Supply Chain Management (Siegler): Get Started

Tips:

• Start with an overview in the IBISWorld or First Research database to become familiar with an industry. Go beyond the first page of the report for detailed info. See the "Websites & Acronyms" section of First Research reports for links to trade sites. 
• SimplyAnalytics is a tool for finding and mapping data (ex:  demographic and economic).  *Limit of 3 concurrent users
• Passport focuses on global business with an emphasis on consumer good industries.
• The Statista database has statistics, infographics and dossiers (reports).

Cluster mapping is a way to collect and present information about industry "clusters" or regional business environments.  The free websites linked below provide cluster mapping for the U.S. and abroad.

Use these databases to find company profiles and create company lists (ex:  competitors). Note:  Mergent Online has financials and supply chain information for public companies.

• Public Companies:  Mergent Online will provide detailed financials on public companies. Also see a public company's Form 10-K (annual SEC filing).
• Morningstar includes analyst reports on public companies.
• Private Companies:  It is difficult to find reliable financials for private companies, so try BizMiner to find financial norms and benchmarks by industry (not for specific companies) and geographic location. 
• EDGAR is a free SEC database you can use to find company filings.

• ABI/Inform and ProQuest One Business are helpful databases for trade publication articles.  To learn how to find trade publications in these databases, try the tutorial linked on this LibGuide. 
• Trade publications often have ads, buyers guides, and supplier directories.  
• Tip:  You can also find trades with a Google search.  Example:  "farm equipment" association.