The continuous striving for improvement: Looking at critical operations capabilities to improve competitiveness

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

Manufacturing organizations looking to operate in high-cost environments (reshoring) must look to operational capabilities to gain competitive advantage.

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

(2020), "The continuous striving for improvement: Looking at critical operations capabilities to improve competitiveness", Strategic Direction, Vol. 36 No. 11, pp. 27-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-08-2020-0153