Engineering, Research & Development Continue to Transform all Industries / Transportation and Logistics Technologies Reshape the Supply Chain

One of the key things driving the global economy forward is investment in engineering, research and development (R&D). These efforts are changing everything, from the way that we connect to everyday devices like automobiles and appliances, to the way in which transportation and industrial systems operate efficiently.

The U.S. continues to lead the world in terms of total investment in research and development, at about $581 billion during 2019. However, it ranks behind many other industrialized nations in terms of R&D as a percent of GDP, at 2.84%. For example, Japan’s annual spending on R&D is estimated at 3.50% of GDP and South Korea’s is 4.35%

Massive research outlays and grants are made by the U.S. federal government. The proposed federal research budget for fiscal 2020 was $134.1 billion (down from $140.6 estimated for the previous year). Substantial federal research dollars are flowing into such areas as advanced batteries, cancer, nanotechnology, robotics, biotechnology, defense and renewable energy. Government research grants feed projects at universities throughout the U.S. and at many types of private corporations. The United States is expected to account for 24.98% of total global R&D in 2019, compared to 20.31% for Europe and 44.24% for Asia.

At the same time that governments are driving research and engineering forward, many private corporations are making their highest R&D investments in history. For example, Apple’s R&D ballooned from about $1 billion in 2009 to $13 billion for 2019. The result is the phenomenal advancements in its iPhones. Drug maker Roche is investing more than $10 billion yearly in new drug research, as are Johnson & Johnson and Merck. One result has been Merck’s extraordinary cancer-fighting drug Keytruda. Amazon and Microsoft are both investing stunning amounts in R&D.

The Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Systems Surge Ahead, thanks to Enhanced Research, Development and Engineering.

Transportation is one of the world’s largest industries. Its sectors range from taxis to trucks, airplanes, trains, courier services, ships, barges, warehouses and logistics services. To a growing extent, it now includes the use of robotics and artificial intelligence in terms of self-driving cars and trucks, and eventually may include a significant level of robotic delivery vehicles. Robotics are already providing a high level of automation in ports and warehouses, while artificial intelligence is being applied widely to the supply chain.

Mobile apps are also bringing transportation request and management directly to the smartphone. For example, Uber famously enables individual passengers in many nations around the world to request transportation, tailored to their specific needs, to be delivered rapidly. This business model is spilling over into services for local and long distance trucking. The Uberization of the trucking industry will have profound effects, and is now in early stages, with many well-funded firms launching on-demand freight services, including Uber Freight and Ryder in the U.S. and Manbang (“Full Truck Alliance”) in China. Long-haul trucks that are partly self-driving will eventually revolutionize this segment.

Plunkett Research has recently published two outstanding industry reference tools that will be your guide to evolving R&D, Transportation and Supply Chain sectors:

Plunkett’s Engineering & Research Industry Almanac 2019

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: May, 2019 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-493-9
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-817-5
See the complete listings of book contents and details here.

Plunkett’s Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Almanac 2019

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: March, 2019 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-489-2
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-813-5
See the complete listings of book contents and details here.

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Wireless communications, including such fields as mobile entertainment, RFID, mobile banking and cellphone service, continues to be one of the hottest of the world’s industrial sectors. However, the wireless sector incorporates a great deal more than cellphone services, ranging from satellite-based communications to vast wireless Wi-Fi networks in corporate and public spaces. There is no end in sight to the rapid acceleration of wireless. RFID (radio frequency ID tags used to track inventory) equipment prices are plummeting while adoption is growing on a global basis. Uses for smartphones are growing endlessly. Applications for remote wireless sensors of all types (often referred to as the Internet of Things) are about to soar as technologies improve and costs decline.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication lists the top profiles top 300 companies in the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-536-3 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-845-6 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 418

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 284

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular business including:

