International Research Journal of Business Studies
Vol. 13 No. 3 (2020): December 2020 - March 2021

Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Riau Malay Weaving Industry Based on Local Wisdom

Mardatillah, Annisa (Unknown)
Rosmayani (Unknown)
Ramadani, Shafira Amalia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Dec 2020

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the strategy of developing Riau Malay woven fabrics’ competitiveness and what factors predominantly influence efforts to develop the sustainable competitive advantage of the Riau malay weaving industry based on local wisdom of Malay fabrics in Pekanbaru. The sampling technique chosen was using a purposive sampling of 14 SMEs of Riau Malay woven fabric in Pekanbaru. SWOT analysis was applied as an analysis tool. This research is more in looking at the Riau Malay woven fabric craftsmen based on their ethnic abilities to differ from previous research. The research findings show aspects of product strength consisting of authenticity values of motifs/patterns based on typical regional philosophies not possessed by other regions as a cultural identity. Human resources’ knowledge and skills in producing Riau Malay Weaving fabrics inimitable, and there is no substitute for being a force that will not quickly transfer to other companies.

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Journal Info

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jurnalirjbs

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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International Research Journal of Business Studies (IRJBS) comprises three constructs. The word “International” refers to our mission to provide readers with relevant fields of study and to involve authors in giving their contributions on an international scale. ”Research Journal” refers to ...