Longitudinal Barriers Global and China Top Players Market

Longitudinal Barriers - Global and China Top Players Market Share and Ranking 2025

Longitudinal Barriers Global and China Top Players Market

Longitudinal Barriers - Global and China Top Players Market Share and Ranking 2025


Longitudinal Barriers Market by End User (Office Building Construction, Retail Construction, Hospitality Construction, Institutional Construction, Other End Users), by North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), by South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), by Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), by Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa), by Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, Oceania, Rest of Asia Pacific) Forecast 2024-2031 is a comprehensive report that provides insights into the market dynamics, including the key drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry landscape. It also delves into the competitive landscape, highlighting the major players and their strategies.


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Longitudinal Barriers Market Size and Forecast 2024 to 2031

• The global Longitudinal Barriers market was valued at US$ XX Million in 2024
• It is estimated to expand at a CAGR of % from 2024 to 2031
• The global Longitudinal Barriers market is expected to reach the value of US$ XX Million by the end of 2031

Longitudinal Barriers Market Overview
Longitudinal barriers are considered passive safety systems designed to protect roadside hazards from motor vehicles. It is specially used to prevent road vehicles or railway trains from rushing out of the track in the event of a traffic accident, causing shock disasters to other nearby infrastructure.



This report studies and analyses global Longitudinal Barriers status and future trends, helping the client to determine the Longitudinal Barriers market size of the total market opportunity by Type, by Application, by company, and by region & country. This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Longitudinal Barriers. It provides market size (in K Units & US$ million) and Year-over-Year growth, considering 2024 as the base year. For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments. To assess the competitive environment within the market, including supplier revenue, market share, and company profiles.

Longitudinal Barriers Market Key Takeaways

(1) Global Longitudinal Barriers market size, history data 2020-2024 , and forecast data 2024 -2031, (US$ million) & (K Units)
(2) Global Longitudinal Barriers sales, revenue, price by company, market share, and industry ranking 2020-2024, (US$ million) & (K Units)
(3) China Longitudinal Barriers sales, revenue, price by company, market share, and industry ranking 2020-2024, (US$ million) & (K Units)
(4) Global Longitudinal Barriers key consuming regions, consumption quantity, consumption value, and demand structure
(5) Global Longitudinal Barriers key producing regions, capacity, production, and year-over-year growth
(6) Longitudinal Barriers industry chains, upstream, midstream, and downstream

Longitudinal Barriers Market: Key Players

The competitive landscape of the Longitudinal Barriers Market offers a comprehensive analysis of key players. It includes insights such as company overviews, financial performance, revenue generation, market potential, research and development investments, new market strategies, regional presence, strengths and weaknesses, product launches, product range, and application leadership. These data points specifically pertain to the companies' activities and focus within the Longitudinal Barriers Market. Some of the major players operating in the Longitudinal Barriers Market are:
  • Gregory
  • Trinity Highway Products, LLC.
  • Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems
  • Safe Roads Highway Products Inc
  • Ingal Civil
  • Webforge
  • Australian Construction Products
  • OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite)
  • Safe Direction
  • Brifen


Market IntelliX's study on the Longitudinal Barriers market offers information divided into important segments — type, applications, end-use, and region. This report provides comprehensive data and information about the important market dynamics and growth parameters associated with these categories.

Longitudinal Barriers Market by Type [Analysis by Value from 2020 to 2031]:
  • Lightweight Galvanized Steel
  • All-Steel
  • EVA plastic
  • Others


Longitudinal Barriers Market by Application [Analysis by Value from 2020 to 2031]:
  • Urban Road
  • Highway
  • Airport
  • Others


Longitudinal Barriers Market by Region [Analysis by Value from 2020 to 2031]:
  • North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
  • Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia and Spain etc.)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia and Southeast Asia etc.)
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina and Colombia etc.)
  • Middle East & Africa (South Africa, UAE and Saudi Arabia etc.)


