Essays about: "sustaining competitive advantage"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 essays containing the words sustaining competitive advantage.

  1. 16. Identification and Commercialization of HighlyValuable Manufacturing Innovations : A case study of innovations in the solar energy market

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Hjalmar Nilsonne; [2012]
    Keywords : Manufacturing innovation; value proposition process; commercialization of technology; university innovation; high-tech startup; Cleantech commercialization;

    Abstract : The increasing pace of technological change is creating significant disruptions in the marketplace. In these markets, successfully managing innovation has become a key competitive advantage. Global trends of low-cost manufacturing and environmental sustainability have mademanufacturing innovations increasingly important. READ MORE

  2. 17. Innovation in Brazilian SME firms X governmental financial grants

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Claudia De Almeida Vieira Abreu Lima; [2011-07-15]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the context of economy impact, growth and development. Moreover, there is an acknowledgement of the function of SMEs in the field of sustaining global and regional economic recuperation: The World Bank Review on Small Business Activities invests in the development of the small and medium enterprise sector in order to nurture economic growth, employment and poverty mitigation. READ MORE

  3. 18. Medical device regulations as a source of industrial leadership : A comparative study of American and European regulatory approaches

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Nadezda Ershova; [2011]
    Keywords : medical device; regulations; US; EU; industrial leadership;

    Abstract : Medical technology industry which produces the whole range of medical devices from eye droppers to computer tomography scanners is characterized by serious learning problems of industry stakeholders due to its high technological complexity and product diversity. Majority of firms populating the sector are small companies with no revenues, and therefore, depending strongly on venture capital to get their products on the market. READ MORE

  4. 19. Born Global Challenges and Performance - A Study on Competences, Routines, and Corporate Governance Structure of Born Global Software Companies in Sweden and Norway

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Burak Tunca; Evgenia Yuditskaya; [2009]
    Keywords : Born Global; global start-up; competence; routines; corporate governance structure; dynamic capabilities; competitive advantage; Sweden; Norway;

    Abstract : Problem: How do the born global firms overcome challenges and sustain performance in international markets through their competences, routines, and corporate governance structure? Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the competences, routines, and corporate governance structure of born global companies, and understand their role in overcoming challenges of early internationalization and sustaining performance in international markets from early days. Method: This research is conducted as multi-disciplinary, consisting of literature from International Business and Strategic Management. READ MORE

  5. 20. Improving Customer Service through Just-in-Time Distribution : Fitting into the customer’s service offer in case of ELECTROLUX LAUNDRY SYSTEMS

    University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

    Author : Кatsiaryna Kazak; Yee Choi Wing; [2009]
    Keywords : Electrolux Laundry Systems; Just-in-time distribution; Relationship marketing; Dynamic capabilities; Competitive advantage;

    Abstract : The international environment today has been undergoing unprecedented change and many companies are seeking new ways to stand out from the competition by sustaining their competitive advantage. Internationalization and firms’ consolidation increase competition in the dynamic marketplace . READ MORE