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Supply Chain Research

General guide for researching supply chain management and operations

Researching Industries

You can use the databases in the box below to research your market and industry of interest. Look for market reports and analysis, pricing data, industry reports, and company profiles. In these databases, you can find information on:

  • Leading producers in your industry
  • Top producing countries and/or regions
  • Current supply and demand and future projections
  • Historical prices and market data

Suggested Databases

IBISWorld: Search by keyword, company or NAICS code for industry reports in the U.S. or other markets. Over 700 industries are represented. Each 30-40 page report includes key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, current and forecast performance, and major industry participants. 

Statista: Find leading producers, top producing companies, and data on supply, demand, and historical prices. You can also find company and industry profiles and ready-made graphs and charts.

BCC Reports: Provides market research reports across a wide range of industries. The simple search interface permits searching with any search term or browsing general industry category. The industry reports contain a large number of tables that can be easily downloaded. Scope is often global. It also includes “Franchise Profiles” of companies who franchise some of their locations.

EMIS Emerging Markets: International news, economic statistics, market quotes, and analyst reports on emerging markets worldwide. Reports include information about countries, companies, and industries. Contains resources from Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Central Asia, Central and Southeast Europe, Africa, and the Middle-East.

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