1. Introduction to the Wireless Industry
2. 5G Wireless Networks to Rollout Worldwide, Enabling the Internet of Things (IoT)/Massive Investments Required
3. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
4. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Reach 8.4 Billion
5. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
6. RFID Helps Manage Hospital and Pharmacy Inventories
7. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Rely on Wireless
8. Self-Check-In Kiosks, RFID and Wireless Technologies Save Costs and Enhance Travelers’ Experiences at Airlines
9. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys
10. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent
    Transportation (ITS) and Real Time Traffic Information
11. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone
12. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
13. Location-Based Services (LBS) Enhance Smartphones and Mobile Advertising
14. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $92.1 Billion Yearly
15. In-Flight Wireless Takes Off
16. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
17. Carriers Reinstate Unlimited Access Plans for Smartphones/Face Intense Subscription Price Competition
18. Voice and Face Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
19. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
    Technologies
20. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications
21. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Increase Efficiencies/The
    Internet of Things (IoT) Boosts Potential
22. Overview of the Mobile Apps Industry
23. Chinese, Indian and African Cellphone Markets Skyrocket
24. Handset Makers Adopt Android, Push Advanced 4G and 5G Smartphones

Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Statistics

1. Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Internet Access Technologies Compared
3. Wireless Quick Facts, U.S.: 2013-2018
4. Wireless Standards & Speeds
5. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2013-2018
6. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide
7. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2018
8. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2017
9. Wireless Telecommunications Industry (except Satellite) Employment, U.S.: 2010- May 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• China Telecom Corporation Ltd
• Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• T-Mobile US Inc
• Amdocs Limited
• America Movil SAB de CV
• American Tower Corp
• Anaren Inc
• Apple Inc
• Raytheon Applied Signal Technology Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Sports & Recreation Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The sports business means many different things to different people. This is a truly global industry, and sports stir up deep passion within spectators and players alike in countries around the world. For individuals, sports can be a venue for gambling, personal recreation and fitness. To business people, sports provide a lucrative and continually growing marketplace worthy of immense investment. To athletes, sports may lead to high levels of personal achievement, and to professionals, sports can bring fame and fortune. To facilities developers and local governments, sports are a way to build revenue from tourists and local fans. In addition to economic impact, the largest single effect that sports create is that of gripping entertainment: hundreds of millions of fans around the globe follow sports daily, whether via radio, television, printed publications, online or in person, as spectators or participants.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 350 companies in the Sports & Recreation Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-537-7 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-844-9 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 510

Statistical Tables Provided: 12

Companies Profiled: 381

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the sports & recreation business including:

1. Introduction to the Sports & Recreation Industry
2. NFL (National Football League): The Biggest Money in U.S. Sports
3. Broadcasting Fees, Digital Access and Investment Savvy Boost MLB (Major League
   Baseball)
4. NBA (National Basketball Association) Regroups Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
5. NHL (National Hockey League) Team Differences Result in Financial Haves and Have-Nots
6. Television Rights Contracts Bring in Lucrative Revenues for Major Sports Leagues
7. Soccer (Football) Leagues in the U.S. and Europe Reap Significant Revenues and Sponsorships
8. New Sports Stadiums Launched in the U.S./Stadium Sponsorships Offset Costs
9. NCAA College Sports Are Big Revenue Earners
10. PGA (Professional Golf Association) Tournaments Grow in International Markets/Golf
    Returns to the Olympics
11. Fantasy Sports Post Growth, with 60 Million Players
12. eSports: Electronic Games Become Spectator Sports
13. Sports Equipment Manufacturers Offer the Latest High-Tech Advantages
14. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
    Technologies
15. Sports Agents Become Indispensable/Sports Marketing Booms in China
16. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales
17. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech
    Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
18. Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including Sports and Activity-Based Travel
19. Athletic Footwear Sales Boom, Drawing Big Names from Athletes to Designers
20. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
21. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
22. Exercise Apparel Sales Rise/Athleisure Clothing Sales Soar
23. Sports Equipment and Social Media Converge
24. The Future of the Sports Industry Will Be Shaped by Technologies and Demographics

