Knowledge

How to solve each kind of case, and what every word means.

Porter's Five Forces

Judging whether an industry is worth entering, or why its margins are thin.

Use the idea inside a branch. Never say the name.

How attractive is the industry?
  • Rivalry among current players
  • New entrants
  • Substitutes
  • Buyers' power
  • Suppliers' power

Watch out: Name the one or two forces that matter here instead of weighing all five equally.

On a case

Is quick commerce in India an attractive business?

Quick commerce margins
  • Rivalry: several funded apps discounting
  • New entrants: dark stores need heavy capital
  • Substitutes: kirana stores deliver too
  • Buyers: switch apps at no cost
  • Suppliers: large brands set terms

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