Industry Surveys
Get an overview of how an industry operates, the trends, and more. The most notable industry surveys are the S&P Industry Surveys through NetAdvantage (S&P global). Access through link below.
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NetAdvantage (S&P Global)NetAdvantage (S&P Global) provides web based access to S&P Industry Surveys, S&P Company Profiles, Stock Reports and Sub-Industry Reviews. Each S&P Industry Survey includes current trends, how the industry operates, downloadable company data and links to industry trade associations.
Go to: the Industry Survey Locator - A database of industry surveys that appear in databases and other reference materials. A good first place to check for industry surveys and overviews.
Many Online Databases are included in the Locator:
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IBISWorldComprehensive collection of Industry reports organized by NAICS code. Reports include competitive landscape, supply chain, statistics and key facts as well as information on key issues facing the industry. Includes U.S. Specialized Industry Reports and Global Industry Reports.
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MarketLine (formerly Datamonitor) Industry ProfilesMarketLine (Formerly Datamonitor) Industry Profiles provide profiles on industries worldwide and are available through the Business Source Complete database. Each industry profile includes a market overview, market share, market size, leading companies in the industry and market forecasts. To locate an industry survey, type the industry name in the search box, select title from the drop-down menu and click on the Search button.
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Mintel AcademicMintel reports provide information on markets for consumer products, travel, lifestyles, and leisure. Our subscription predominately covers products and markets in the United States. Each report combines data & analysis of the competitive landscape and consumer profiles.
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Hoover's Industry SnapshotsProvides more than 600 industry snapshots from Hoovers Company and Industry Reports via Nexis Uni. The snapshots include the following industry information or links to relevant information: Description; Terminology; Associations & Organizations and Selected Resources.
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The databases listed below are not available in the Industry Survey Locator, but will be very helpful for finding information on technology and healthcare industries:
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Frost & SullivanFrost & Sullivan reports cover technology and market trends in various technology, energy and manufacturing related fields. In-depth market research and strategy reports with international coverage. Includes the following industry sectors: healthcare; communication technologies; industrial automation and electronics; energy and power systems; aerospace and defense; environmental and building technologies. These reports can only be viewed in html format.
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Gartner ResearchGartner, Inc. is a well-known information technology research and advisory company that provides insights to help clients make informed decisions related to information technology. Reports contain research findings and advice on technology markets, topics, and industries. Gartner Research is provided to the BU community through BU’s Information Services and Technology’s subscription. Log in to the website using your BU login name and Kerberos password.
These databases can be accessed from the Business Databases A-Z List:
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IBISWorld Comprehensive collection of Industry reports organized by NAICS code. Reports include competitive landscape, supply chain, statistics and key facts as well as information on key issues facing the industry. Includes U.S. Specialized Industry Reports and Global Industry Reports.
1. Log in using your BU username and Kerberos password.
2. Type in Automobile manufacturing in the search box.
3. On the results page you can use the filters on the left side of the page such as Region (U.S. or Global), Content Type (industry, specialized industry, iExpert, etc.)
Examples:
U.S. Industry (NAICS) Report 33611a Car & Automobile Manufacturing in the U.S.
Report by Devin Savaskan | February 2020
Global Industry Report C2531-GL Global Car & Automobile Manufacturing
Report by Eddie Gonzalez | February 2020
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NetAdvantage (S&P Global) NetAdvantage (S&P Global) provides web based access to S&P Industry Surveys, S&P Company Profiles, Stock Reports and Sub-Industry Reviews. Each S&P Industry Survey includes current trends, how the industry operates, downloadable company data and links to industry trade associations.
1. Log in using your BU username and Kerberos password.
2. In the blue bar at the top left, click on "Industry Survey".
3. In the center box, under "Research Types". You can use the "Select a GICS Industry" dropdown menu and choose "Automobiles," then click on the Search button.
4. Click on the PDF icon from the results list to view the report.
Industry Articles
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ABI/INFORM CompleteABI/INFORM Complete indexes, abstracts, and provides full text of articles in business magazines, scholarly journals, and trade publications including the Wall Street Journal. Included in the subscription is ABI/INFORM Dateline which provides access to local, city, state and regional publications, as well as business-oriented newswire services from the U.S. and Canada. Date coverage and full text availability vary by publication.
