| Title |
Looking for a Competitive Advantage in International Transport and Logistics with Focusing on Adaptation, Ecology and Knowledge |
| ID_Doc |
72898 |
| Authors |
Furdová, L; Drobcová, L |
| Title |
Looking for a Competitive Advantage in International Transport and Logistics with Focusing on Adaptation, Ecology and Knowledge |
| Year |
2014 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
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| Abstract |
The paper deals with a definition of possible sources of competitiveness of companies in terms of international transportation and logistics with a focus on knowledge and ecology. It analyzes arguments based on relevant theories of sustainable growth and theories of competitiveness, based also on the characteristics of adaptation and a complex adaptive system. Through the methods of historical analysis, identified are the key changes in business processes and strategies while by means of the ESSO model (Environment - Strategy - Structure - Operations) it specifies the opportunities and risks affecting a company, whilst the penetration of operational processes, strategies and structures represents knowledge management By the use and application of the ESSO model in the field of international transport and logistics, the paper deals with key indicators of the formation of a sustainable value added - competitive advantage of companies as part of ecological supply chains focusing on markets in Central Europe and in the Danube region as well. |
| Author Keywords |
adaptation; ESSO model; strategy; logistics; competitiveness |
| Index Keywords |
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| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities (CPCI-SSH) |
| EID |
WOS:000383767900015 |
| WoS Category |
Business, Finance; Economics; International Relations |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics; International Relations |
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