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From your own experiences discuss the core competencies, competitive advantage(s)and value chain(s) from your current/recent employer (identifying the industry). What were the business-level strategy(s) employed and the results (good or bad) measured in the criteria you deem most meaningful?

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From my current employer, who is in the plastic strapping industry, the core competencies are the skills in design and running the production line of plastic strapping. The skills ensure a very low rejection rate and consistent texture and color. The competitive advantage lies in differentiation of the ...

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