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How to best structure for comparison with competitors to have a MECE approach?

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Hey, a few remarks on this from my point of view (there is no wrong or right here). 1) Comparing the client/target with competitors should not fall under market. The only competition related issue that should be loo ... (read entire answer)

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Online credit comparison portal wants to grow its business (market sizing + strategic case)

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Anonymous A gave the best answer on Nov 08, 2018

Hi Samuel, Thanks for sharing your example, it is quite an interesting case. I will try to answer the questions, please suggest improvements and we can have a dialogue about it. 1. Market sizing population of cou ... (read entire answer)

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How would you structure this case? Competitor launches new product...

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 23, 2021

Hey there, You have a fantastic structure in place already. You're hitting all the key points: analysis of the competing product, impact on your company, and response. There are a few key questions I would add: You wan ... (read entire answer)

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A good approach to benchmark competitive position of a firm?

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Hi Roberto, Here, the main statement is "Is my product better than my competitions' products in the areas that my customers care about?" In general, a Product, Company, Competition, Customer, framework could work. O ... (read entire answer)

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Competitive Analysis

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Hi, Each case (even a competitive analysis) should have an objective. It can't be a competitive analysis just for the purpose of the analysis. So what's the objective of your case? Best

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Competitive response cases - what factors would you consider to make a decision?

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Anonymous A gave the best answer on Jul 25, 2017

First ask if the competitor aims to target the same segment(s) that we serve. If so, then: 1- What are the customer segment's needs? 2- What are our comp adv (and link it to #1) 3- What are the competition's com ... (read entire answer)

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Case: How should the client evaluate the entry of new competitors?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 01, 2017

Here is my take on this: 1) Market size can be calculated by breaking it down into two: Households and Commercial application. We will concentrate on households: Number of households in Europe (Estimated numbers ava ... (read entire answer)

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