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This paper analyzes the behavior and evaluates the competitiveness factors in the province of Villa Clara, supporting the analysis methodology Diamond Porter (1990), the expert method and the study of theoretical and conceptual foundations of competitiveness. The discussion of the results showed the existence of economic, political and social rights that need to be managed in order to contribute to the increased competitiveness in the country through the development of projects, mainly in the productive sectors and in particular in the traditional products and the sugar industry, with the aim of rescuing. Another sector that also contributes to the increase of competitiveness in the territory is the tourism industry, focusing on the territory that the multiplier effect, to enhance the linkage with other sectors, and strengthening the local production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The market has required of the organizations, efficiency, effectiveness, creativity and agility, to be competitive and have their strategies aimed at the sustainability of business defined. In this context, logistics emerges as one of the important links in corporate strategies. However, in prior reading about this topic, there is a lack in the literature about the organization and evaluation of internal logistics. Looking to fill this gap, this paper aims to identify the importance of evaluating internal logistics, identifying its component parts and how they are structured and measured, based on the literature and answers of experts in this field. The degree of importance of these parts will be evaluated by three companies, using a Likert scale. The identification of the component parts of the internal logistics, the weights of the priorities of these parts, and its performance index are showed, which enable the companies to improve their competitiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent decades have witnessed an increase in the number of eco-innovative solutions which improve the environmental performance of firms whilst also helping them remain competitive. However, the implementation of eco-innovation in Spain has faced certain difficulties, and the number of eco-innovations being put into practice is limited. This paper conceptualises ecoinnovation processes, in order to assist their adoption by firms. Also, the most relevant obstacles and incentives to eco-innovation are analysed, as well as the specific capacities and changes that eco-innovation involves for the firm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analize four competitiveness indices for Mexican federative entities produced by two local higher educational institutions and two local agencies. The results indicate that while these studies require indicators to continuously improve their quality and explanatory power, these changes are greater compared to the main international competitiveness indices. Relevance and reliability for the economic planning will be greater for decision makers, policy makers and individuals concerned as usefulness and benchmarks in the design and monitoring of local public policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Business competitiveness has long been a subject of study and debate in the economic literature, which has pointed to various drivers of business development. Drawing on the Industrial Economics, the New Industrial Economics, and the Theory of Resources and Capabilities approaches, this paper sets forth a panel data econometric model with 2 671 Mexican micro-enterprises over four time periods, detailing the relationship between the competitive advantages of micro-enterprises and external and internal factors, such as the sectoral structure and the tangible and intangible assets of the economic unit. The principal results obtained suggest that the synergies needed for the development of the small-scale productive sector are primarily generated by way of intangible capabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Companies face demands of competitiveness like quality, diversification and innovation. Large companies are more prepared to compete, having an innovation culture and creating constant awareness. However, the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face innovation barriers, which limit their capability to compete, and growth. This paper analyzes the relationship between the innovation barriers and the capability to be competitive and grow of SMEs. For this purpose, we took a sample of 152 SMEs in the manufacturing sector of the State of Aguascal¡entes (Mexico) to analyze the performed correlation between those variables, making use of a quantitative study. The results show empirical evidence about the influence of the innovation barriers with competitiveness and growth of the SMEs studied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper proposes to conduct a multi case study of the evaluation of the capabilities and strategic resources of seven private institutions of higher education in Brazil. For this, we conducted an exploratory study of qualitative nature, by means of documental and bibliographic data collection, and interviews with managers from seven private higher education institutions nationally recognized. The results showed there is a tendency of the formation and growth of large educational groups but these groups also face various challenges, with competitive disadvantages that must be observed, indicating the need for innovation in the sector. The data collected and processed of the interviews showed that the choice of the correct strategies represent an important turning point to ensure success in a scenario increasingly demanding and competitive, listing a number of features that can help in building a diffused look of private higher education in Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]