Library Guides: MGMT 478 (Savage): Team Project: Industry & Environmental Analysis

Useful Databases and Guides

The databases below contain a multitude of data on companies, with some of the most useful and unique highlights related to industry research noted below.

IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Great US and China coverage
*Industry Market Research--US and China industry reports with strategic insight and competitive landscape
*Global Industry Research--industry performance (market characteristics, operating conditions) in key regions like Europe, the Middle East, Africa and more
Passport This link opens in a new window
DASHBOARDS--amazing visual tool for
*Industry Overviews--contains value & % growth among other statistics
*Company Overviews--fastest markets for an industry and top competitors by size and growth
*Country Overviews--business environment, key economic indicators, social & cultural factors
*Surveys
INDUSTRIES--use the "Quick Analysis Finder" on the right to access Country reports, Company profiles, Global reports, Latest News all by industry
COUNTRIES & CONSUMERS--view consumer trends, lifestyles, and other information (past & forecasted) by country
Fitch Connect This link opens in a new window
*Industry Forecast Reports
*Compare & Export tool--use for country comparisons, including import/export data
*Company Intelligence--includes strategic analysis for top Multinational Networks and company profiles
*Global Company Strategy
*BMI Reports--quickly access all pdf reports for a country or industry
Mintel Reports Database This link opens in a new window
*Industry reports--narrowed to specifics within industry and geography; give breakdown of market issues, drivers, strengths & weaknesses
*Market data--channels to market, segment performance, consumer usage & barriers, and more
*Company Profiles (limited information)
Hoover's Online This link opens in a new window
From home page, select INDUSTRIES tab and use a keyword search or select "Browse Hoover's Industries"
Contains great information for:
*Industry growth
*Top Companies
*Trends and Opportunities
*Business Challenges
*Much more
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Narrow your search by selecting "Industry Profile" under Publication Type in Advanced Search
*Contains Barnes Reports, Marketline/Datamonitor Reports, Business Monitor Reports, among others (Note: you can also use these publications in your keyword searches)
Factiva This link opens in a new window
Use the Companies/Markets tab to find sub-categories for Industry information and market charting tools
*Contains major news and trade publications, including Wall Street Journal
Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
*Industry Reports--Short summaries of current environment, industry profile, market trends and outlook, and country profiles
FIND: Select Report Search tab at top-->select Industry Reports-->search by industry, country, or region
*Country Profile reports may help with country comparison (Note: link is on front page on right)

Country Commercial Guides
*Country Commercial Guides--contain "Doing Business Guides" by Country (Note: sections on "Selling U.S. Products and Services" and "Trade and Project Financing" with country specifics)

eStatement Studies This link opens in a new window
-Contains financial ratio benchmarks for over 800 industries
-Find default probabilities and cash flow measures for over 700 industries
*Search by name or NAICS code
*Download to Excel or use the Client Comparison Worksheet to compare a company with the benchmarks