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porters-five-forces

Analyze industry competitiveness across Porter's Five Forces with structural drivers.

1|Updated May 6, 2026
Search Tags:#competitive strategy#porters five forces#industry structure#substitutes#profit pool#buyer power#supplier power
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npx skills add https://github.com/jacob-balslev/skill-graph --skill porters-five-forces-jacob-balslev
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Skill: porters-five-forces
Source: https://github.com/jacob-balslev/skill-graph/tree/main/marketplace/skills/porters-five-forces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jacob-balslev/skill-graph --skill porters-five-forces-jacob-balslev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you replace vague market attractiveness talk with a structural diagnosis of how industry forces affect the profit pool and what that implies for positioning decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Industry boundary-first analysis: Forces you to define the geography, customer segment, product/service category, value-chain stage, relevant alternatives, and time horizon before scoring.
  • Force-by-force structural diagnostics: Covers all five forces (rivalry, entrants, supplier power, buyer power, substitutes) using structural drivers rather than checklist labels.
  • Profit-pool and trend translation: Connects each force to profitability implications and explains how trends can strengthen or weaken forces over time.
  • Decision-oriented outputs: Ends with strategic implications (e.g., narrow the segment, reposition away from strongest forces, build switching costs, reshape the industry, or decline entry when unattractive).

Quick Start

Use the porters-five-forces skill to diagnose an industry by defining the boundary, analyzing each of the five forces with structural drivers and trends, then stating the resulting profitability implication and strategic next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about porters-five-forces

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze industry competitiveness using Porter's Five Forces?▼

To analyze industry competitiveness with Porter's Five Forces, define the industry boundary first, then evaluate rivalry, entrants, supplier power, buyer power, and substitutes using structural drivers to reveal profit pressure.

What is the difference between substitutes and direct rivals in competitive strategy?▼

In competitive strategy, substitutes are alternative products or services fulfilling the same need, whereas direct rivals operate within the same industry boundary and compete for the identical profit pool.

When do I need to define industry boundaries for a profit pool analysis?▼

You need to define industry boundaries for profit pool analysis before scoring competitive forces, ensuring you specify geography, customer segment, product category, value-chain stage, and time horizon.

How do market trends affect buyer power and supplier power over time?▼

Market trends affect buyer power and supplier power by strengthening or weakening structural drivers over time, which directly shifts profitability implications and requires trend-aware strategic adjustments.

Can I use Porter's Five Forces for an industry entry or no-go evaluation?▼

Yes, you can use Porter's Five Forces for entry or no-go evaluation by diagnosing structural profit pressure across all five forces to determine if the industry is attractive enough to enter.

What strategic implications follow from diagnosing high buyer power and rivalry?▼

Strategic implications from high buyer power and rivalry include narrowing the target segment, repositioning away from the strongest forces, building switching costs, or declining entry when unattractive.

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