The five-forces model suggests that with intense competition an overall low-cost position will not enable a firm to achieve above-average returns.

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An overall low-cost position enables a firm to achieve above-average returns despite intense competition. It protects a firm against rivalry from competitors, because lower costs allow a firm to earn returns even if its competitors eroded their profits through intense rivalry.

The Five-Forces Model Suggests That with Intense Competition an Overall