HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Telecommunications Industry Almanac, 2018 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

No other industry touches as many technology-related business sectors as telecommunications, which encompasses not only the traditional areas of local and long-distance telephone service, but also advanced technology-based services including wireless communications, the Internet, fiber-optics and satellites. Telecom is also deeply intertwined with entertainment of all types as cable TV systems aggressively offering local telephone service and high-speed Internet access. Competing directly against cable, traditional telecommunications firms are now selling television via the Internet.

Consequently, the various organizations that monitor the global telecommunications industry have their own ways of estimating total revenues, and their own thoughts on including, or not including, specific business sectors. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is a term that is used to help describe the relationship between the myriad types of goods, services and networks that make up the global information and telecommunications system. Sectors involved in ICT include landlines, private networks, the Internet, wireless communications, (including cellular and remote wireless sensors) and satellites. Globally, in the broadest possible sense (based on ICT), the telecommunications industry is expected to grow to about a $6.5 trillion sector in 2018.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the Telecommunications Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-449-6 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-789-3 (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

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 518

Statistical Tables Provided: 17

Companies Profiled:

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 telecommunications business including:

1. Introduction to the Telecommunications Industry

2. Landline Subscribers Cancel Service; Bundled Services Pick Up Some of the Slack

3. 3G and 4G Networks Rollout Worldwide/5G on the Horizon/Massive Investments Required

4. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth

5. Chinese, Indian and African Cellphone Markets Skyrocket

6. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Top 7.5 Billion

7. Handset Makers Adopt Android, Push Advanced 3G and 4G Smartphones

8. VOIP (Telephony over the Internet) Continues To Revolutionize the Telecommunications Industry

9. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China

10. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market

11. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction

12. Global Internet Market Tops 3.5 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed
    and Wireless

13. Telecommunications Systems Move Online Including Unified Communications,
    Telepresence

14. Carriers Reinstate Unlimited Access Plans for Smartphones/Face Intense Subscription
    Price Competition

15. Light-Weight Satellites, Solar-Powered Drones and Giant Helium Balloons Studied for
    Internet Access and Whole-Earth Imaging

16. The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by
    Nanotechnology

Telecommunications Industry Statistics

1. Telecommunications Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. Quarterly Telecommunications Industry Revenue by Class of Customer, U.S.: 4th Quarter 2015-4th Quarter 2016

3. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2013-2016

4. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Breakdown of Revenue by Type of Customer, U.S.: 2013-2015

5. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Sources of Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015

6. The Baby Bells Then & Now

7. Total Retail Local Telephone Service Connections, U.S.: 2012-2015

8. U.S. Households With & Without Telephone Service, including Wireless: November 1983-July 2016

9. Annual Personal Consumption Expenditures on Telecommunications, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2016

10. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2016

11. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide

12. Internet Access Technologies Compared

13. Wireless Standards & Speeds

14. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2011-2015

15. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2011-2016

16. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

17. Employment in the Telecommunications Industry, U.S.: 1990-March 2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• China Telecom Corporation Ltd

• ACT Conferencing Inc

• ADTRAN Inc

• Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

• Akamai Technologies Inc

• Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc

• Quanta Services Inc

• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

• T-Mobile US Inc

• Opterna AM Inc

Great news, we’re adding in-depth coverage of 3 vital industry sectors for our 2018 online database and almanacs list:

• Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry

• Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry

• Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry

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Sharing & Gig Economy:  This sector is changing the entire world while we watch.  Uber, Lyft and other upstarts are battling the taxi industry worldwide.  Restaurants and supermarkets are watching their market share being absorbed and their dining room crowds dwindle, thanks to meal kit companies like Blue Apron and food delivery firms like Favor. Professionals, from computer code experts to graphic artists, are opting to sell their services through sites like Upwork rather than take full time corporate jobs, while entrepreneurs are sharing office space at We Work rather than set up personal offices.

