Begin by identifying your industry of interest and finding relevant SIC and NAICS codes by visiting the Standard Industrial Classification Search (SIC) and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) websites.
Once you have identified your industry and its associated code, you may locate industry surveys, overviews, and reports in the Library databases.
Learn how to find industry reports in our FAQ - How do I locate industry reports?
According to Porter (1980), "the state of competition in an industry depends on five basic competitive forces" (p.3).
The five forces are:
Porter, M. E. (1980). Competitive strategy: Techniques for analyzing industries and competitors. New York: The Free Press.
It may be possible to locate some ready-made Five Forces analysis reports in the Library's Business Source Complete database.
Content: Business research database covering topics including accounting, banking, economics, finance, international trade, marketing, management information systems, and more.
Purpose: This is a key database for business, accounting, and economics students.
Special Features: SWOT analysis functionality, market research reports, country reports, industry profiles, and more.
Select the Advanced Search option in Business Source Complete. Enter your industry in the first search box, and "five forces" in the second box. Note that these reports may come from magazine articles; you do not want to limit your search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals.