• A pioneer is a company that gains a competitive advantage by being the first to introduce a new product or service to the market.

  • First movers usually achieve strong brand awareness and customer loyalty.
  • First-mover advantages include the time it takes to achieve economies of scale - cost-effective ways to manufacture or deliver a product.
  • The disadvantages of first movers include the risk that products will be copied or improved by competitors.
  • Amazon and eBay are examples of pioneering companies.