
Our collection of articles on the impact of substitute products on an industry – and the importance of being aware of indirect competitors.
Latest articles on substitute products

Substitutes vs Industry: The difference between substitute products and your industry
This article explores the fundamental difference between an industry and a substitute industry – how the inputs to the industries differ, thus resulting in different means of production.

Substitute products: Why managers need to be aware of substitutes
This article explores the impact of substitute products – and why they can pose a threat that managers don’t always take into account.

What are substitute products?
What is meant by substitutes in strategic analysis? This article explores the meaning of substitutes to the products of your industry.

What are substitute products?
What is meant by substitutes in strategic analysis? This article explores the meaning of substitutes to the products of your industry.

Substitute products: Why managers need to be aware of substitutes
This article explores the impact of substitute products – and why they can pose a threat that managers don’t always take into account.

Substitutes vs Industry: The difference between substitute products and your industry
This article explores the fundamental difference between an industry and a substitute industry – how the inputs to the industries differ, thus resulting in different means of production.