HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett's Education, EdTech & MOOCs Industry Almanac 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.  

It would be hard to think of an industry facing more change than education. Venture capital is pouring into companies that are developing new ways to teach, learn and communicate with students.  New technologies are entering the market at blinding speed. At the same time, demand for better education and broader access to education is soaring in emerging nations from India to Africa to China.  In the U.S., more than ever before, students, parents, taxpayers and government officials are questioning the costs, efficiency and results of both higher and lower education paradigms.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 248

Statistical Tables Provided: 18

Companies Profiled: 154

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99 

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 value-packed package will be a resource you turn to again and again to keep up with the education industry.  It includes:

              1.  Education industry trends analysis and market research

              2.  Education technologies

              3.  Online education, including MOOCs

              4.  Trends in remote, online learning for charter schools and public education

              5.  Trends in text book publishing

              6.  Changes and trends in student populations

              7.  Trends and statistics in student loans

              8.  Trends in corporate training and business education

              9.  Investments, venture capital and partnerships

            10.  Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

            11. The tutoring business, including Kahn Academy

            12. Leisure learning online, including Lynda.com

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc
• Cogstate Limited
• Instructivision Inc
• Kroton Educational
• Nord Anglia Education Inc
• Universal Technical Institute Inc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Real Estate & Construction Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The real estate and construction sectors were hit hard by the global recession of 2008-09. However, real estate markets in many nations have rebounded dramatically, both in residential and commercial sectors. In the U.S., commercial markets for new homes, apartments, health care and other types of commercial property are promising, while governments are increasingly in need of construction projects to replace aging infrastructure.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 605

Statistical Tables Provided: 23

Companies Profiled: 452

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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?

This value-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis, including:

1. Analysis of major real estate, home building and brokerage business trends and markets
2. Historical real estate industry statistics and tables
3. Historical housing and mortgage statistics and projections
4. Profiles of residential, apartment, condominium, mixed use and commercial construction, home building and development firms
5. Profiles of leading mortgage companies
6. Green building trends, sustainable development and energy efficiency
7. Commercial construction trends
8. Shopping center trends

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Annaly Capital Management Inc
• Hyundai Elevator Co Ltd
• Liberty Property Trust
• Rossi Residencial SA
• Unitech Limited

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Engineering & Research Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

This book includes companies that are making significant investments in research and development via as many disciplines as possible, whether that research is being funded by internal investment, fees received from clients or fees collected from government agencies.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 679

Statistical Tables Provided: 27

Companies Profiled: 485

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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?

This carefully-researched book is a complete engineering and research competitive intel­ligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of engineering, and much more including:

1. Trends in patents, patenting and intellectual property

2. Trends in research budgets and funding

3. Research endeavors in the fields of aerospace, chemicals, energy,

    nanotechnology, electronics, computers, software, peripherals, health care,        

    pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and telecommunications

4. Profiles of leading information technology research organizations, such as

    Apple, Intel and Microsoft

5. Profiles of leading global engineering firms

6. Profiles of leading aerospace firms, including Boeing and Airbus

7. Globalization of research efforts, including the offshoring of research

    and development to labs in India and China

8. Profiles of leading firms in petrochemicals research and alternative energy,   

    such as ExxonMobil, Ballard Power Systems and Chevron

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Acciona SA
• Faurecia SA
• NetApp Inc
• Proto Labs Inc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The apparel and textiles business comprises a wide variety of skills and industry sectors, from fashion designers to contract manufacturers, from basic textiles manufacturing to distributors. In addition, a large number of major retail store chains have a major influence on the apparel and fashions business.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 479

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 348

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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?

