A blue ocean $($or integration strategy$)$ differs from a low$-$cost strategy in that:

the intent of an integration strategy is not to be the absolute lowest$-$cost provider because an integrator must also increase perceived value.

the focus of an integrator is on lowering the economic value created, whereas a cost leader focuses on increasing the economic value created.

economies of scale are more important to an integrator, while economies of scope are more important to a cost leader.

an integrator's research and development focus is on process technologies, and a cost$-$leader's focus is on product technologies.