily on specialized external suppliers who were often more efficient and innovative. As a result, GM faced higher costs and slower development cycles. The competitive market penalized GM's inefficiency with declining market share, demonstrating how competition arbitrates firm boundaries.
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