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In Aerospace, the drone sector is soaring, if you’ll pardon the double-meaning of the word.  At the same time, airliners are selling in massive numbers at Boeing and Airbus.  Some of the world’s most famous entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the space rocket and space travel sector, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and the UK’s Richard Branson.

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In Consumer Goods & Services, including cosmetics and household cleansers, there is a growing interest worldwide in greener products.  At the same time, many emerging companies are gaining market share with innovative products, services and marketing.  A great example is the Dollar Shave Club, a firm that dramatically lowered the cost of razor blades by selling directly to consumers by subscription.  It is business model is so powerful that it’s giving Gillette “razor burn” and Gillette has lowered its prices on some blades.  Meanwhile, Dollar Shave Club was acquired by global consumer goods giant Unilever for $1 billion.  That’s a lot of blades!
 
Now, more than ever before, our user tools and innovative data make Plunkett Research your go-to place for industry analysis, business trends and statistics.  Get your Plunkett Research Online trial or pre-order your Almanac today:  customersupport@plunkettresearch.com.

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac, 2018 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The businesses of chemicals, coatings and plastics are closely linked, and those sectors, in turn, are closely linked to the oil and gas industry. This is a research-based industry that requires massive capital expenditures on the production end. The chemicals industry is also a cyclical business, highly subject to costs for basic commodities (especially oil and gas) and open to rapid changes in fortune due to the ups and downs of the global economy. However, long-term trends point to increasing demand for many types of chemical products.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-447-2 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-787-9 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and industry statistics

• Industry associations list

• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 538

Statistical Tables Provided:

Companies Profiled: 399

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 chemicals, coatings & plastics business including:

1. Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term

2. China’s Plastics Market to Grow/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market

3. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges

4. India’s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants

5. New Display Technologies with PLEDs

6. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas

7. Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures

8. Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform

9. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability

10. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy

11. Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices

12. Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation

13. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires

14. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress

15. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals

16. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials

Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics

1. Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

3. U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

4. U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

5. U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

9. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017

10. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2005-2015

11. Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Chemical Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly, January 1992-March 2017

12. Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments & Inventories in the Chemicals, Plastics &
    Rubber Products Industries, U.S.: January-March 2017

13. Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2010-March 2017

14. Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2016

15. Crude Oil Production & Oil Well Productivity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2016

16. Top World Oil Producers: 2015

17. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-January 2017

18. Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2016

19. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2016

20. Refinery Sales Prices & Refinery Profit Margins for Selected Petroleum Products, U.S.:
    Selected Years, 2007-2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company

• Air Products and Chemicals Inc

• AkzoNobel NV

• Albemarle Corporation

• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

• Ashland Inc

• Ball Corporation

• Bridgestone Bandag LLC

• BASF SE

• Lanxess AG

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Middle-Market Companies Almanac, 2018 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 lists top 500 companies in Middle Market.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-448-9 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-788-6 (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

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 634             

Companies Profiled: 510

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.

The exciting new book and Online Research Center cover 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, Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac, 2018 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 lists top 300 companies in the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-446-5 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-786-2 (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

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 510

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 300

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 [Sector] business including:

1. 3G and 4G Networks Rollout Worldwide/ 5G on the Horizon/Massive Investments Required

2. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Top 7.9 Billion

3. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution

4. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Rely on Wireless

5. Self-Check-In Kiosks, RFID and Wireless Technologies Save Costs and Enhance Travelers’ Experiences at Airlines

6. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys

7. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, ITS and Real-Time
   Traffic Information

8. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone

9. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods

10. Near Field Communications (NFC) Changes Credit and Debit Cards

11. Chinese, Indian and African Cellphone Markets Skyrocket

12. Mobile Devices Are Fastest Growing Platform for Electronic Games

13. Tablets and Smartphones Cause Decline in PC and Laptop Market

14. Location-Based Services (LBS) Enhance Smartphones and Mobile Advertising

15. Global Mobile Apps Revenues to Hit $77 Billion Yearly in 2017

16. Smart Cities Utilize Big Data, Sensors and Advanced Technologies to Increase Efficiencies of All Kinds/Massive Business Opportunities Emerge

