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Akorbi Group Appoints Javier Martinez as Chief Technology Officer to Evolve the Company into a Multilingual Digital Transformation Leader

Akorbi

He has cut operational costs, increased revenue, and spearheaded innovation through one click ordering and machine learning. Before that, he was the Director of Verizon.com Retail E-Ordering and BSG Verizon Communications Director, managing end-to-end systems development teams and processes. One of the largest U.S.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy Software

Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017 exemplifies a horizontal integration strategy, as it allowed the e-commerce giant to enter the grocery market and enhance its physical retail presence. This can involve activities such as acquiring or establishing distribution channels, retail outlets, or service centers.