Private Label Strategy as a Business Management Capability: Managerial Frameworks for Sustainable Growth
Abstract
Private label strategies have become a central growth mechanism in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) markets, traditionally framed as product- or price-driven initiatives. While these approaches emphasize cost advantages and rapid market penetration, they frequently overlook the managerial complexity required to sustain private label success over time. This paper argues that private label strategy should be reconceptualized not as a tactical product decision, but as a core business management capability that shapes long-term organizational performance. Adopting a business management and consultancy-oriented perspective, the study reframes private label strategy as a system of managerial decisions involving governance, cross-functional coordination, and strategic control. Sustainable growth through private labels depends not solely on sourcing efficiency or pricing power, but on the organization’s ability to integrate sales, operations, R&D, and financial management within a coherent managerial framework. The paper contends that many private label initiatives underperform because they are managed as isolated commercial projects rather than as enterprise-level capabilities.The study develops conceptual managerial frameworks that explain how private label strategies can be governed, coordinated, and scaled to support sustainable growth. It highlights the role of decision rights, organizational alignment, and managerial judgment in balancing volume growth with margin quality, brand perception, and operational resilience. By shifting the analytical focus from products to management systems, the paper clarifies why some organizations achieve durable value from private labels while others experience volatility and strategic drift. This research contributes to business management literature by positioning private label strategy as a managerial capability rather than a functional tactic. It offers theoretical insights and practical implications for managers and consultants seeking to design private label systems that support long-term growth, organizational coherence, and enterprise value creation.
Keywords
Business Management, Private Label Strategy, Managerial Capabilities, Sustainable Growth, FMCG Organizations
Citations
IRE Journals:
Eyup Doruk "Private Label Strategy as a Business Management Capability: Managerial Frameworks for Sustainable Growth" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 3 2025 Page 2172-2180 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1713938
IEEE:
Eyup Doruk
"Private Label Strategy as a Business Management Capability: Managerial Frameworks for Sustainable Growth" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(3) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1713938
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