Manufacturing capabilities and performance improvement: How strategic alignment can deliver a lasting competitive edge
ISSN: 0258-0543
Article publication date: 14 March 2019
Issue publication date: 21 May 2019
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Aligning key competitive capabilities with market requirements offers organizations scope to improve productivity and overall performance. Any positive outcome can be further enhanced when appropriate focus is placed on capabilities that have the greatest relevance and potential impact within the firm’s specific operating environment.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2019), "Manufacturing capabilities and performance improvement: How strategic alignment can deliver a lasting competitive edge", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 5, pp. 25-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-02-2019-0031
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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