Learning Purpose and objectives The first is to focus on the way in which forces of change can transform an industry structure and thus the competitive characteristics in a global environment. The second is to identify the sources of Caterpillar's extraordinary competition domination of this industry.Learning Purpose and objectives The first is to focus on the way in which forces of change can transform an industry structure and thus the competitive characteristics in a global environment. The second is to identify the sources of Caterpillar ’s extraordinary competition domination of this industry