Creating Operational Efficiency While Sustaining Competitive Advantages
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This 21 page paper looks at why it is important that in addition to have a competitive advantage, a company is operationally efficient. The paper considers the need for both elements in any strategy and considers way in which modern companies may pursue efficiency. Models discussed include the value chain, TQM, inventory management, and finally lean and flexible manufacturing. The bibliography cites 17 sources.