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Group 1 is working on a service that books events and recreation for visiting business professionals. They will partner with local businesses and event planners, and also aim to include some technology and augmented reality into their offering. They will need info on travel and tourism trends, habits, needs and preferences of business travelers and conference attendees, and how Virtual reality and augmented reality are being used to enhance museum experiences, historic walks, etc.
Group 2 is solving a logistics challenge in the trucking/shipping business. They want to create a system that will update shippers and brokers on the exact location of their shipment in real time. This is like Amazon’s tracking service that tells you when your package will be delivered and even how many stops way the delivery truck is. They need to figure out how big a problem the uncertainty associated with truck deliveries is, whom it affects most, and what are the consequences. Also, they’ll need to find out how truckers, shippers and brokers are currently dealing with the problem and whether they can improve or piggyback on those solutions. Also, general information about freight volumes and the trucking industry would help—like, what are the profit margins like, are there a few main providers or is it fragmented, etc.
UTSA Databases
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowContains detailed industry market reports for the U.S., based on the NAICS classification. Reports include industry performance, lifecycle, products and markets, supply chain, operating conditions, regulation and policy, key competitors, barriers to entry, outlook, and more. Specialized Industry Reports address more narrowly defined product/service segments or emerging industries.
- Mintel Academic This link opens in a new windowContains over 1,000 in-depth market research reports by Mintel analysts focusing on consumer goods, travel, health and well-being, technology, retail, and food and drink in the U.S., U.K., and western Europe. Includes market segmentation, size and trends, brand share analysis, supply structure, advertising, retail distribution, consumer lifestyles and attitudes, and more.
Search for Work and Travel report. - Market Research Academic This link opens in a new windowAggregates market research reports from six publishers covering service industries, consumer goods, food & beverage, heavy industry, life sciences, public sector, technology & media.
Search Market Research Academic database for these reports:
- Fleet Tracking Market: Hardware, Software, and Services 2019 – 2024 (2019)
- Asset Tracking Market Outlook and Forecasts 2023 – 2030
- Freight by Truck: United States (2021)
- Travel Services: United States (2022)
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides access to recent and relevant statistics and studies from market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and U.S. and international government sources. Topics include business, finance, education, media, politics, society, environment, technology and more. Ready-made tables, graphs, and charts are downloadable in PDF, XLS, PNG, or PPT.
- RKMA eBooks This link opens in a new windowAnnual collections of market research reports from Richard K. Miller & Associates on consumer behavior; consumer marketing; use of the internet and mobile web; entertainment; healthcare; leisure; retail, restaurant and food; sports; travel and tourism. 2017-current. Differs by title.
- BizMiner This link opens in a new windowProvides detailed industry analysis and market research reports on more than 16,000 lines of business in national and local markets. Includes startup and small business statistics, such as annual sales and market share; failure rates; entrepreneurial activity rates; startup profit & loss detail and ratios; and detailed small business balance sheets, P & L, and ratios.
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowComprehensive business and financial data for U.S. and international public and private companies, active and inactive. Includes executive compensation data, bonds, Country Insight, Supply Chain, Investext analyst reports and screening tools.
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- Fleet trackingScreen the results for company names. Market research reports may be limited/ behind paywall, or produced by "market research mills." Consider this information with caution.