Competitive Advantage Analysis in Pharmacy Companies

Margarita Išoraitė(1*),

(1) Vilniaus kolegija/University Applied Sciences
(*) Corresponding Author

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Article analyzes competitive advantage theoretical aspects and also competitive advantage in pharmacy sector in Lithuania. Competitive advantage is what all (competing) business strategies are directed to. Many factors can provide a competitive advantage; it can be more efficient production, available patents, good advertising, good management, and good customer relations.


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pharmacy sector; business strategy; lithuania

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.33019/ijbe.v3i2.192

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