Strategic Intelligence & Value Chain Management May 20, 2007
Posted by admin in : Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning , add a commentThe value chain is a business management concept that was first explained and made popular by Michael Porter.
The value chain classifies the generic value-adding activities of an organization. The “primary activities” include: inbound logistics, operations (production), outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and services (maintenance). The “support activities” include: administrative infrastructure management, human resource management, Research & Development, and procurement. The costs and value drivers are identified for each value activity.
Strategic Insights Launches The Next Generation of Competitive Intelligence May 7, 2007
Posted by admin in : In The News , add a commentStrategic Insights is a global enterprise intelligence consulting firm that helps companies use intelligence to protect their business against financial loss, maintain a competitive advantage,establish best practices and identify strategic opportunities.
Recent highprofile cases involving questionable factfinding techniques performed in the name of competitive intelligence have made board members and executives wary of its use as an effective business tool. According to Strategic Insights, companies that rely strictly on traditional competitive intelligence to protect their leadership position could be putting billions of dollars at risk. (more…)
Benchmarking Study - Achieving Competitive Intelligence Power December 18, 2006
Posted by admin in : In The News , 1 comment so farInformation is power. True enough. But synthesizing information into critical competitive insights that drive corporate strategy is the real art of the competitive intelligence function. Indeed, highly effective CI leaders at top pharmas can attest to the profound return on the bottom line that their departments have been able to generate. Moreover, increased pricing transparency in the marketplace means CI insights will play a more powerful role than ever in besting the competition and driving significant value add in the future.
SCIP Board of Directors: Proactive Worldwide President Elected December 11, 2006
Posted by admin in : In The News , add a commentMr. David J. Kalinowski, President and COO of Proactive Worldwide, Inc., has won a seat on the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) board of directors for a three-year term starting in 2007.
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Industry Profile On Evolving German Chemicals Industry December 1, 2006
Posted by admin in : Market Research , add a commentThe addition of German Chemicals Industry: Sector Report to their offering has been announced by Research and Markets
This industry profile is an assimilation of insider knowledge, market characteristics and economic indicators. It analyzes the critical success factors in the industry – how the industry has evolved and how competitive dynamics have impacted market behavior. The profile is a tool to help your company gain an in-depth knowledge and competitive advantage in the industry.
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Overview of China Plastics Industry November 30, 2006
Posted by admin in : In The News, Market Research , add a commentPrimary Impact Authors Overview of China Plastics Industry and Makes Available Subscription Studies on China’s Masterbatch, Compounding, Injection Molding, and Extrusion Markets.
The China Plastics Overview, free from Primary Impact, will provide clear information about the areas of growth, opportunity, and challenges in this dynamic market place. The study, which was produced for and sponsored by PlasticsNews, a trade publication serving the international plastics industry, was released at its first “Plastics News China Forum 2006 - Navigating China’s Business Landscape”, held November 14 - 15, 2006 in Chicago. The forum provided plastics industry decision-makers with current information and trends, and brought together experts in the field to share industry knowledge.
Drug and Diagnostic Development in Neurodegenerative Diseases - Weekly Monitored
Posted by admin in : In The News, Market Research , add a commentHiTIS – life science & biotech intelligence, a European life sciences industry focused competitive intelligence firm, added recently a neurodegenerative diseases therapies-focused publication to its family of periodical competitive intelligence reports.
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A Guide for Your Journey to Best-practice Processes November 10, 2006
Posted by admin in : Learning , add a commentIn an article with the title “Managing your competitive intelligence function” you can find an excerpt from the book “Competitive Intelligence: A Guide for Your Journey to Best-practice Processes” by by Paige Leavitt, John Prescott, Darcy Lemons, Farida Hasanali.
In order to give you an idea of it, you can read here is an excerpt from the excerpt:
21 Essential Life Science Market Research Reports November 9, 2006
Posted by admin in : In The News, Market Research , add a commentBioInformatics, LLC, is a market research and consulting firm serving the life science industry. BioInformatics has released a new catalog featuring 21 market research reports. BioInformatics reports are based on the experiences and expectations of a huge amount (hundreds, sometimes even thousands) of scientific customers who buy products to support their research.
Consumers Attitude Towards Business Intelligence And Data Mining November 8, 2006
Posted by admin in : In The News, Business Intelligence, Market Research , 1 comment so farAccording to a province-wide online study of nearly 600 adult British Columbia and Alberta residents conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA), consumers are very knowledgeable and supportive of companies that conduct business intelligence (BI) activities, and personally participate in a wide number of these activities. However, consumers are also very skeptical and suspicious about data mining, and have significant concerns about invasion of personal privacy, and the potential misuse of this information.
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