LibGuides: Supply Chain: Databases/Articles

Search Examples

Below are some searches I did in some of the databases listed in the "More Databases for Supply Chain Research" box.

MORE SEARCH EXAMPLES
Screen shots of some search examples in the databases.

More Databases for Supply Chain Research

You can find reliable information about supply chains in several of the library's databases. I'm listing these in my order of preference! Different databases have different articles, so consider searching more than one.

Click the 'more' link to get helpful hints for searching that particular database.

Business Source Complete
Contains articles about supply chain for both specific companies and industries. See General Approach/Mindset for suggestions on terms to enter in search boxes.
If searching for a company, select 'company entity' in the drop box OR search by the ticker symbol and select 'ticker symbol' in the drop box. For industries, use a 6 digit NAICS code or key words. If you only want domestic information, you may need to type "united states" in a search box.
Business (Gale)
Articles on all business topics, including finance, accounting, marketing, management, company information, M&A, industry information, and more. Coverage dates: 1980 - present
Factiva
Contains articles about supply chain for both specific companies and industries. See General Approach/Mindset for suggestions on terms to enter in search boxes.
Group search terms with parentheses: whirlpool AND ("supply chain*" OR supplier*) Default time-frame is set to only search the last 3 months; change this in the drop box if you wish
Business Insights: Essentials
Contains articles about supply chain, but articles are mainly tied to a specific company. Look up the company, then on the left side of the page, click on the Operations & Technology link or the Strategy & Planning link.
IBISWorld
Domestic Industry Reports at the 5 digit NAICS level. Once in an industry report, look at the Products & Markets section to see supply chain: buying and selling industries.

Hint: Click on the 'Industry Market Research' tab to begin your search. Then search by NAICS code or keyword