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Table 1: Selection of variables, items <strong>and</strong> measurement scales used in the Qualitative Research<br />

Main <strong>and</strong> strategic interest<br />

aspects<br />

Competitive strategy at<br />

international level<br />

Organisation of the value chain<br />

Stages of production <strong>and</strong><br />

subcontracting decision<br />

Competitiveness factors in<br />

different stages:<br />

Production / Logistics<br />

/Distribution <strong>and</strong> marketing<br />

(Information obtained following<br />

the in-depth interview)<br />

(Own compilation)<br />

Factors of differentiation<br />

Source: Own compilation<br />

Items used<br />

Sources of competitive advantage (Porter,<br />

1998)<br />

Scope or focus (Porter, 1998)<br />

Procurement/Logistics (in <strong>and</strong> out)<br />

Production/Distribution/Marketing<br />

1. Design 2. Pattern 3. Tailoring 4. Finishing<br />

off 5. Quality control<br />

Open question in the initial stage of<br />

qualitative research (2009) <strong>and</strong> then the<br />

executive assessed how each of these items<br />

contributed to the company's competitive<br />

capacity<br />

Open question to executives in the initial<br />

stage of qualitative research (2009) followed<br />

by Likert scale on the degree to which they<br />

agree with each of these items <strong>and</strong> how they<br />

contribute to differentiation of the company<br />

General purpose/Measurement<br />

scale<br />

1. Cost<br />

2. Differentiation<br />

1. The entire market<br />

2. Segment<br />

Organise the different stages of the<br />

value chain<br />

1. Own Activity<br />

2. Subcontracting<br />

The presence of these factors<br />

contributes to the company's<br />

competitiveness…:<br />

Measurement scale: 1. Totally<br />

disagree…5. Totally agree<br />

The following items contribute to<br />

differentiation of its supply over<br />

competing rivals<br />

Measurement scale: 1. Totally<br />

disagree…5. Totally agree<br />

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