Winning a sustainable competitive edge over competitors does NOT hinge on which of the following?
A) having a distinctive competitive product offering
B) building competitively valuable expertise and capabilities not readily matched, and offering distinctive products
C) building experience, know-how, and specialized capabilities that have been perfected over a long period of time
D) having "hard-to-beat" capabilities and impressive product innovation
E) building products and distributing them at low prices to a broad customer base irrespective of manufacturing cost

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The statement "building products and distributing them at low prices to a broad customer base irrespective of manufacturing cost" does not necessarily guarantee a sustainable competitive edge. A company may be able to compete on price for a short period, but competitors may eventually catch up and replicate this strategy. The other options, A, B, C, and D, all support the development of a distinctive competitive advantage that is difficult for competitors to mimic or surpass.

Winning a Sustainable Competitive Edge Over Competitors Does NOT Hinge