Researching… the manufacturing industry
19/04/2020

If you’re researching any aspect of the manufacturing industry, look no further. In this post we gather together the best of our resources on the topic.
IBISWorld
IBISWorld provides in-depth analysis across the whole manufacturing sector. This makes this resource our first port of call. Reports are available for countries across the world, with each providing a detailed analysis of the current industry performance, competitive landscape, key players and future outlook. The UK industry reports alone include 145 reports covering the manufacturing sector. These include reports on Engine and Turbine Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Clothing Manufacturing, and Aircraft, Engine and Parts Manufacturing.

Anything else you should know?
Reports updated every 4-6 months.
FitchConnect
FitchConnect contains reports and forecasts on industries across the world within its BMI service. Information on production and manufacturing is available within each sector covered.

Anything else I should know?
Reports updated quarterly.
Any questions?
If you have any questions on industry research, feel free to contact the Library Service.
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Very nice and creative article. It is very useful for me. Thank you for sharing valuable information.
Very nice and creative article. It is very useful for me. Thank you for sharing valuable information.