Development of international competitiveness in industries and individual firms in developing countries: the case of the Chilean forest-based industry and the Chilean engineering firm Arze, Recine and Asociados
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Foreign technology and knowledge are factors vital in the establishment of international competitiveness of companies operating in developing countries, such as Chile. An analysis of Chile's forest-based industry and an engineering firm called Arze, Recine and Asociados (ARA) showed that improvement in international competitiveness can be achieved if foreign technology are successfully incorporated into management system. Changing basic factor advantages with advantages related to innovative capabilities and competences also proved to be essential in the development of international competitiveness.
Publication Name: International Journal of Production Economics
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0925-5273
Year: 1997
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The strategic grounding of competitive advantage - the case of Scania
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The case of Swedish heavy truck manufacturer Scania is considered to determine and evaluate sources of competitive advantage. The analysis differentiated between grand strategy and grounded strategy. The factors of competitive advantage found in Scania's operations included item-level economies of scale, high quality products, item standardization and modular production. The factors were positively interrelated, minimized production costs and established product differentiation.
Publication Name: International Journal of Production Economics
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0925-5273
Year: 1995
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Strategic alliances, trick or treat? The case of Scania
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Swedish truck manufacturer Scania exemplifies the effectiveness of adopting strategies other than strategic alliances in improving company performance. Unlike strategic alliances, Scania's 'go it alone strategy' results to lower transaction costs and time savings since it involves contacts within the company. Long-term competitiveness is also high with opposite strategic option since it delays the transmission of knowledge from rival firms.
Publication Name: International Journal of Production Economics
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0925-5273
Year: 1997
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