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Business Source CompleteProvides bibliographic and full text content, including indexing and abstracts for scholarly business journals back to 1886 and full text journal articles in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics. The database full text content includes investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses. Sources covered by this database include Economist Intelligence Unit country reports.
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FactivaProvides worldwide full text coverage of local and regional newspapers, trade publications, business newswires, press release wires, media transcripts, news photos, business-rich websites, investment analyst reports, market research reports, country and regional profiles, company profiles, historical market data. Date coverage varies by publication.
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Nexis UniNexis Uni is a source for newspapers and magazines, trade journals, wire services and transcripts, as well as legal sources for federal and state cases and statutes, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions since 1790, and information on U.S. and international companies and executives.
For additional industry resources, see Industry Information Sources.
Automobile manufacturing
Automotive industry
Motor vehicle manufacturing
Data & Statistics
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Mintel AcademicMintel reports provide information on markets for consumer products, travel, lifestyles, and leisure. Our subscription predominately covers products and markets in the United States. Each report combines data & analysis of the competitive landscape and consumer profiles.
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Statistical Abstract of the United StatesLocation: OnlineProvides a summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Available from 2013-2020.
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Mintel Academic Mintel reports provide information on markets for consumer products, travel, lifestyles, and leisure. Our subscription predominately covers products and markets in the United States. Each report combines data & analysis of the competitive landscape and consumer profiles.
When you log in to Mintel, you will need to read the terms of use and then click on "I agree" to enter the database.
Type "automotive" into the search box next to the yellow magnifying glass icon.
Scroll for reports and insights such as:
"The Twisting Worlds of Automotive and eCommerce" (U.S.) by K. Yackey, Jan. 30, 2020.
"Online Car Buying Solutions to Circumnavigate Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions" (UK) by S. Mayles Apr. 21, 2020.
Suggested search terms:
Motor vehicle manufacturing
Motor vehicle sales
From results list use the filters on the left to modify date range, region, and choose from the Subject links (e.g. motor vehicle industry, manufacturing).
Results include reports from U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Industry Financial Ratios
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eStatement studiesContains composite financial data from over 250,000 anonymous financial statements of manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, service, and contracting businesses operating in industries. Designed to be particularly useful to lending and credit risk professionals who want to compare one company's performance relative to other companies in the same line of business.
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eStatement studies Contains composite financial data from over 250,000 anonymous financial statements of manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, service, and contracting businesses operating in industries. Designed to be particularly useful to lending and credit risk professionals who want to compare one company's performance relative to other companies in the same line of business.
Login to eStatement Studies.
At the top of the main page, search by NAICS code in the top search box or by keyword in the bottom search box.
You can also perform a search at a specific level (2, 3,,4, or 5 digit code).
Sample report:
336111 - Automobile Manufacturing
- Sections include: Financial Ratio Benchmark Data & Industry Default Probability Data
SIC/NAICS Codes
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Mergent OnlineSelect the Business link on the Company Details tab to find the SIC/NAICS code for the industry your company is in. The primary and secondary codes are given.
Help in searching for SIC/NAICS codes:
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Census DataAccess data about the nation's people and economy including demographic data and the Economic Census.
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U.S. Census NAICS-SIC Concordance TablesFind your NAICS code, and you will find the corresponding SIC code.
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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) SearchSearch by keyword to find the NAICS code for the industry you are researching. Includes 2017, 2012 and 2007 NAICS codes.
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Standard Industrial Classification Manual (SIC) SearchSearch by keyword to find the SIC code for the industry you are researching.
Trade Associations
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Industry Survey LocatorIndustry Surveys often provide information from trade associations.
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Associations UnlimitedAssociations Unlimited contains information on international, national, regional, state and local nonprofit membership organizations in all fields. It includes IRS data on U.S. 501(c) nonprofit organizations.
For additional industry resources, see Industry Information Sources.
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