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Determinants of Competitiveness in the South African Agro-food and Fibre Complex

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: The competitiveness of the South African agro-food and fibre complex depends on a number of factors: technological, socio-political and economic. This paper attempts to identify and analyse such factors by using a framework of analysis proposed by Michael Porter (1990). Appropriate measures to increase competitiveness are proposed. These include improved supply chain management, cost reduction, contractual pricing and the establishment of a clear “agribusiness development policy”.

Source: Agrekon

DOI: 10.1080/03031853.2001.9523691

Authors: D. Esterhuizen, C. J. van Rooyen, L. D'Haese

Institutions: Agricultural Research Council of South Africa, University of Pretoria, Ghent University

Language: English

Topic: Global Trade and Competitiveness

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2033455959

FWCI: 3.667

Cites: 8

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10