Longitudinal Barriers Market Report Includes:

Chapter 1: To describe Longitudinal Barriers product scope, global sales quantity, value and average price, China sales quantity, value and average price, development opportunities, challenges, trends, and policies.

Chapter 2: Global Longitudinal Barriers market share and ranking of major manufacturers, sales quantity, revenue, average price, 2020-2024

Chapter 3: China Longitudinal Barriers market share and ranking of major manufacturers, sales quantity, revenue, average price, 2020-2024

Chapter 4: Global key producing regions of Longitudinal Barriers , percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 5: Longitudinal Barriers industry chain, upstream, medium-stream, and downstream.

Chapter 6: Segment by Type, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 7: Segment by Application, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 8: Segment in regional level, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 9: Segment in country level, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 10: Company profile, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product specifications, application, recent development, sales quantity, average price, revenue, and gross margin.

Chapter 11: Conclusions

1 Market Overview

1.1 Longitudinal Barriers Definition

1.2 Global Longitudinal Barriers Market Size and Forecast

1.2.1 By Consumption Value, Global Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

1.2.2 By Sales Quantity, Global Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

1.2.3 Global Longitudinal Barriers Average Selling Price (ASP), 2020-2031

1.3 China Longitudinal Barriers Market Size and Forecast

1.3.1 By Consumption Value, China Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

1.3.2 By Sales Quantity, China Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

1.3.3 China Longitudinal Barriers Average Selling Price (ASP), 2020-2031

1.4 Share of China Longitudinal Barriers Market with Respect to the Global Market

1.4.1 By Consumption Value, China Longitudinal Barriers Market Share in Global, 2020-2031

1.4.2 By Sales Quantity, China Longitudinal Barriers Market Share in Global, 2020-2031

1.4.3 Longitudinal Barriers Market Size: China VS Global, 2020-2031

1.5 Longitudinal Barriers Market Dynamics

1.5.1 Longitudinal Barriers Market Drivers

1.5.2 Longitudinal Barriers Market Restraints

1.5.3 Longitudinal Barriers Industry Trends

1.5.4 Longitudinal Barriers Industry Policy

2 Global Leading Manufacturers and Market Share

2.1 By Revenue of Longitudinal Barriers, Global Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

2.2 By Sales Quantity of Longitudinal Barriers, Global Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

2.3 Longitudinal Barriers Average Selling Price (ASP) by Company, 2020-2025

2.4 Global Longitudinal Barriers Participants, Market Position (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)

2.5 Global Longitudinal Barriers Concentration Ratio

2.6 Global Longitudinal Barriers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans

2.7 Global Longitudinal Barriers Manufacturers Product Type

2.8 Head Office and Longitudinal Barriers Production Site of Key Manufacturer

2.9 Longitudinal Barriers Capacity of Major Manufacturers and Future Plan

3 China Leading Manufacturers and Market Share

3.1 By Revenue of Longitudinal Barriers, China Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

3.2 By Sales Quantity of Longitudinal Barriers, China Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

3.3 China Longitudinal Barriers Longitudinal Barriers Participants, Market Position (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)

