Effective Competitive Intelligence Techniques for Industrial Markets

Binner S., Beswick R., 1999 – Esomar CI Conference – Genf 1999

How can competitive intelligence in international industrial markets be conducted effectively and ethically?

Structured competitive intelligence allows companies to systematically gather relevant information about competitors, customer preferences, and market trends – while adhering to ethical standards. The combination of desk research, customer feedback, internal sources, and targeted expert interviews plays a key role.