Conducting the (resource) orchestration: How resource orchestration is key to profitability and competitive advantage

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 their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Resource orchestration is an overlooked aspect of manufacturing strategy. Yet resource combinations and effective alignment are fundamental for management if an organization is going to become, or remain, profitable and competitive.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Citation

(2018), "Conducting the (resource) orchestration: How resource orchestration is key to profitability and competitive advantage", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 7, pp. 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-04-2018-0084