4 Global Producing Regions

4.1 Global Longitudinal Barriers Capacity, Output and Capacity Utilization, 2020-2031

4.2 Global Longitudinal Barriers Capacity by Region

4.3 Global Longitudinal Barriers Production & Forecast by Region, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

4.4 Global Longitudinal Barriers Production by Region, 2020-2031

4.5 Global Longitudinal Barriers Production Market Share & Forecast by Region, 2020-2031

5 Industry Chain Analysis

5.1 Longitudinal Barriers Industry Chain

5.2 Longitudinal Barriers Upstream Analysis

5.2.1 Longitudinal Barriers Core Raw Materials

5.2.2 Main Manufacturers of Longitudinal Barriers Core Raw Materials

5.3 Midstream Analysis

5.4 Downstream Analysis

5.5 Longitudinal Barriers Production Mode

5.6 Longitudinal Barriers Procurement Model

5.7 Longitudinal Barriers Industry Sales Model and Sales Channels

5.7.1 Longitudinal Barriers Sales Model

5.7.2 Longitudinal Barriers Typical Distributors

6 Sights by Product Type

6.1 Longitudinal Barriers Classification

6.1.1 Lightweight Galvanized Steel

6.1.2 All-Steel

6.1.3 EVA plastic

6.1.4 Others

6.2 by Type, Global Longitudinal Barriers Consumption Value & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

6.3 by Type, Global Longitudinal Barriers Consumption Value, 2020-2031

6.4 by Type, Global Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

6.5 by Type, Global Longitudinal Barriers Average Selling Price (ASP), 2020-2031

7 Sights by Application

7.1 Longitudinal Barriers Segment by Application

7.1.1 Urban Road

7.1.2 Highway

7.1.3 Airport

7.1.4 Others

7.2 by Application, Global Longitudinal Barriers Consumption Value & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

7.3 by Application, Global Longitudinal Barriers Consumption Value, 2020-2031

7.4 by Application, Global Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

7.5 by Application, Global Longitudinal Barriers Price, 2020-2031

8 Sales Sights by Region

8.1 By Region, Global Longitudinal Barriers Consumption Value, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

8.2 By Region, Global Longitudinal Barriers Consumption Value, 2020-2031

8.3 By Region, Global Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

8.4 North America

8.4.1 North America Longitudinal Barriers Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.4.2 By Country, North America Longitudinal Barriers Market Size Market Share

8.5 Europe

8.5.1 Europe Longitudinal Barriers Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.5.2 By Country, Europe Longitudinal Barriers Market Size Market Share

8.6 Asia Pacific

8.6.1 Asia Pacific Longitudinal Barriers Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.6.2 By Country/Region, Asia Pacific Longitudinal Barriers Market Size Market Share

8.7 South America

8.7.1 South America Longitudinal Barriers Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.7.2 By Country, South America Longitudinal Barriers Market Size Market Share

8.8 Middle East & Africa

9 Sales Sights by Country Level

9.1 By Country, Global Longitudinal Barriers Market Size & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

9.2 By Country, Global Longitudinal Barriers Consumption Value, 2020-2031

9.3 By Country, Global Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

9.4 United States

9.4.1 United States Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.4.2 by Type, United States Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.4.3 by Application, United States Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.5 Europe

9.5.1 Europe Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.5.2 by Type, Europe Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.5.3 by Application, Europe Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.6 China

9.6.1 China Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.6.2 by Type, China Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.6.3 by Application, China Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.7 Japan

9.7.1 Japan Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.7.2 by Type, Japan Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.7.3 by Application, Japan Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.8 South Korea

9.8.1 South Korea Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.8.2 by Type, South Korea Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.8.3 by Application, South Korea Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.9 Southeast Asia

9.9.1 Southeast Asia Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.9.2 by Type, Southeast Asia Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.9.3 by Application, Southeast Asia Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.10 India

9.10.1 India Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.10.2 by Type, India Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.10.3 by Application, India Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.11 Middle East & Africa

9.11.1 Middle East & Africa Longitudinal Barriers Market Size, 2020-2031

9.11.2 by Type, Middle East & Africa Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.11.3 by Application, Middle East & Africa Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

10 Manufacturers Profile

10.1 Gregory

10.1.1 Gregory Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.1.2 Gregory Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.1.3 Gregory Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.1.4 Gregory Company Profile and Main Business

10.1.5 Gregory Recent Developments

10.2 Trinity Highway Products, LLC.

10.2.1 Trinity Highway Products, LLC. Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.2.2 Trinity Highway Products, LLC. Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.2.3 Trinity Highway Products, LLC. Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.2.4 Trinity Highway Products, LLC. Company Profile and Main Business