Sports Industry Statistics

1. Sports & Recreation Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated Size of the Entire Sports Industry, U.S. 2008-2018
3. Global Sports Industry Revenues, 2017-2018
4. Selected U.S. Sports Industry Revenues: 2012-2018
5. Sports Industry, Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2017
6. U.S. Spectator Sports, Performing Arts & Related Industries, Breakdown of Expenses: 2014-2017
7. Estimated Annual Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales, Inventories & Purchases, U.S.: 2010-2018
8. Estimated Monthly Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales, U.S.: 1992- April 2019
9. Exports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2012-2018
10. Imports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2012-2018
11. Overview of the Media Contracts of the Four Big Sports Leagues
12. Sports Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2015-2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 24 Hour Fitness
• Cabela's Inc
• Disney Media Networks
• Motorsports Authentics LLC
• American Golf Corp
• Bowlmor AMF Corp
• Anschutz Entertainment Group Inc
• Time Warner Inc
• Aramark
• Warnaco Swimwear Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Middle-Market Companies Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The companies chosen to be listed in PLUNKETT'S ALMANAC OF MIDDLE MARKET COMPANIES comprise a unique list. THE MIDDLE MARKET 500 were chosen specifically to be top firms headquartered in the United States with revenues of between approximately $100 million and $1 billion. (We have intentionally included a few important companies with revenues above or below those amounts). The firms have been filtered from our extensive, proprietary corporate information database. The middle market companies chosen include both private and publicly-held companies. They include most major industry sectors. However, general retailing and banking are intentionally omitted. Consequently, the list is weighted towards fast-growing middle market sectors that we believe users will most want to analyze and/or market to: health products and services; biotech; energy; financial services including asset management, insurance and REITs; real estate development, construction and management; computer software; computer hardware and other electronics manufacturing; selected apparel firms; selected consulting, logistics and transportation firms; along with other important sectors.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research profiles top 500 companies in Middle Market.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-540-0 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-847-0 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 640

Companies Profiled: 515

Geographic Focus: US

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

Our new Plunkett's Almanac of Middle Market Companies and our online Middle Market Industry Research Center are designed to be time-saving business development tools for professionals, marketers, sales directors, consultants and strategists seeking to understand and reach middle market American companies. It will also be of great use to placement, recruiting and human resources professionals, as well as professionals working in economic development, lending and media.

This exciting new book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis–everything you need to identify and develop strategies for middle market corporations, including:

1. Profiles of middle market manufacturers of all types
2. Profiles of middle market distributors
3. Profiles of mid-sized technology, hardware, software and biotech firms
4. Profiles of mid-sized companies in financial services
5. Profiles of mid-sized companies in energy, food products, apparel, entertainment, real estate and transportation
6. Profiles of middle market health care services and products firms.
7. A business terms glossary, and a directory of vital industry associations, professional organizations and government agencies that is of great use to marketers and consultants.

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Xaxis
• 1-800-Flowers.com Inc
• Abt Associates Inc
• ArthroCare Corporation
• Arthur D Little
• Belo Corp
• Abaxis Inc
• Abiomed Inc
• Geokinetics Inc
• Goodrich Petroleum Corporation

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Outsourcing has seen recent, significant growth across three broad areas: 1) logistics, sourcing and distribution services; 2) information technology services, including the creation of software and the management of computer centers; and 3) business process outsourcing (BPO) areas such as call centers, financial transaction processing and human resources management.

Offshoring, as opposed to outsourcing, covers such a wide variety of nations, products and practices that it is difficult to put a number on the size of the market. A significant share of offshoring revenue is created by contract manufacturing of electronics, shoes, apparel and accessories.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-537-0 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-843-2 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 506

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 383

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the outsourcing & offshoring business including:

1. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
2. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
3. BPO and KPO: White-Collar and Professional Tasks Such as Law and Accounting Are Outsourced/Call Centers Become More Sophisticated
4. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
5. Health Care Goes Offshore, Medical Tourism and Clinical Trials Continue in China, India
   and Elsewhere
6. From Korea to India to Singapore to China, Nations Compete Fiercely in Biotech
   Development
7. Offshoring to India Drives Changes in the Global Consulting Industry
8. R&D Expands in Chinese Research Parks/Patent Filings Soar
9. Outsourcing and Offshoring of Research, Development and Engineering Grow Along with Globalization
10. Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
11. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
12. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
13. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
14. Globalization and Worldwide Collaboration Fuel the Research Efforts of Major Corporations
15. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services
16. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
17. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Is Replacing Human Workers
18. The Future of Outsourcing & Offshoring

Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Statistics

1. Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Services Supplied to Foreign & U.S. Markets Through Trade & Through Affiliates: 1995-2017
3. U.S. Trade in Services by Major Category: 2012-March 2019
4. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2015-2017
5. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2011-2014
6. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2007-2010
7. Estimated Revenue for Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Firms, U.S.: 2013-2017
8. Top 50 Countries Exporting Textiles & Apparel to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2017-2018
9. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products:
   2011-2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)
• Benchmark Electronics Inc
• Acxiom Corp
• Affiliated Computer Services Inc
• Randstad Holding NV
• Alliance Data Systems Corporation
• Amdocs Limited
• Aon Hewitt
• Aramark
• Ariba Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Games, Apps & Social Media Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

In the history of the world of business, very few industries have enjoyed the stellar growth that we have seen in electronic media and entertainment over the past few decades. There is every reason for continued optimism regarding future growth of games, apps and social media due to the booming growth in Internet users globally, improvements in Internet access, and the continuing and dramatic evolution of electronic platforms, particularly smartphones and tablet computers. On the horizon, embedded, wearable and ubiquitous computing will be the next underlying technology advance that will further drive apps and social media, while virtual reality may take games and entertainment to an entirely new level.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 200 companies in the Games, Apps & Social Media Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-534-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-842-5 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 306

Statistical Tables Provided: 14

Companies Profiled: 182

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the games, apps & social media business including:

1. Introduction to the Games, Apps and Social Media Industry
2. Overview of the Electronic Games Industry
3. Overview of the Mobile Apps Industry
4. Overview of the Social Media Industry
5. Social Media Generates Billions of Dollars in Global Online and Mobile Ad Revenues
6. TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
7. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales
8. Online Games Compete with Consoles
9. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
10. Fantasy Sports Post Growth, with 60 Million Players
11. eSports: Electronic Games Become Spectator Sports
12. Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers
13. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $92.1 Billion Yearly
14. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
15. Gamification: Games Technology Boosts Education and Training
16. Sports Equipment and Social Media Converge
17. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
18. The Future of Games, Apps & Social Media

Games, Apps & Social Media Industry Statistics

1. Games, Apps & Social Media Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Internet Usage Demographics, U.S.: 2018
3. Use of Different Online Platforms: 2019
4. Social Media Usage Demographics, U.S.: 2018
5. Home Broadband Adoption Demographics, U.S.: 2018
6. Smartphone Adoption Demographics, U.S.: 2018
7. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2013-2018
8. Quarterly Software Publishing Industry Revenues, U.S.: 1st Quarter 2018-4th Quarter 2018
9. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2013-2018
10. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2013-2018
11. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2018
12. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
13. Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2013-2018
14. Internet Access Technologies Compared

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Activision Blizzard Inc
• NetEase Inc
• Bally Technologies Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• AMERICAN WAGERING INC
• Apple Inc
• Aristocrat Leisure Ltd
• Electronic Arts Inc (EA)
• EB GAMES
• GameStop Corp

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Consulting Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Global consulting industry revenues (including HR, IT, strategy, operations, management and business advisory services) will reach approximately $491 billion in 2018, according to Plunkett Research estimates. As corporate profits in general have grown dramatically in recent years, executives are reasonably willing to authorize new consulting projects as long as they see the potential for a good return on the cost. Over the same period, growth in government budgets in the U.S. and much of Europe have been under tremendous pressure at the national, state and local levels. Even with a rebound on most state and local levels, efforts are still underway to lower or outright curtail spending and debt. This has been particularly hard on some consulting firms, since governmental agencies are prime clients for consultancies.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 250 companies in Consulting.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-497-7 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-820-3 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 364

Statistical Tables Provided: 4

Companies Profiled: 246

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the world’s top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the consulting business including:

1. Introduction to the Consulting Industry
2. Consulting in Emerging Nations/The Offshoring of Consulting Projects
3. Management Consulting and Consulting to Major Corporations
4. Consulting to Governments/U.S. Federal and State Consulting Contracts
5. Federal Government Consulting May Grow as Many U.S. Agencies Seek Cost-Efficiencies
6. IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
7. Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
8. Consulting Firms Accept Assignments with Contingency Fees
9. Consulting Firms Acquire Digital Advertising Agencies, Extending Their Marketing Services
10. Accounting Firms Taking Large Market Share of Consulting Contracts
11. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
12. Major Corporations and Organizations Develop Internal Consultants and Seek Outside
    Clients
13. Corporate Clients Want Solid Returns on IT Investments
14. Consultancies Position Themselves to Serve Global Markets and Multinational Corporations
15. Offshoring to India Drives Changes in Global Consulting
16. BPO and KPO: White-Collar and Professional Tasks Are such as Law and Accounting Are Outsourced/Call Centers Become More Sophisticated
17. New MBAs Desire Consulting and Accounting Jobs

