Industry Quick Sheet
A selective guide to some important sources of industry information. All sources are linked at this page.
Surveys and Reports
These databases provide industry reports - keep in mind that a report with a broader industry topic may include segments within that industry. For example, a report on apparel may include a section on menswear.
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S&P NetAdvantageDomestic coverage. Click on the Industry Survey tab - View All to see the list of covered industries as well as date of last update.
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MarketLine AdvantageInternational coverage. Many industry reports include a Five Forces Analysis.
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Passport GMIDInternational coverage. Analysis and reports on specific industries as well as broader industries.
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FitchConnect (formerly Business Monitor International)International coverage; Useful for up-to-the-minute global, regional, or country-based industry forecasts and trends analysis.
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EMIS: Emerging Markets Information ServiceCovers emerging markets. News and reports available in English and local languages.
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FactivaUse the Companies/Markets tab to locate the Industry link.
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Mergent Archives (Formerly Mergent Web Reports)Archive of corporate and industry related documents from Mergent. Includes Digital Corporate Manuals and the Digital Municipal & Government Manuals.
Web Resources
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Gateway to AssociationsFrom the American Society of Association Executives.
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Business Dynamics StatisticsFrom the Census Bureau. Provides unique information by firm age and size. The BDS series provides annual statistics for 1977-2017.
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IQS Directory - Industrial Quick SearchIndustrial OEM market and manufacturing company directory
Scholar OneSearch
Search for articles, books, media and more with Scholar OneSearch.
Industry Ratios
You may have to search through several resources to find the industry you are researching.
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D&B Key Business RatiosAlso available in print: Reference HF5681.R25 I52x
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RMA Annual Statement StudiesAvailable in print only: Reference HF5681.B2 R6x
Other Industry Information
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FactivaSearch for news within industries, or use the Companies/Markets tab to search for a company and get ratio comparison reports. Jointly funded by the University Libraries and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.
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Lexis-Nexis AcademicA good resource for news and trade articles.
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Mergent OnlineCreate comparison reports on companies within an industry; search by SIC, NAICS, DUNS, and more.
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OSIRISProvided by the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.
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North American Industry Classification SystemNAICS is a classification system for business establishments designed for the collection, tabulation, presentation, and analysis of statistical data describing the U.S. economy.