
W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne
Blue ocean strategy seeks uncontested market space by rethinking which factors buyers value and pursuing differentiation and low cost together.
Value innovation is the cornerstone of creating new markets because it aligns utility, price, and cost.
The four actions framework helps businesses identify which traditional industry factors to eliminate, reduce, raise, or create.
Companies must look beyond their current buyers and target three tiers of noncustomers to maximize potential demand.