For a best$-$cost provider strategy to be successful, a company must have

access to greater learning$/$experience curve effects and scale economies than rivals.

resource strengths and competitive capabilities that allow it to incorporate upscale attributes at lower costs than rivals whose products have similar upscale attributes.

a short, low$-$cost value chain.

one of the best$-$known and most respected brand names in the industry.

excellent marketing and sales skills in convincing buyers to pay a premium price for the attributes$/$features incorporated in its product.