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Unit 8: Fundamental Analysis 2: Industry Analysis

Input Output Analysis: This analysis helps us understand demand analysis in greater detail. Notes
Input of analysis is a very useful technique that reflects the flow of goods and services through
the economy, including intermediate steps in the production process as the goods proceed from
the raw material stage through to consumption. This information is reflected in the
input-output table that reflects the pattern of consumption at all stages, not at the final stage of
consumption of final goods. This is done to detect any changing patterns. It might also indicate
the growth or decline of industries.

Task What are the ways of classifying industrial enterprises? Write a brief note on the
various classifications.

Self Assessment
Fill in the blanks:
9. A …………………...... profile consists of those endogenous characteristics that have a
significant bearing on demand or the way in which it can be developed.
10. A …………………...... in number of establishments and employment accompanied by an
increase in the other elements of the profile means increased automation.

11. …………………...... series analysis consists of decomposing the original sales series over a
period of time.
12. …………………...... captures the wave-like movement of sales.
13. …………………...... refers to a consistent pattern of sales movements within the year.
14. The worth of a share depends on its …………………......, which in turn depends on the
profitability of the company.
15. …………………...... depends upon the state of competition prevalent in the industry. Cost
control measures adopted by its units and the growth in demand for its products.

Case Study Trade Data Provides Chemical Research Firm with
Valuable Market Analysis

Using Zepol’s TradeIQ™, a chemical research firm receives the latest detailed trade reports
to produce comprehensive market analysis.
Overview
In the world of chemical data analysis, three factors are most important to clients: timeliness
of information, accuracy of results, and context for interpretation.
Timber Mill Research (TMR) specializes in taking publicly available data and creating
detailed reports for specific chemicals and compounds that its clients can use to make
intelligent business decisions. Because of the level of detail that is needed to provide
accurate results, TMR uses the only source of transactional data available – AMS Data from
U.S. Customs and Border Protection. By using this data in conjunction with other datasets
and specific Freedom of Information Act requests, TMR provides clarity to its clients’
international marketplaces. Delivering the data in Microsoft Excel® Pivot Tables allows
its users flexibility in selecting time frames, exporters, and importers for analysis.
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