One of the most important steps before investment is to evaluate the competitive advantage of a company. This indicates those special attributes or strategies that give it an edge over its competitors ...

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, ...

Companies promoted their global footprints as insurance against regional disruptions, but recent events have exposed limitations to geography alone. We’re witnessing a realization that manufacturing ...

These companies have a competitive advantage by valuing human energy curves over output metrics alone. Not only do they win ...

An often-overlooked competitive advantage in business isn’t your technology stack, market share, or even your talent pipeline—it’s your leadership team’s customer obsession. As someone who recently ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrea Hill is a multi-industry CEO covering business & technology. The focus is now shifting to AI and competitive advantage, as ...

Brambles' network effects and scale in logistics create a competitive moat, driving efficiency, profitability, and market share growth. The company benefits from resilient end-markets, with 85% of ...

You might have heard of Rosetta Stone—pioneers who created the world’s first digital language-learning software. I joined the business in 2017 when the company was struggling to keep up with the times ...

Cencora is a 'super cash cow' with high capital turnover and low margins, generating substantial free cash flow from its competitive advantages. COR's business model thrives on low-cost operations, ...

In business analysis, finding key competitive advantages helps identify firms that can sustain their market position over time. Competitive advantages can come from many sources. This includes things ...