Economic Intelligence and Its Role in Achieving Competitive Advantage at Kufa Cement Plant

Abstract

This research aims to explore the nature of the relationship between economic intelligence, through its dimensions which include strategic awareness, strategic information security, influence policy, and competitive advantage, encompassing dimensions of cost, flexibility, quality, competition, delivery, and creativity. The research problem has been identified through a set of questions focused on the nature of the relationship between the research variables, indicating the potential benefits of the dimensions of economic intelligence in achieving competitive advantage at the Kufa Cement Factory. To achieve this goal, a hypothetical framework has been established that includes two main hypotheses related to testing the correlation and impact between the research variables. To verify the validity of these hypotheses, all of them underwent multiple tests to ensure their accuracy. The importance of the research lies in the significance of the studied variables (economic intelligence and competitive advantage), as it is expected that these variables will contribute to improving organizational performance, thereby enhancing their ability to compete in the field of economic intelligence. This requires acting intelligently, seizing opportunities, acquiring information, and interacting within and outside the work environment, which contributes to the stability of the organization and the achievement of its future strategic goals.