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A note on ‘beyond the trade-off and cumulative capabilities models: alternative models of operations strategy’

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  • Roberto Sarmiento
  • Garvan Whelan
  • Matthias Thürer

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A recent thought provoking paper affirms that in practice, the trade-offs model is not used. In this study, we reanalyse the data based on a more complete understanding of Skinner’s model. Our results indicate that while there may be some evidence of firms that are capable of achieving high performance across a number of manufacturing capabilities in that investigation, there is also plenty of evidence generally consistent with the core tenet of the trade-offs model. We also emphasise that more practical and definitive statements about Skinner’s model must necessarily involve detailed studies of market leading firms, or, individual product/services. Opportunities to move forward on the topic of strategic trade-offs are outlined.

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  • Roberto Sarmiento & Garvan Whelan & Matthias Thürer, 2018. "A note on ‘beyond the trade-off and cumulative capabilities models: alternative models of operations strategy’," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 56(12), pages 4368-4375, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:56:y:2018:i:12:p:4368-4375
    DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2018.1428773
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    1. Veiga, Gabriela Lobo & Pinheiro de Lima, Edson & Frega, José Roberto & Gouvea da Costa, Sérgio Eduardo, 2021. "A DEA-based approach to assess manufacturing performance through operations strategy lenses," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 235(C).

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