Library: Industry Information: Industry SWOT analysis

Industry SWOT analysis

BMI (Business Monitor International) Industry Reports
First Research

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 dark green banner at the top of the page, select: Browse

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

3. Scroll down to find your industry. eg. Beverage industry.
4. Select the plus sign and focus in on your specific industry.
5. Select: BMI Country Industry Reports which feature a SWOT section near the front of the report.

5. 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.

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 dark green banner at the top of the page, select: Browse

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

3. 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.