Library Guides: Information Technology and Supply Chain Management: Supply Chain Management

Data & Statistics

USA Trade Online
Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau: A dynamic data tool that gives users access to current and cumulative U.S. export and import data. Register for a free account to get started.
Manufacturing & Trade Inventories & Sales
Provides aggregated data for the Monthly Retail Trade Survey, the Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey, and the Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey. Compiled by the US Census Bureau.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Links to resources and reports on foreign and domestic freight.
CAPS Research
The leading non-profit supply chain research organization. Register for a free account to access their knowledge base and select publications.

Industry Reports

Identify the NAICS for your industry

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. Knowing the NAICS for your industry will save research time and help ensure you are comparing related data.

Visit the U.S. Census Bureau website to get started.

ABI/INFORM Collection - Industry and Market Research
Select "Browse" > "Industry and Market Research" Business Monitor International and First Research provide global reports grouped by industry.
Standard and Poor's netAdvantage
Select "Industries" to access S&P Industry Surveys, Sub-Industry Reviews, and Sector Charts.
Mergent Intellect
Select "Industry" and search by SIC, NAICS, or keyword
SBDCNet Industry Links
Collections of links to research resources for many industries curated by the Small Business Development Center.

Supplier Information & Company Profiles

Supplier Directories

ThomasNet
Covers industrial manufacturers, distributors, and service companies in the U.S. and Canada.
Kompass
A worldwide directory of business and commercial companies in 60 countries with information on their products and services for businesses seeking suppliers or import/export sources.
World Industry Reporter
Product, supplier, industry, and market information

Company Profiles and Directories

ABI/INFORM Collection - Company Reports
Select "Browse" > "Company Reports" > ProQuest Annual Reports Collection" for access to thousands of real company reports.

Organizations

ASCM
As the largest non-profit association for supply chain, ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world to the newest thought leadership on all aspects of supply chain.
CSCMP
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the preeminent worldwide professional association dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of research and knowledge on supply chain management.

Raw Materials

Consumer Product Information Database
Disclosing chemical ingredients in products provides essential information throughout the supply chain from raw material supplier to consumers.
OECD Library
OECD Reports on international commodity statistics

Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation
Comprehensive government resources and information for aviation, railroads, maritime, and more.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Get the most updated information on import rules and regulations, duties, and trade agreements.

Warehousing

RLB Research and Insights
The RLB Riders Digest includes construction cost estimates for warehouses in major American cities
WBDG Design Guidance
A program of the National Institute of Building Sciences, provides building best practices and links to additional resources.