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March 18, 2026LogisticsOpen Access

Emergent Competitiveness in Artisanal Furniture: A Case Study from Misantla, Mexico

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LGLuis Enrique García-SantamaríaEFEduardo Fernández-EcheverríaGFGregorio Fernández-Lambert

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Overview

Mixed-methods study reveals low competitiveness in artisanal furniture sector, suggesting collaborative improvements.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore competitive dynamics in the artisanal wooden furniture industry in Misantla, Mexico.
  • Employed a mixed-methods research design.
  • Collected quantitative data from 187 family-managed production units using a structured questionnaire.
  • Conducted statistical analyses including descriptive measures and chi-square tests.
  • Utilized qualitative validation and thematic interpretation through expert assessments.
  • Overall competitiveness score was low at 1.92 out of 5.
  • Identified informal practices, limited technical training, and weak supply chain integration as key constraints.
  • Despite challenges, the sector maintains a strong cultural identity and contributes to the local economy.

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García-Santamaría et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba421b4e9516ffd37a21d9https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics10030066
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