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Perspectives on evaluating competitiveness in agribusiness industries

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  • P. Lynn Kennedy

    (Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, 101 Agriculture Administration Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5604)

  • R. Wes Harrison

    (Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, 101 Agriculture Administration Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5604)

  • Nicholas G. Kalaitzandonakes

    (University of Missouri-Columbia)

  • H. Christopher Peterson

    (Michigan State University)

  • Ronald P. Rindfuss

    (Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.)

Abstract

This article discusses strategies to improve the competitiveness of agribusiness firms through enhanced customer value. Relationships between customer value and factors that influence the cost structure of the firm are discussed. The relationships between customer value and product differentiation, vertical coordination, niche marketing, total quality management, and related strategies are explored. Finally, implications for managerial decisions in the food and agribusiness sector are presented. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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  • P. Lynn Kennedy & R. Wes Harrison & Nicholas G. Kalaitzandonakes & H. Christopher Peterson & Ronald P. Rindfuss, 1997. "Perspectives on evaluating competitiveness in agribusiness industries," Agribusiness, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 13(4), pages 385-392.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:agribz:v:13:y:1997:i:4:p:385-392
    DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1520-6297(199707/08)13:4<385::AID-AGR4>3.0.CO;2-V
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