A company resource weakness or competitive deficiency

usually stems from having a missing link or links in the industry value chain.

is something a company lacks or does poorly $($in comparison to rivals$)$ or a condition that puts it at a disadvantage in the marketplace.

represents a problem that needs to be turned into a strength because weaknesses prevent a firm from being a winner in the marketplace.

Causes the company to fall into a lower strategic group than it otherwise could compete in$.$