First Research, Inc.

First Research, a subsidiary of D&B (Dun & Bradstreet), stands as the foremost provider of cutting-edge Industry Intelligence Tools, effectively empowering sales and marketing teams to achieve greater speed and precision, thereby unlocking opportunities and sealing deals with heightened efficiency. In essence, First Research takes on the role of information analysis, meticulously sifting through a plethora of sources to craft insightful and easily digestible Industry Intelligence. This resource can be swiftly assimilated, enabling a profound understanding of prospects' or clients' business challenges.

Foremost among First Research's clientele are industry leaders in sectors including banking, accounting, insurance, technology, telecommunications, business process outsourcing, and professional services. Notable customers encompass prominent entities such as ADP, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Sprint.

The effectiveness of First Research's offerings is evidenced by its widespread adoption, boasting a user base of over 60,000 sales professionals. The benefits of First Research's tools extend to any organization that engages with prospects spanning diverse industries.

In the intricate realm of business, First Research's Industry Intelligence Tools emerge as a strategic catalyst, facilitating quicker comprehension of market nuances, sharper decision-making, and expedited collaboration between sales and marketing teams. By fostering these outcomes, First Research enhances the competitive edge of enterprises across varied sectors.
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617 Reports from First Research, Inc.

   
  • Meat Product Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry slaughter animals and prepare meat products. Major companies include Hormel Foods and Tyson Foods (both located in the US); as well as BRF and JBS SA (both based in Brazil); CPF (Thailand); Danish Crown (Denmark); NH Foods (Jap ... Read More

  • Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute farm equipment, lawn and garden equipment, and related parts. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven primarily by the health of the farming sector, which is tied to crop pric ... Read More

  • Child Care Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide supervision and educational programs for pre-school and school-age children. Major US companies include Bright Horizons, KinderCare Education, and Learning Care Group; major companies based outside the US include Elbkin ... Read More

  • Wireless Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce radio and television broadcast and wireless communications equipment. Major companies include Apple and Cisco (both based in the US); as well as Ericsson (Sweden); Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi, and ZTE (China); Nokia (Finland); ... Read More

  • Used Car Dealers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell a variety of used vehicles including passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and passenger and cargo vans. Major companies include CarMax, Car-Mart, and DriveTime (all based in the US), as well as Cargiant (the UK), Nextage (J ... Read More

  • Property/Casualty Insurance Carriers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry underwrite insurance policies such as homeowners and automotive insurance to protect consumers and businesses against loss and liability. Major companies include Nationwide Mutual, State Farm, and the property/casualty arms of ... Read More

  • OBGYNs

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Physicians in this industry provide pre-, post-, and perinatal care, deliver infants, and treat health issues specific to women. The industry has no dominant companies. Women in many developing nations have limited access to effective contraception, emer ... Read More

  • Internet Auctions

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate auction websites for consumer-to-consumer or business-to-consumer trade of new and used goods. Major US companies include eBay, which dominates the industry, and eBid; major companies based outside the US include Argent ... Read More

  • Funeral Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry conduct funerals and provide burial-related services. Major companies include Carriage Services, Everstory Partners, and Service Corporation International (all based in the US), along with Arbor Memorial (Canada), Dignity Funer ... Read More

  • Information & Records Management Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry store an organization's physical documents and provide related services. Major companies include Exela Technologies, and Iron Mountain (all based in the US); Restore Digital and Williams Lea (both based in the UK); and Wanb ... Read More

  • Direct Marketing Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry develop advertising campaigns and related materials for direct distribution to customers by mail or online. Major companies include Epsilon Data Management, Harland Clarke, Harte Hanks, Merkle, and VML (all based in the US). CO ... Read More

  • Soap & Other Detergent Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture soap and detergent products. Major companies include Church & Dwight, Colgate-Palmolive, Ecolab, and Procter & Gamble (all based in the US), along with Henkel (Germany), Nice Group (China), and Unilever (UK) ... Read More

  • Personal Computer Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce desktop and portable personal computers (PCs). Major companies include Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand in the PC market is driven by technological advances, disposable income in the ... Read More

  • Private Schools K-12

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Institutions in this industry provide primary and secondary classroom education not associated with public school systems. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by perceived inadequacies in the public school sys ... Read More

  • Fresh Produce Wholesalers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. Major companies include Caito Foods, Coast Citrus Distributors, FreshPoint, and Tom Lange Company (all based in the US), as well as Fresh Produce Group (Australia), Fyffes ... Read More

  • Data Storage Systems Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture devices that allow the storage and retrieval of data from computers. Major companies include Dell EMC, NetApp, and Western Digital (all based in the US); Fujitsu, Hitachi, and Toshiba (Japan); and Seagate (Ireland), ... Read More

  • Computer Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacturing electronic computers, such as mainframes, personal computers, workstations, laptops, and computer services, as well as computer peripheral equipment. Major companies include US-based Apple, Dell, Hewlett Packard E ... Read More

  • Vitamin, Nutritional Supplement & Other Health-Related Product Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry develop and manufacture vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, and other natural health products. Major companies include Amway, Herbalife Nutrition, Nature's Bounty, and USANA (all based in the US), as well as ... Read More

  • Recyclable Material Wholesalers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry engage in wholesale distribution of automotive scrap, industrial scrap, and other recyclable materials. Major scrap wholesalers include America Chung Nam, Commercial Metals Company, and The David J Joseph Company (all based in ... Read More

  • Oncologists

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Physicians in this industry engage in the medical practice of diagnosing and treating cancer. Major US companies include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Lead ... Read More

  • Linens Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture household textile products. Major companies include American Textile Company, Hollander Sleep Products, Pacific Coast Feather Company, and WestPoint Home (based in the US); as well as Springs Global (based in Brazil ... Read More

  • Water & Sewer Utilities

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate water treatment and water supply systems; sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities; and steam and air-conditioning supply systems. Major companies include American Water, Cal Water, and Essential Utilities (all bas ... Read More

  • Security Products Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture electronic security and safety communications equipment such as fire and security alarms, intercoms, and vehicle and pedestrian signaling systems. Major companies include Resideo and divisions of GE Security, and Ra ... Read More

  • Search, Detection, Navigation & Guidance System Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry make products such as aircraft instruments, flight recorders, navigational instruments, and radar and sonar systems. Major companies include FLIR and divisions of defense contractors such as Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop G ... Read More

  • Recreational & Vacation Camps

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate overnight recreational camps including vacation, wilderness, fishing, hunting, and children's camps. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by personal income and leisure tr ... Read More

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