Consulting Industry Statistics

1. Consulting Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Consulting Industry Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
3. Management Consulting Companies: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2013-2017
4. Consulting Industry Employment, U.S.: 2013-March 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Abt Associates Inc
• Arthur D Little
• Helios & Matheson Analytics Inc
• ABB LTD
• Abelica Global
• Affiliated Computer Services Inc
• PA Consulting Group
• Randstad Holding NV
• Amey plc
• Analysts International Corporation

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Education, Technology (EdTech), Schools & Learning Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Education is one of the largest activities in the world in terms of employees, expenditures and consumers—that is, students. However, education's expenditures, quality of output, and ultimate results vary wildly from nation to nation, and from place to place within nations. Technology-based education solutions are gathering tremendous momentum, and in many cases, they are being carefully tested and applied in real school situations. Online learning is gathering speed at all levels, from home schooling of high school students, to basic courses for university students, to essential skills training for corporate employees.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 150 companies in Education, EdTech & MOOCs industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-495-3 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-819-7 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 252

Statistical Tables Provided: 16

Companies Profiled: 158

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the education, technology (EdTech), schools & learning business including:

1. Introduction to the Education, EdTech (Education Technology) & MOOCs Industry
2. Corporate Training and Adult Education Markets Continue to Grow Worldwide
3. Tuition Assistance for Employees Is Spent at Online Universities
4. Education in Emerging Nations Faces Unique Challenges
5. A Wide Range of Software to Enhance Learning and Improve Education’s Cost-
   Effectiveness Is Offered by Large Firms and Startups Alike
6. Adaptive Learning Technology Adjusts Classroom Pace to Each Individual Student’s Ability
7. Innovative Companies Score Big Successes in Adult and Leisure Learning Online
8. Affordable Degrees Are Served Up Online and in Hybrid (“Blended Education”) Models
9. Charter Schools Post Growth, Create Controversy as Traditional School Alternatives
10. Technology and the Internet Enable Virtual Schools, Ranging from Virtual Public Charter Schools to Online Universities
11. The Internet Enables the Flipped Classroom, Pioneered by Khan Academy Tutorials
12. MOOCs, Massive Open Online Courses: Startups Seek Elusive Profits
13. U.S. and U.K. Universities Serve Up Education to Foreigners/Private Schools Grow Rapidly Outside the U.S.
14. Gamification: Games Technology Boosts Education and Training
15. The Future of Education

Education Industry Statistics

1. U.S. Education Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Global Education Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. School Enrollment of the Population 3 Years Old and Over, by Level of School, U.S.: 1964-2017
4. U.S. Population Age 25 and Older, by Educational Attainment: 1940-2018
5. PreK-12th Grade Student Enrollment, By School Level & Race/Ethnicity, U.S.:
   Selected Years, 1995-2017
6. Number & Percent Distribution of Public Elementary & Secondary Students & Schools, By Traditional or Charter School Status & Selected Characteristics: 2000-2001 & 2016-2017
7. Total & Current Expenditures Per Pupil in Public Elementary & Secondary Schools, U.S.:
   Selected Years, 1919-2016
8. Government & Private Expenditures on All Education Institutions, as a Percent of GDP,
   By Country: Selected Years, 2005-2015
9. Average PISA Test Scores for Mathematics, Selected OECD & Non-OECD Countries: 2015
10. Average PISA Test Scores for Reading, Selected OECD & Non-OECD Countries: 2015
11. Average PISA Test Scores for Science, Selected OECD & Non-OECD Countries: 2015
12. Average Annual Costs for Full-Time Undergraduates at Degree-Granting Post-Secondary
    Institutions: 1966-2018
13. Percentage of College Undergraduates Receiving Student Loans, By Selected Student
    Characteristics: 1999–2000, 2011-12 & 2015–16
14. Average Cumulative Loan Amount for College Undergraduates Receiving Student Loans,
    By Selected Student Characteristics: 1999–2000, 2011-12 & 2015–16
15. Educational Services Industry Revenue, U.S.: 2013-3rd Quarter 2018
16. Employment in Education Occupations, U.S.: May 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Apollo Education Group Inc
• Broadview Institute Inc
• Franklin Covey Co
• DeVry Education Group Inc
• ECollege.com Inc
• iLinc Communications Inc
• HealthStream Inc
• Instructivision Inc
• Cengage Learning
• Edmentum Inc

