LibGuides: Supply Chain Management: Introduction & Keywords

Your Friendly Librarian!

Contact:

Use Power Search to find articles & more on Supply Chain Topics

To find the targeted information you need, try LOTS of different words, such as the ones below. Use "quotes around phrases".

"supply chain"	"distribution channels"	"raw materials"	purchasing
suppliers	"materials handling"	customers	"VMI hub"
inventory	logistics	procurement	"vendor managed inventory"
"inventory control"	"materials management"	transportation	warehousing

Business News

Supply Chain Overview

Forrester Research This link opens in a new window
Once in, using quotes, type "supply chain" in the search box (top) to obtain some overviews of the supply chain industry.
Gartner This link opens in a new window
Follow same search strategy as above.
IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Find overviews of the supply chain for most US industries. Search by keyword or company name.
Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Click on the Supply Chain tab at the top of the page on the database home screen to search for supply chain information on a company or industry basis
Capital IQ This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
From the Company Profile page, look under Business Relationships in the left-hand menu to find information about Suppliers and Strategic Alliances
PitchBook This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
A private equity and venture capital database with in-depth information and statistics on companies, deals, and investors. Downloading capabilities are limited for regular users; please contact library staff at research@babson.edu if large downloads are needed.
Business Source Premier - EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
Scholarly business journals in all business disciplines; plus company, industry, market research, and country reports and analyses. Includes Harvard Business Review.
Disruptor- Global Data This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
Disruptor tracks emerging tech-enabled opportunities across all industries by providing information on start-ups, tech-led innovations, latest technology trends, influencers, consumer insights, and venture capital portfolio investments.