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jan 1, 1879 - 1879: First use of vertical integration

Description:

When a company cuts out a middleman in order to increase profit. Example: JD Rockefeller started making his own cans and barrels for his oil company.

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Date:

jan 1, 1879
Now
~ 147 years ago