The VRIO Framework

The articles below explain how the VRIO framework allows systematic examination of firm resources. The framework is useful in examining and why some resources are able to provide a sustainable competitive advantage.  By considering whether the resource is (V) valuable, (R) rare, (I) hard to imitate or substitute, and (O) whether the organization is set up to capture the value, helping to explain whether the firm is able to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.

Latest perspectives on the VRIO framework

What is competitive parity?

This article explores what is meant by competitive parity – and why firms may not be able to gain a competitive advantage over others

What is the VRIO framework?

This article unpacks the VRIO framework – and why it is important to consider whether resources are valuable, rare, hard imitate, or substitute, and the organization is organized to support the resource.

What is competitive parity?

This article explores what is meant by competitive parity – and why firms may not be able to gain a competitive advantage over others

What is the VRIO framework?

This article unpacks the VRIO framework – and why it is important to consider whether resources are valuable, rare, hard imitate, or substitute, and the organization is organized to support the resource.