... , M.E. (2020), “ Rethinking the role of the EU in enhancing European competitiveness ”, Competitiveness Review , doi: 10.1108/CR-08-2020-0100 . The review is based on “Rethinking the role of the EU in enhancing European competitiveness” by Christian Ketels and Michale E. Porter, published...

... and places the articles in context. Findings SMEs typically struggle with gaining and maintaining competitive advantage. Utilizing competitive pillars to identify strengths and weaknesses, improvements can be found quickly, that can be sustained at high intensities. Originality/value The briefing...

... development and competitiveness as a coherent strategy for effectiveness. Practical implications This viewpoint provides strategic insights and practical thinking to encourage managers to utilize resources to the optimal and to ensure the effectiveness of their organizations. Originality/value...

... in context. Findings New product development (NPD) has become the dominant competitive strategy in the automotive industry. This briefing considers the current automotive climate, and what NPD means within this context. Originality The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours...

... and places the articles in context. Findings First, on a theoretical level and in terms of corporate disclosure on corporate social responsibility (CSR), a large gap in how the economic view and the CSR view of competition are represented was noticed. Second, the limitations of the competitive advantage...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Any discussion about business or economic success will invariably see the notion of competitiveness raised by participants. The elusive nature of the concept ensures it has remained a source of considerable debate. Its significance is obviously not in doubt...

... the articles in context. Findings Siemens is a well‐established German engineering firm that produces a large range of products from semi‐conductors to steam engines and has more than 320 production sites all over the world. In 2005 a program was started to increase the competitiveness...

... Despite considerable effort and significant improvements over the past decade, the productivity and competitiveness of UK industry are under even more pressure. Whilst UK industry has become much more dynamic, it still fails to match the competitiveness of its main overseas competition...