Plunkett Research provides complete apparel and textiles market research, business analysis and competitive intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of apparel, textiles, fashions, design, clothing retailing and distribution, plus manufacturing, technology and much more, including:

1. Clothing and fashion design and designers
2. Textile manufacturing
3. Clothing manufacturing, including apparel, shoes and accessories
4. Globalization of the apparel and textiles industry, including contract manufacturing in China, Vietnam and the Dominican Republic
5. Retail store chains in the fashion and apparel industry, including major department stores, shoe stores, clothing stores and specialty retailers
6. The growing use of private label fashions (store brands) at major retailers

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Alpha Pro Tech Ltd
• Hermes International SA
• lululemon Athletica Inc
• Ratti SpA
• SuperGroup PLC
• Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Advertising & Branding Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.  

The advertising business is going through rapid changes due to digital media and globalization. Meanwhile, more than ever before, advertisers who want to create a seamless global brand need the services of multinational agencies and consultants who can help them in dozens of countries worldwide.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 519

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 371

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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?

This carefully-researched book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analytics—everything you need to know about the business of advertising, branding, marketing and public relations and much more, including:

1. Advertising, branding and marketing industry trends and market research
2. Advertising agency consolidation, mergers, acquisitions and globalization
3. Consumer audience trends and changes in consumer viewing habits
4. Search engine paid placement and marketing trends
5. Online marketing and advertising trends, both B2B and B2C
6. Proliferation of media outlets
7. Audience fragmentation
8. Trends in advertising on television, radio, magazines and newspapers
9. Trends in branding and private-label merchandising
10. Mobile and location-based advertising

Companies Mentioned Include:

• CDK Global Inc
• Emmis Communications Corp
• M&C Saatchi plc
• Time Inc
• Yelp Inc

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While India is the leading outsourcing center for services like back-office tasks, China has long been the world’s top offshore manufacturing center. China is clearly a leader in the offshore manufacturing of apparel and footwear. It also excels in the manufacture of computer components, such as motherboards and hard drives. Telecommunications equipment companies, such as ZTE and Huawei, have become world-class competitors, and Chinese firms have developed expertise in such high-ticket items as medical imaging equipment. China recently became the world’s leading retail car market as well, and has established a mammoth automotive manufacturing industry, along with a significant presence in aircraft and railroad equipment.

However, China is facing rising costs and increased competition from other countries. In 2015, the average minimum wage was at an all-time high of $312 per month for China as a whole.  When you add in factors such as productivity, shipping and logistics costs, China has largely lost its status as a low-cost producer.  China will continue to evolve from a manufacturer of low-value goods such as apparel to a maker of more complex high-value items such as automobiles, consumer electronics, communications equipment and medical devices.  It will apply its supply chain advantages, growing domestic demand and regional logistics power to sustain manufacturing.  Lower-end, less-skilled manufacturing will, to a growing extent, move to nations that are less mature than China, where wage rates are much less expensive. For example, substantial apparel and textile exports to the U.S. are now shipping from Vietnam and Indonesia.

For more industry data, statistics, online access pricing plans to our Outsourcing & Offshoring industry, see https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/outsourcing-offshoring-bpo-market-research/

If you prefer printed book or eBook versions of our data, our latest publication is:

Plunkett's Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac, 2016 Edition

419 Pages
Price: $349.99
ISBN: 978-1-62831-367-3
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-700-8
Publication Date: July 2015

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The internet and advanced information systems have made radical improvements throughout the supply chain, many linked with trends towards outsourcing and offshoring. This book takes a broad look at the business of transportation, including supply chain management, logistics and procurement.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 688
Statistical Tables Provided: 33
Companies Profiled: 482
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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?

This carefully-researched book is a complete market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of transportation and logistics including:

        1. RFID (radio frequency ID tags) and their effect on businesses of all types
        2. Air transportation and air cargo
        3. Ocean shipping
        4. Rail transportation
        5. Trucking, including less than truckload (LTL)
       6. Courier and overnight delivery, services and systems
       7. Globalization, offshoring and outsourcing, and their effects on transportation
       8. Changes in retail store chains’ logistics and direct-to-store inventory methods
       9. The latest in passenger aircraft design
      10. Challenges faced by major airports
      11. Challenges in security at ports, airports and railways

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Airbus Group NV
• Eurotunnel Group
• Hanjin Transportation Co Ltd
• Kuehne & Nagel International AG (KN)
• National Express Group plc
• PHI Inc

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Food Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The food and beverage industry is among the most competitive and globally-linked of all business sectors. For example, our market research shows that many of America’s best-known food packagers, such as Heinz, get 30%, 50% and even higher percentages of their total revenues from outside the U.S. American brand names such as Coca-Cola and Starbucks are known worldwide, as are European brands such as Nestle.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 645
Statistical Tables Provided: 30
Companies Profiled: 503
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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?

