Links to databases for management in an engineering context. Also helpful for strategic innovation, project management, teamwork, and related concerns in the engineering field.
Before writing a proposal, it's essential to understand the industry, and the options that are already available in the market. Here are some top resources to explore:
Easy-to-use database for finding industry reports.
IBISWorld provides over 700 full-text industry reports, 700 US industry risk rating reports, and information on over 8000 Publicly Traded US Companies as well as hundreds of economic and demographic profiles. Subscription includes access to the US Industry State Reports module.
Like Standard & Poor's, Mergent offers industry reports as well as information on individual companies.
MergentOnline (formerly FISonline) is a subscription-based service offering information on over 15,000 U.S. public companies and 30,000 non-U.S. public companies. MergentOnline is produced by Mergent, Inc., formerly known as Moody's). Mergent/Moody's is a publisher of detailed business descriptions, corporate histories and financial statements since 1900. The database also includes the Country Report module, a module that consists of the following resources: DnB Country Risk Profile, DnB Country RiskLine Report, and Mergent Country Profile. In addition, the Investext Database is available via Mergent Online.
Market forecasts and reports on consumer attitudes. In addition to the search box at the top of the page, you can read click on "Category Overview" and browse by sector (such as "Automotive" or "Technology") or by theme (such as "Convenience").
Provides access to two products. Mintel Academic publishes 600 market research reports each year for the U.S. and European consumer markets. Reports analyze market drivers, trends, market forecasts, market segmentations, demographics, and consumer attitudes and purchasing behaviors. The Trends module in Mintel Academic tracks cutting edge trends and shifts in consumer behavior. Mintel Market Sizes provides market size, market share and segmentation data for global consumer packaged goods industries. No walk-ins allowed.