10.2.5 Trinity Highway Products, LLC. Recent Developments

10.3 Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems

10.3.1 Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.3.2 Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.3.3 Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.3.4 Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems Company Profile and Main Business

10.3.5 Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems Recent Developments

10.4 Safe Roads Highway Products Inc

10.4.1 Safe Roads Highway Products Inc Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.4.2 Safe Roads Highway Products Inc Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.4.3 Safe Roads Highway Products Inc Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.4.4 Safe Roads Highway Products Inc Company Profile and Main Business

10.4.5 Safe Roads Highway Products Inc Recent Developments

10.5 Ingal Civil

10.5.1 Ingal Civil Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.5.2 Ingal Civil Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.5.3 Ingal Civil Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.5.4 Ingal Civil Company Profile and Main Business

10.5.5 Ingal Civil Recent Developments

10.6 Webforge

10.6.1 Webforge Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.6.2 Webforge Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.6.3 Webforge Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.6.4 Webforge Company Profile and Main Business

10.6.5 Webforge Recent Developments

10.7 Australian Construction Products

10.7.1 Australian Construction Products Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.7.2 Australian Construction Products Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.7.3 Australian Construction Products Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.7.4 Australian Construction Products Company Profile and Main Business

10.7.5 Australian Construction Products Recent Developments

10.8 OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite)

10.8.1 OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite) Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.8.2 OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite) Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.8.3 OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite) Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.8.4 OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite) Company Profile and Main Business

10.8.5 OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite) Recent Developments

10.9 Safe Direction

10.9.1 Safe Direction Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.9.2 Safe Direction Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.9.3 Safe Direction Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.9.4 Safe Direction Company Profile and Main Business

10.9.5 Safe Direction Recent Developments

10.10 Brifen

10.10.1 Brifen Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.10.2 Brifen Longitudinal Barriers Models, Specifications, and Application

10.10.3 Brifen Longitudinal Barriers Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.10.4 Brifen Company Profile and Main Business

10.10.5 Brifen Recent Developments

11 Conclusion

12 Appendix

12.1 Research Methodology

12.2 Data Source

12.2.1 Secondary Sources

12.2.2 Primary Sources

12.3 Market Estimation Model

12.4 Disclaimer

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Longitudinal Barriers Market Size Estimation

To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.

Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.

Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.

We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.

Data Source

Secondary Sources

This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.

These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.

On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.

These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):
Why is the Longitudinal Barriers Market trending toward high growth trajectories?
A dynamic process in the Longitudinal Barriers Market is initiated by new entrants, including competitors from unrelated industries, in addition to the established players like Gregory, Trinity Highway Products, LLC., Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems, Safe Roads Highway Products Inc, Ingal Civil, Webforge, Australian Construction Products, OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite), Safe Direction, Brifen.
How competitive is the Longitudinal Barriers Market going to be?
The strategic moves of the Longitudinal Barriers Market players such as Gregory, Trinity Highway Products, LLC., Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems, Safe Roads Highway Products Inc, Ingal Civil, Webforge, Australian Construction Products, OBO Bettermann Holdings Africa Ltd(Armco Superlite), Safe Direction, Brifen, and others clearly highlight consumer-centric strategies that use technology to improve customer experience.
Who are the significant end-users in the Longitudinal Barriers Market?
The key end-users in the Longitudinal Barriers Market are Urban Road, Highway, Airport, Others
What is the expected rate of growth in the Longitudinal Barriers Market?
From 2025 to 2030, the Longitudinal Barriers Market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of YY%, reaching a value of USD XXX Million.
What are the advantages of the Longitudinal Barriers Market research study?
The Longitudinal Barriers Market research study aids businesses in strategic planning so that they may realize and gain business value from their growth strategies.
Who should consider the Longitudinal Barriers Market study?
The Longitudinal Barriers Industry stakeholders, executives, and experts, as well as individuals who need to develop consumer-friendly strategies and use technology to stay ahead of the competition.