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

              1.  Analysis of major food business trends and markets
              2.  Historical food industry, supermarket and agricultural sector statistics
              3.  Profiles of major snack producers such as Mondelez and Frito-Lay
              4.  Profiles of food retailers of all types
              5.  Alternative foods, natural foods, health foods and organic food markets
              6.  Gourmet and specialty foods manufacturers and sellers
              7.  Natural and health foods stores including Whole Foods
              8.  Leading coffee purveyors such as Starbucks and Green Mountain
              9.  Leading dairy product firms such as Land O’Lakes
            10.  Emerging technologies, including genetically-modified (GM) foods
            11.  Profiles of giant food distributors such as Sysco
            12.  Profiles of leading beverage companies including Coca Cola

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ajisen (China) Holdings
• Campbell Soup Co
• FamilyMart Co Ltd
• Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc
• Maruha Nichiro Corporation
• Papa John's International Inc

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Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers: Mid Size Firms, 2015 edition.  A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.  

Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers: Mid-size Firms, leads job seekers to five hundred of the best, most successful mid-size companies in America. This book focuses on firms from 100 to 2,500 employees. It is the ideal volume to use in conjunction with our highly-regarded Almanac of American Employers, which focuses on firms of 2,500 employees and up.

Key Features Include:

• Job market trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Important contacts for job seekers
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 602
Statistical Tables Provided: 11
Companies Profiled: 484
Geographic Focus: US
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the job market evolving? 
• How is the employment market being shaped by new technologies? 
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the job market, statistical tables, profiles of 500 leading firms and much more, including:

1. List of industries most likely to be hiring this year
2. Benefit plans, stock plans, and salaries
3. Hiring and recruiting plans
4. Training and corporate culture
5. Company growth plans, new facilities, research, and development
6. Over 100 firms rated “Hot Spots” for advancement opportunities for women and minorities

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Abaxis Inc
• Clean Energy Fuels Corp
• Echo Global Logistics Inc
• Hologic Gen-Probe Inc
• Macerich Company (The)
• Premier Inc

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Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Green Technology Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.  

Green Technology has evolved to encompass a broad variety of businesses and industries. Energy conservation is a key focus, but sectors including recycling, water technology, building materials, heating and air conditioning systems, retailing, transportation, manufacturing and industrial processes are also becoming big users of innovative green technologies. As costs for such technologies become lower, adopters are beginning to see a good return on investment.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 471
Statistical tables provided: 27
Companies profiled: 299
Geographic focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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 information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the green technology business, clean technologies and much more, including:

1. High energy costs push energy conservation technology to the forefront
2. Construction industry focuses on greener, eco-friendly buildings, better  insulation, energy conservation and water conservation
3. High commodity prices boost recycling
4. Renewable energy sources continue to forge ahead worldwide, especially  wind and solar
5. Corporate giants, from GE to Wal-Mart, invest in green technologies, introducing cost-efficiencies and exciting new products in the process
6. New transportation technologies boost efficiency, cut emissions and reduce costs
7. Global regulatory environment pushes green agenda
8. Predictive analytics and remote data sensors are a key focus of greener technologies
9. Packaging is redesigned to reduce weight and encourage recycling
10. Nanotechnology has applications in green tech

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Applied Materials Inc
• Capstone Turbine Corp
• Hitachi Ltd
• Nissan Motor Co Ltd
• Solvay SA
• ZAP Jonway

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Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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