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.: 2008-2016

4. Wireless Standards & Speeds

5. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2011-2016

6. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide

7. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2016

8. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2011-2015

9. Wireless Telecommunications Industry (except Satellite) Employment, U.S.: 2008- March 2017

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 Industry, Teams, Leagues & Recreation Industry Almanac, 2018 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. To one person, sports are a venue for gambling; to another, they are a mode of personal recreation and fitness, be it skiing, cycling, running or playing tennis. 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. Sports are deeply ingrained in education, from elementary through university levels. Perhaps we cannot state with confidence that sports enrich the lives of all of us, but they certainly entertain a huge swath of the world’s population. 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 lists top 350 companies in the Sports Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-445-8 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-785-5 (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

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 510

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 370

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 Industry

2. Television Rights Contracts Bring in Lucrative Revenues for Major Sports Leagues

3. New Sports Stadiums Launched in the U.S./Stadium Sponsorships Offset Costs

4. NCAA College Sports Are Big Revenue Earners

5. Fantasy Sports Post Growth, with 59.3 Million Players

6. eSports: Electronic Games Become Spectator Sports

7. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
   Technologies

8. Sports Agents Become Indispensable/ Sports Marketing Booms in China

9. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales

10. Virtual Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech Industry/ Immersion
    Games to Grow

11. Gym Memberships Continue to Rise

12. Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Financial Outlook Is Poor

13. Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including Sports and Activity-Based Travel

14. Athletic Footwear Sales Boom, Drawing Big Names from Athletes to Designers

15. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics

16. Exercise Apparel Sales Rise/Athleisure Clothing Sales Soar

Sports Industry Statistics

1. Sports Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. Estimated Size of the Entire Sports Industry, U.S. 2006-2016

3. Global Sports Industry Revenues, 2015-2016

4. Selected U.S. Sports Industry Revenues: 2010-2016

5. Sports Industry, Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2011-2015

6. U.S. Spectator Sports, Performing Arts & Related Industries, Breakdown of Expenses: 2010-2015

7. Estimated Annual Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales, Inventories & Purchases: 2008-2016

8. Estimated Monthly Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales: 1992-February 2017

9. Exports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2010-2016

10. Imports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2010-2016

11. Overview of the Media Contracts of the Four Big Sports

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, Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac, 2018 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 lists top 350 companies in the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-444-1 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-784-8 (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

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 488

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 364

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. Cloud Computing Squeezes Outsourcing Industry    

8. Offshoring to India Drives Changes in the Global Consulting Industry         

9. R&D Expands in Chinese Research Parks/Patent Filings Soar           

10. Outsourcing and Offshoring of Research, Development and Engineering Grow Along with Globalization  

11. Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share         

12. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere    

13. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies           

14. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing

15. Globalization and Worldwide Collaboration Fuel the Research Efforts of Major Corporations       

16. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services       

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: 1990-2015

3. U.S. Quarterly Trade in Services by Major Category: 2015-2017      

4. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2012-2015  

5. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2008-2011  

6. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2004-2007  

7. Estimated Revenue for Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Firms, U.S.: 2011-2015

8. Top 50 Countries Exporting Textiles & Apparel to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2015-2016      

9. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2009-2016

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

Dollars & Details:

Education, both at higher and lower levels, is one of the largest industries in the world (in terms of employees, expenditures and consumers—that is, students).  However, somewhat similar to the health care sector, education’s expenditures, quality of output and ultimate results vary wildly from nation to nation, and from state to state.

In total, global public and private spending on education (K-12 through university) was equal to about 6% of GDP, or $4.5 trillion for 2016.  On a worldwide basis, this makes the education sector only a bit smaller than the health care industry.  These numbers are according to Plunkett Research estimates. 