Research & Development into Greener Technologies is Enabling not only Industrial Products, but also a New Generation of Consumer and Household Products

There is growing evidence that a consumer-driven market for green tech is becoming more and more powerful. Today, giant corporations, among the biggest end-users of raw materials, products and services that might be more efficiently consumed through the application of green technologies, are likely to have their own sustainability departments or special executives in this area. For example, global software giant SAP AG has a “Chief Sustainability Officer.” Likewise, leading investment banks are developing experts in green tech. Goldman Sachs operates a “Clean Technology and Renewables Group.”

As green technologies advance, and they are doing so at considerable speed in many sectors, and economies of scale kick in thanks to high-volume manufacturing, then it will become easier and easier for both businesses and household consumers to change their buying and capital investment habits to support green technologies. Put another way, high-efficiency light bulbs at $30 each are not very appealing to consumers, but bulbs at $2 that have considerably longer life and burn much less power than traditional bulbs are relatively easy to sell, despite the fact that they would are much more expensive than traditional bulbs. Many manufacturers and services firms, both large and small, see great profit potential in positioning at least a part of their offerings around sustainability, including use of recyclable materials, lower energy consumption, lower use of water, environmentally-friendly packaging, fewer chemical additives and greater concern for environmental impact overall.

In fact, powerful new consumer brands, such as the Honest Company, are seeing excellent growth in consumer products such as household cleansers, baby products and skin care. Much of the success in the development of new consumer products can be traced to research and development conducted at large-scale by some of the world’s largest industrial firms.

Greener Offerings in Consumer Foods are Growing Rapidly, in Addition to Household Products

As younger generations such as Generation Y (Millennials) become more important segments in the consumer base, evolving attitudes are having a very profound effect on many of the day-to-day purchases made by households worldwide. This is driving change, making new demands on retailers and manufacturers alike, and creating new opportunities for those companies that are nimble enough to take advantage of them. In food products, consumers are worried about nutrition, the source of ingredients, the effects of chemical ingredients on their bodies, and in particular, the safety or health values of the food they give to their children. In nations and regions containing middle to upper-income consumers, this is nothing less than a food industry revolution in the making.

Today, packaged food companies are in full combat mode, redoing recipes and reducing long ingredient lists and purchasing aggressive younger companies that better suit today’s trends, while attempting to evolve their marketing to appeal to the evolving interests of consumers. Many consumers prefer foods that do not include a high number of chemicals, flavorings and additives. Consequently, foods that feature fewer ingredients overall are highlighting that fact on packaging, instead of burying ingredient lists under mandated nutritional information (e.g., CB’s Nuts Peanut Butter with one ingredient only). Kraft, for example, is removing synthetic colors and artificial preservatives from its mac and cheese products. A long line of restaurants and food companies have announced that they are migrating to using chicken and other meats that have not been raised on feed that uses certain antibiotics. Tyson has announced it will no longer feed its chickens with human antibiotics. Hershey is removing artificial ingredients from its milk chocolates. This isn’t merely a trend, it’s a mass migration of packaged food firms struggling to plug big holes in their leaking ships.

Plunkett Research has recently published two outstanding industry reference tools that will be your guide to evolving consumer markets for greener products made with sustainability in mind:

Plunkett’s Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Almanac 2019

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: February 2019 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-483-0
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-809-8
See the complete listings of book contents and details here.

Plunkett’s Green Technology (GreenTech) Industry Almanac 2019

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: February 2019 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-486-1
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-810-4
See the complete listings of book contents and details here.

