Horizontal Integration Strategy Template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Description

This slide visualizes the concept of horizontal integration alongside vertical integration for clear strategic planning. On the left, a vertical axis depicts the traditional supply chain—from commodity producer up through supplier, manufacturer, distribution, wholesaler, and retailer—using a labeled column and industry icons. A bold horizontal arrow stretches across the bottom to represent a company’s market presence at a given stage. Above that, two large callouts illustrate horizontal integration moves: a “Merge” box showing two peer companies combining and an “Acquisition” box depicting one firm absorbing another. Each callout includes simple icons, plus signs, and upward arrows to emphasize growth. A text panel below provides space for your strategic rationale, benefits, and key considerations. Soft gradient backgrounds, rounded corners, and consistent iconography lend a polished, professional look.

Who is it for

Corporate strategists, M&A teams, business development managers, and executive leadership will benefit from this slide when evaluating expansion options, comparing vertical versus horizontal growth, or pitching integration scenarios to stakeholders.

Other Uses

Repurpose this layout to illustrate joint ventures, strategic alliances, portfolio consolidations, or competitive benchmark analyses. Simply relabel the axis, swap icons, and update callout titles to fit any market-expansion or partnership framework.