A company achieves best-cost provider status by
O concentrating its full attention on attracting value-conscious buyers looking for the best price for the best product produced at the best cost.
O providing buyers with the best features and attributes, thereby enabling it to charge the best price and deliver the best value to its customers.
O having the best cost (as compared to rivals) for each activity in the industry's value chain.
O developing the capability to incorporate attractive upscale attributes at a lower cost than those rivals with comparable upscale product offerings.
O using the best operating practices and incorporating the best features and attributes.