By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA
Originally published June 6, 2018
If you are in the aerospace or automotive businesses, competitive intelligence can give you a distinct competitive edge. This article shows you how. Read more here.
Using Competitive Intelligence for Advantage in the Aerospace and Automotive Industries
Wine Bottles, Wine Boxes and the Premium Glass of Wine: A Packaging Conundrum
By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D.
Originally published February 6, 2018
This article explores alternative packaging for wine that can protect and accelerate business growth. Read more here.
Business, Butterflies, and the “Amazon Effect”
By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published September 26, 2017
This article explores how Amazon is changing how the world does business. Read more here.
Is Carbon Fiber on Your Horizon? 3D Print It.
By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published April 27, 2017
This article explores 3D printing of carbon fiber composite materials .
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Vanishing Packaging: A Tech Scouting Report
By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published January 20, 2017
This sample report demonstrates technology scouting in the edible packaging market space.
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Tire Weight Reduction in Passenger Cars & Light Trucks – Which Companies are Driving the Technology?
By Ben Bahavar, Ph.D.
Originally published June 14, 2016
Over the past few years there has been an increase in patent and non-patent activity concerning the development of new grades of engineering polymers as materials to replace some of the metal components in automobiles and airplanes.
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How to Maximize Competitive Intelligence Research Results
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: March 4, 2016
Because competitive intelligence is such an important business function, it’s critical to know what to expect in terms of content in a competitive landscape report. This article examines how to maximize your research results.
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Latex Paints: New Products with Better Performance Enter the Marketplace
By Richard Maldanis, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: August 10th, 2015
Here is a brief look at recent developments in these areas.
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Considering Adjacent Markets? Read This First.
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: December 2nd, 2014
All of this appears to cast adjacent markets in a negative light but nothing could be further from the truth. Nerac enthusiastically encourages its clients to look for opportunities in adjacent spaces. Doing so, however, requires careful research and business case preparation, rigorous strategic discipline and plenty of patience. Read More