time-based competition

Definition

Concept that time is a resource and a firm that make better use of time (in responding to the changing market situations and other environmental conditions) acquires a competitive advantage. The term was coined by the US consultant George Stalk, Jr., of Boson Consulting Group and popularized by his book 'Competing Against Time.'


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