Competitor Analysis / Intelligence

The definition of competitive intelligence (CI) or competitor intelligence is the process in which a company gathers and analyzes information about its industry, business environment, competitors, and products with the goal of directing its future strategy.

Competitive Analysis / Intelligence encompasses all aspects of competitive intelligence including:

(1) planning

(2) identifying decision-makers' intelligence needs

(3) collecting and analyzing information

(4) disseminating intelligence products and services

(5) evaluating intelligence activities

(6) promoting ...

Steps to create a successful competitive intelligence process