Because when to make a strategic move can be just as important as what move to make, a company's best option with respect to timing is

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to carefully weigh the first$-$mover advantages against the first$-$mover disadvantages and act accordingly.

to be a fast follower.

to be the first mover.

to be a late mover $($because it is cheaper and easier to imitate the successful moves of the leaders and moving late allows a company to avoid the mistakes and costs associated with trying to be a pioneer$$first$-$mover disadvantages usually overwhelm first$-$mover advantages$).$

to be the last mover$$playing catch$-$up is usually fairly easy and almost always is much cheaper than any other option.