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Market study and industry analysis: the guide

Understanding an industry by mapping customers, players, the value chain, and trends, sizing it, and forming a clear point of view.

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What strong candidates can do

  • Map an industry on four lenses
  • Size a market and its growth
  • Lead with the trend that matters and what it means for the client

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What is a market study case?

Understanding an industry by mapping customers, players, the value chain, and trends, sizing it, and forming a clear point of view.

How do you approach a market study case?

Map the customers, players, value chain and trends, size the market, and finish with a clear point of view on where the profit is and where it is moving.

What is the most common mistake in a market study case?

Presenting a pile of data with no point of view.

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