Globally, there are about 1.3 billion students in grades K-12.  This amounts to an 89% enrollment rate (of potential students) in primary schools and 65% in secondary schools.   There are also about 210 million students in higher education worldwide. 

Meanwhile, the global education market also serves both working adults (corporate training and worker certification) and adults seeking learning for personal, casual or recreational purposes.  Corporate training and education was a $70.6 billion market in the U.S. in 2016, and a $155 billion global market, per Plunkett Research estimates.

Trends and Theories:

At the college and university level, concerns about the costs and effectiveness of higher education have been accelerated by the massive debt levels now carried by U.S. college students.  U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that the price index for U.S. college tuition rose by nearly 1,300% from early 1978 through early 2017.

However, the net cost to the typical student has risen at a much slower rate, after factoring in financial aid.  Often overlooked is the fact that state budgets for support to public universities typically have not kept up with inflation, leaving it to universities to look to higher tuition to cover their costs.

Total American student debt, at $1.31 trillion exceeds total credit card debt.  The average new U.S. graduate with a 4-year degree left school in 2016 with $37,000 in student loans, up from only $18,600 in 2004. 

At the same time, many observers point to a long-term trend of rising ratios of administrative staff to teachers and professors, creating lower operating efficiencies and higher overall costs of education.  This indicates opportunities for the application of technology to reduce the number of employees required for administrative tasks, such as human resources or accounting.

Technology as a Long-Term Solution:  Technology-based solutions for the education sector’s needs are gathering tremendous momentum, and in many cases they are being carefully tested and applied in real school situations.  Online learning is gaining speed at all levels, from home schooling of high school students, to basic courses for university students, to essential skills training for corporate employees.

Software tools enhancing everything from school attendance management, to student engagement, to the availability of learning resources online are growing in availability and popularity.  (University libraries have been highly successful pioneers in this regard.)  Business and investment opportunities abound due to demand for greater productivity, efficiency and effectiveness in education.  “Points of pain” can be found throughout the spectrum of the education sector, while the size of the market is immense, both in developed nations and in less-developed countries starved for good educational resources.

Massive demand for quality education worldwide, combined with the need to control costs and harness the potential of cloud-based computing, mobile devices, ultrafast internet access and artificial intelligence, will lead to unexpected changes and advancements.  For example, Google’s free cloud-based apps, like Google Docs, are taking public schools by storm, while traditional publishing firm Bertelsmann (the massive global firm that is owner of dozens of radio and TV companies and such book imprints as Penguin Random House, as well as music company BMG) has invested heavily in state-of-the-art edtech firms including Udacity, HotChalk and Relias Learning. 

One of the biggest surprises of all was an announcement by world-class Purdue University, long a leader in fine education with its advanced schools of engineering, science, business and aerospace, that it would acquire the for-profit education business of Kaplan university, picking up 32,000 students in the process.  Kaplan owned a very well developed online learning platform, and the acquisition enables Purdue to rapidly expand its offerings to remote students, including working adult learners.

Ranks and Results, US Education: 

The cost of public schooling in America is approximately $625 billion yearly for public K-12 schools (not including private schools).  Public expenditures were expected to be about $11,600 per student for the 2016-2017 school year, but the cost varies depending on what part of the nation you are considering.  For example, 2013-14 found expenditures ranging from $6,546 per student in Utah to $20,557 in the District of Columbia, and $20,156 in New York City.

Hot-off-the-Press:  

All the information you need about this industry can be found at Plunkett Research, including our education industry research center online, and our just-published, completely-updated Plunkett’s Education, EdTech and MOOCs Industry Almanac, 2017 edition.  

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Games, Apps & Social Media Industry Almanac, 2018 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.  This spectacular growth has included electronic games, mobile apps and social media, but the meteoric growth in these three fields has been possible only because of underlying technology trends. 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. 

