Daniel F. Spulber is the Elinor Hobbs Distinguished Professor of International Business and Professor of Management Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He is the founder of Kellogg's International Business & Markets Program.

Review of the hardback: 'In our fiercely competitive global landscape, it is critical to stay several steps ahead of the trends, markets and technologies that ensure success. Daniel Spulber's insightful methodology is a must-read for international business managers looking for a strategic advantage.' Bill McDermott, President and CEO, SAP Americas

• List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction: the global challenge; 1. The global mosaic; 2. Global strategic analysis; 3. Global competitive advantage; 4. Global competitive strategy; 5. Global investment strategy: choosing the best mix of transactions and investment; 6. The global business organization; 7. Lenovo: entering global competition; 8. Cemex: making global markets; 9. Dairy farm: regional retail strategy; 10. Danone: organizing for global competition; Conclusion.

Daniel F. Spulber is the Elinor Hobbs Distinguished Professor of International Business and Professor of Management Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He is the founder of Kellogg's International Business & Markets Program.

Review of the hardback: 'In our fiercely competitive global landscape, it is critical to stay several steps ahead of the trends, markets and technologies that ensure success. Daniel Spulber's insightful methodology is a must-read for international business managers looking for a strategic advantage.' Bill McDermott, President and CEO, SAP Americas

• List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction: the global challenge; 1. The global mosaic; 2. Global strategic analysis; 3. Global competitive advantage; 4. Global competitive strategy; 5. Global investment strategy: choosing the best mix of transactions and investment; 6. The global business organization; 7. Lenovo: entering global competition; 8. Cemex: making global markets; 9. Dairy farm: regional retail strategy; 10. Danone: organizing for global competition; Conclusion.

Daniel F. Spulber is the Elinor Hobbs Distinguished Professor of International Business and Professor of Management Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He is the founder of Kellogg's International Business & Markets Program.

Review of the hardback: 'In our fiercely competitive global landscape, it is critical to stay several steps ahead of the trends, markets and technologies that ensure success. Daniel Spulber's insightful methodology is a must-read for international business managers looking for a strategic advantage.' Bill McDermott, President and CEO, SAP Americas

• List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction: the global challenge; 1. The global mosaic; 2. Global strategic analysis; 3. Global competitive advantage; 4. Global competitive strategy; 5. Global investment strategy: choosing the best mix of transactions and investment; 6. The global business organization; 7. Lenovo: entering global competition; 8. Cemex: making global markets; 9. Dairy farm: regional retail strategy; 10. Danone: organizing for global competition; Conclusion.