Inventors:
Robert A. Farmer - Morton IL, US
Gordon D. Ferguson - Peoria IL, US
Ernest P. Thomatis - Chicago IL, US
Steven L. Vanne - Metamora IL, US
International Classification:
G06F 9/44
Abstract:
A system for performing a competitive assessment including a method for evaluating at least one operation associated with a market sector is disclosed. The method includes determining a first entity and at least one second entity, each performing the at least one operation within the market sector to separately produce a desired output. The method also includes compiling data indicative of the first entity and the at least one second entity respectively performing the at least one operation. The method also includes determining a first value and at least one second value as a function of the compiled data. The first and at least one second value are indicative of a respective ability of the first and the at least one second entity to perform the at least one operation. The method further includes evaluating the at least one operation as an advantage of the first entity over the second entity with respect to the market sector if the first value is greater than the at least one second value.
