Abstract
This paper explains how a new start-up company has evolved from an SME to become a global company. It analyses the growth strategy of the company over a nine year period. The company took several important decisions so as to be able to create new competencies. The evolution of the company is analysed and discussed in a period of six stages. A conceptual model for competency building is formulated and discussed. Such a model is applicable to other SMEs to repeat its growth path.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 444-455 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 4-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |
Keywords
- Small manufacturing enterprise
- strategy
- total quality management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science Applications
- Strategy and Management
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Information Systems and Management
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering