A useful note explaining the concept of global value chains:
https://globalvaluechains.org/concept-tools
A useful note on SWOT analysis:
http://www.provenmodels.com/37/swot-analysis/c.-roland-christensen--edmund-p.-learned--kenneth-r.-andrews--william-d.-guth/
A useful note on core competencies:
http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/core-competencies/
A useful note on competitive advantage and value creation:
http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/competitive-advantage/
A useful note on Michael Porter’s value chain analysis:
http://www.provenmodels.com/26/value-chain-analysis/porter,-michael-e.
A useful note explaining the concept of global value chains:
http://www.globalvaluechains.org/concepts.html
A short video interview on using online tools for competitive intelligence:
http://videos.webpronews.com/2009/10/12/improving-your-competitive-intelligence/