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Real Estate, Construction & Home Building Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The real estate and construction sectors, including the many professions and fields associated with them, are among the larger components of the global economy. Home prices have rebounded dramatically from the depths of the recent recession.  Home builders in the U.S. are enjoying robust sales and profits. Although more than a few observers are concerned that another housing bubble is developing. Globally, the long-term expectation is that there will be continuing demand from the health care sector for new or remodeled properties, as the percentage of the population over age 65 continues to grow in many nations

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 450 companies in Real Estate & Construction and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN  978-1-62831-494-6 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-818-0 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

 

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 616             

Statistical Tables Provided: 23

Companies Profiled: 465

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the real estate, construction & home building business including:

1. Introduction to the Real Estate and Construction Industry                                                           
2. Smaller Down Payments/Easier Loan Qualifications Change Mortgage Market                           
3. Online Competition Changes the Mortgage Industry                                                                    
4. Millennials Buying Homes/High Prices Pose Challenges                                                                
5. Real Estate Online Services Continue to Grow                                                                               
6. Internet-Based Home Sales and Cheap Commissions Rock Residential Brokers                           
7. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification                                                         
8. Building Technologies Advance/Robotics and 3D Printing Used in Construction                          
9. Baby Boomers Become a Strong Influence in the Housing Market/Universal Design
   Catches On                                                                                                                                      
10. Multigenerational Families Are Increasingly Living Under One Roof                                             
11. Real Estate Markets in China and India Face Challenges                                                               
12. Mixed-Use Developments Go Vertical                                                                                           
13. Retail Center Occupancy Is Challenged as Online Sales Hurt Stores                                              
14. Malls Remodel to Boost Sales and Attract Shoppers/Store Visitor Counts Are Disappointing     
15. Tiny Apartments and Condos Proliferate, Solve Affordability Problem                                         
16. Hotel Occupancy, Profits and New Construction Grow                                                                 
17. Hotel Mergers Enable Chains to Claim Market Share, Add Unique Properties                             
18. New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Developments Are Retro Trends                         
19. Remodeling Market Is Strong                                                                                                         
20. Co-Living and Co-Working Catch on in Urban Areas                                                                      
21. The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Smart Home                                                                         
22. The Future of Housing/The Future of Cities

                                                                                                                         

Real Estate & Construction Industry Statistics

1. Real Estate & Construction Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview                                    
2. Selected Construction Industry Revenue by Industry Sector, U.S.: 2014-2018                             
3. Value of U.S. Private Construction Put in Place: 2012-2018                                                          
4. Value of U.S. Public Construction Put in Place: 2012-2018                                                            
5. Estimates of the Total Housing Inventory for the U.S.: 2017-2018                                               
6. Assets & Liabilities, U.S. Agency- & Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-Backed
   Securities by Holder: 2010-2018                                                                                                    
7. Commercial, Residential & Farm Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2010-2018                                     
8. Home Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2010-2018                                                                               
9. Mortgage Loans Outstanding, U.S.: 1985-2018                                                                             
10. New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started, U.S.: 1985-2018                                                     
11. Homeownership Rates by Region, U.S.: Selected Years, 1965-2018                                             
12. Homeownership Rates by Race & Ethnicity of Householder, U.S.: 1999-2018                             
13. Homeownership Rates by Age of Householder, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2018                        
14. Average Sales Prices of New Homes Sold in U.S.: 1963-2018                                                        
15. Median & Average Sales Price of New Single Family Homes by Region, U.S.: 1987-2018            
16. New Single Family Homes Sold by Region, U.S.: 1985-2018                                                          
17. New Single Family Homes Sold by Type of Financing, U.S.: 1988-2018                                         
18. New Single Family Homes for Sale at End of Period, by Region, U.S.: 1985-2018                         
19. Price Deflator (Fisher) Index of New One-Family Houses Under Construction, U.S.:
    1985-March 2019                                                                                                                           
20. Constant Quality (Laspeyres) Price Index of New Single-Family Houses Under Construction, U.S.: 1985-March 2019                                                                                                                           
21. Rental & Homeowner Vacancy Rates by Area, U.S.: Selected Years, 2005-2018                          
22. Construction Industry Employment, U.S.: 2014- March 2019                                                       
23. Miscellaneous Real Estate & Construction Industry Employment, U.S.: 2014- March 2019         

 

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Archstone Trust
• AMERCO (U-Haul)
• Clayton Homes Inc
• Accor North America
• Extended Stay America Inc
• Kerzner International Limited
• Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc
• Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc
• Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
• Riverview Realty Partners