ABSTRACT

The purpose of this chapter is to cover issues pertaining to:

Factors influencing the successful implementation of strategy.

The role of leadership in ensuring successful strategy implementation.

The influence of organisational culture on strategy implementation.

Ensuring internal competences are aligned with strategic actions.

Delivering strategic outcomes through customer orientation.

Extending strategy to achieve compatibility with other supply chain members.

Sustaining performance through entrepreneurial actions.

Sustaining performance by maximising idea search activities.