<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Internal analysis helps product managers identify strengths and weaknesses to ensure alignment and competitiveness.The VRIO framework assesses resources for sustainable competitive advantage through Value, Rarity, Imitability, and Organization.Value assesses a resource's ability to meet customer needs and outpace competitors.Rarity determines if a resource is unique and provides a competitive edge.Imitability evaluates how easily competitors can replicate a resource.Organization looks at the company's structure to leverage resources effectively.Resources that are valuable, rare, hard to imitate, and well-organized provide sustainable competitive advantage.Core competencies should be protected and scaled, while temporary advantages require continuous innovation.Misclassifying resources can lead to overconfidence in competitiveness.Collaborative VRIO analysis across functions ensures a comprehensive view of competitive assets.