Research Guides: Operations Management: Industry Information

Industry Codes

Knowing an industry's classification code can help you to narrow down your search for industry profiles in the library database IBISWorld, as most information is organized according to industry classification codes. Other suggestions are available below.

US Census - NAICS
To find an industry's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, the US Census has a helpful site where you can search by keyword to locate the appropriate number.
US Department of Labor - SIC
To find an industry's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, the US Dept. of Labor has a site where you can search by keyword as well.

Best Bet Industry Research Resources

The following resources can get you started on conducting industry research:

Business Source Complete (via Ebsco) This link opens in a new window
All disciplines of business are included--marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Additional full text, non-journal content includes financial data, eBooks, monographs, major reference works, book digests, conference proceedings, case studies, investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, country reports, Company profiles, SWOT analyses and more. .
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Passport (via Euromonitor International) This link opens in a new window
A global market research database providing insight on industries, economies, and consumers worldwide. Help Guide
S&P Global NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
Standard and Poor's in-depth company and industry research. Evaluate performance, analyze financials, and gather market data. Industry Surveys, Analysts’ Handbook and The Outlook publications are also available.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL). Digital access to reference and handbooks on company information, economics, industry information, and consumer behavior. Help videos