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Case Studies in Competitive Intelligence: Real-World Applications in Global Industries

Case Studies in Competitive Intelligence: Real-World Applications in Global Industries
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Author(s): Mustafa Kayyali (Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Idlib, Syria)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
Source title: Competitive Intelligence in the Digital Age: Strategies for Business and Technology Leadership
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ricardo Marcão (ISLA Santarem, Polytechnic University, Portugal & NECE, University of Beira Interior, Portugal )and Vasco Ribeiro Santos (Polytechnic University of Tomar, Portugal & ISLA Santarém Polytechnic University, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2690-0.ch002

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Abstract

This chapter explores the practical landscape of competitive intelligence (CI) through a series of global industry case studies that illustrate how data, strategy, and decision-making intersect in real-world scenarios. As businesses face increasing volatility and digital acceleration, CI has evolved from a peripheral analytical tool into a central pillar of strategic foresight. Drawing from sectors including manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and emerging tech, the chapter dissects how firms collect, process, and act on intelligence to secure market advantage. It also examines the fine line between ethical intelligence gathering and invasive surveillance in a data-saturated world. Beyond tools and frameworks, the focus is on lived practice—what actually works, where it fails, and why context matters. This work invites both scholars and practitioners to rethink how intelligence is conceptualized and operationalized in an age where information is abundant, but actionable insight remains scarce.

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