BMGT: Company and Industry Research: Industry Research

Why an Industry Profile?

Industry Profiles provide valuable information about the marketplace for a particular product or service, including:

  • Market Value
  • Market Segmentation
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Leading Companies
  • Market Forecasts
  • Economic Indicators

Finding an Industry Profile

Mergent Intellect offers excellent industry profiles on a variety of industries. From the Mergent homepage, click on the link for First Research and enter a NAICS code or industry keyword. From the ensuing list, choose the industry that most closely matches your needs. Industry overview, forecasts, critical issues and business challenges, as well as an industry growth rating can all be found in Mergent industry reports.

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Industry Codes

Business reference resources and databases use Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) codes to categorize companies based on their industry. Although SIC codes have officially been replaced by NAICS codes, they are still widely used in many resources. You can find official guides to each set of codes on U.S. Government websites.

Tip!

Need an SIC or NAICS code for an industry? Try searching for a company that represents that industry. For instance, to find the codes for gas station industry, you might try searching for Sunoco, Exxon, or Shell. 

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