Library: Industry Information: Industry SWOT analysis

Industry SWOT analysis

IBISWorld IBISWorld helps identify business operating risks and opportunities across 700 industries at the 5-digit level of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Each industry report provides the most detailed performance data and analysis on the market; supply chain information; forecasts; risk scores; operating strengths and weaknesses; analysis of external drivers; major player market strategies; and industry profit and costs benchmarks.

1. From the top bar, select: Industry Research
2. Slide down and select: US Industry Reports (NAICS)

3. Scroll down until you find your specific industry codes.
For example, 72 - Accommodation and Food Services
(If you don't know the NAICS number of your industry, use the SEARCH IBISWorld search box in the top right of the screen)

4. Use the column on the left to filter all the industry information you need.

5. Use the down arrow next to Industry at a glance.
6. Scroll down to SWOT in the Industry.

ABI/INFORM Collection
BMI is a subset of the ABI/Inform Collection database. BMI provides country focused industry reports with SWOT analysis, market trends, forecasts, and competitive data.
Most scholarly and comprehensive way to explore and understand business research topics. Searches three ABI-INFORM databases: Dateline, Global, and Trade and Industry. Covers business and economic conditions, corporate strategies, management techniques, as well as competitive and product information. Its international coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world. Search nearly 8,000 publications worldwide, almost 80% available in full text. The database contains complete runs of key business and management journals, providing a unique historical perspective from 1923-present. Full text coverage of the Wall Street Journal is also included from 1984-present.

1. From the Advanced Search screen, slide to the top left and select the 3-bar menu.

2. Select: BROWSE

3. Under Industry and Market Research, select: Business Monitor International

3. If you browse by subject, there won't be any listings about your industry in the United States.

4. If you browse by location, you'll find listings that will include the United States.

5. Country Risk Reports will include SWOT analyses.

ABI/INFORM Collection
First Research is a subset of the ABI/Inform Collection database. It provides coverage for more than 1000 industry segments.
Most scholarly and comprehensive way to explore and understand business research topics. Searches three ABI-INFORM databases: Dateline, Global, and Trade and Industry. Covers business and economic conditions, corporate strategies, management techniques, as well as competitive and product information. Its international coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world. Search nearly 8,000 publications worldwide, almost 80% available in full text. The database contains complete runs of key business and management journals, providing a unique historical perspective from 1923-present. Full text coverage of the Wall Street Journal is also included from 1984-present.

1. From the Advanced Search screen, slide to the top left and select the 3-bar menu.

2. Select: BROWSE

3. Under Industry and Market Research, select: First Research

4. Scroll down to find your industry. eg. Beverage industry.

4. Select a .PDF document that looks interesting. There won't be a section that is specifically labeled, SWOT. However, the report covers critical issues, business challenges, trends, and opportunities.