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 200 companies in the Games, Apps & Social Media Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

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• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-443-4 (Available Now)

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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

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 312             

Statistical Tables Provided: 15

Companies Profiled: 186

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. Social Media Generates $31 Billion in Global Online and Mobile Ad Revenues       

3. TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content          

4. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales

5. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow 

6. Tablets and Smartphones Cause Decline in PC and Laptop Computer Market

7. Fantasy Sports Post Growth, with 57.4 Million Players

8. eSports: Electronic Games Become Spectator Sports

9. Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers

10. Global Mobile Apps Revenues to Hit $77 Billion Yearly in 2017       

11. Mobile Devices Are Fastest Growing Platform for Electronic Games

12. Revenues Continue to Soar for MMORPGs, Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games     

13. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems

14. Gamification:  Games Technology Boosts Education and Training

15. Sports Equipment and Social Media Converge

16. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers          

Games, Apps & Social Media Industry Statistics

1. Games, Apps & Social Media Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. Internet Usage Demographics, U.S.: 2016

3. Top 10 Social Networking Websites: May 2015        

4. Social Media Usage Demographics, U.S.: November 2016   

5. Top 5 Search Engines, U.S.: May 2015          

6. Home Broadband Adoption Demographics, U.S.: November 2016  

7. Smartphone Adoption Demographics, U.S.: 2016    

8. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2011-2016      

9. Quarterly Software Publishing Industry Revenues, U.S.: 4th Quarter 2015-4th Quarter 2016        

10. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2010-2016        

11. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Operating Expenses: 2011-2015      

12. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2016         

13. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015      

14. Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2011-2016

15. 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

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Consulting is unique as an industry, in the way that the sizes of consultancies range on a scale rarely seen in the world of business.  In contrast to the massive size and global infrastructure of the leading management consulting companies (such as McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group), a large portion of the industry is comprised of very small firms—in many cases these are one-person shops, perhaps operating from a spare bedroom at home.  This part of the business has grown rapidly, as legions of highly qualified and experienced executives have turned to consulting after being laid-off during corporate downsizing or taking early retirement.  These professionals have turned to self-employment as consultants, focusing on their career specialties and combing their contacts for clients.

Unless there’s a recession, watch for continued steady growth and high profits in this industry.  Annual revenues at top global consulting firms run in the billions of dollars, and high-ranking consultants may each earn $200,000 to $500,000 or more yearly in return for grueling hours, high stress and many, many days spent traveling far from home. 

Global consulting industry revenues (including HR, IT, strategy, operations, management and business advisory services) will be about $488 billion in 2017, according to Plunkett Research estimates, up from $470 billion during the previous year. 

Trends and Theories:

While corporate profits have been growing, government budgets in the U.S. and much of Europe have been under tremendous pressure at the national, state and local levels.  While recent years have seen a general rebound in state and local tax collections, sharp increases in government employee pension and health care costs are having a devastating effect on finances.  Government spending and debt have been called in question, and in some cases curtailed.  This has been particularly hard on some consulting firms, since government agencies are prime clients for consultancies.

Ranks and Results: 

At the highest level of the business is “management consulting,” the segment that advises top executives and boards of directors at Fortune 1000 firms on strategy and organization.  McKinsey & Company, Inc., Bain & Company, Inc., Boston Consulting Group, Inc. and a handful of other companies are the most elite.  Such firms may charge their clients anywhere from $300,000 to $1 million in monthly fees, with top consultants billing as much as $5,000 daily plus expenses, and associates at $2,000 or so.  These consultants’ engagements for a multinational corporation may include analysis of multiple divisions and involve travel to several continents. 

Hot-off-the-Press:  

All the information you need about this industry can be found at Plunkett Research, including our consulting research center online, and our just-published, completely-updated Plunkett’s Consulting Industry Almanac, 2017 edition.