Each resource varies in its emphasis on qualitative or quantitative information. Each in-depth report includes the current environment, how the industry operates, key ratios and statistics, how to analyze companies in the industry, composite industry data, and comparative industry analysis. Industrial organization and structure, leader profiles, and many other international aspects of each industry are also covered. Industrial Classification Systems make it possible to collect and disseminate information about industries in a consistent manner. Knowing the classification code for an industry helps identify companies engaged in the same business.
Rankings give a snapshot of the dominance of certain companies within various market segments.
Government Statistics provide data on demographics, production, labor, and other factors impacting industries. Statistical Resources on the Web is a gateway to Internet sites for government statistics on a wide variety of industries and subjects. Statistics include consumer income and spending, industrial production, business sales and inventories, prices, employment, money and financial markets, and more. Trade Organizations can be very useful in researching industries because they have a vested interest in tracking and analyzing industry activities and developments. Through the business press, you can track developments, problems, management decisions, and other important corporate information in a way that's not possible through an annual report, web site, or guide.