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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.

1. Log in using your BU username and Kerberos password.

 

2. Type in "electric vehicles" 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:

Industry Articles

Alternative fuel vehicles

Automobile manufacturing

Automotive industry

Motor vehicle manufacturing

Transportation industry

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicle adoption

Electric vehicle industry

Data & Statistics

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

Login to eStatement Studies. There is a new interface, so the main page will now say RMA (The Risk Mangaement Company).

Choose Annual Statement Studies, search by keyword or NAICS code. NOTE: Search terms will call up suggested NAICS codes in the NAICS search field so you do not need to find the code elsewhere first.

You can also choose to search at a specific level (2, 3, 4 or 5 digit code).

Sample report:

336111- Automobile Manufacturers | September 2024

From the left-side menu, choose Financial Discussion to find Financial Ratio Benchmark Data and Industry Default Probability Data.

SIC/NAICS Codes

Assistant Head, Information Services

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