Includes the following volumes:* Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac 2016* Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac 2016

Globally, hospitality can be considered to be a broad and multifaceted sector, ranging from fast food restaurants to fine dining and catering on one side, and hotels, inns resorts and cruise lines on the other. The new Plunkett's Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry Almanac offers a comprehensive market research and reference package covering the entire field.

The global aerospace industry plays a vital role in commerce, communications, transportation, and defense. More than just aircraft and aircraft manufacturing, the aerospace industry is composed of original equipment manufacturing (OEM), avionics, electronics, rockets, space vehicles, satellites, and drones. The complex needs for achieving flight also makes the aerospace industry a key contributor to advancements in computing, advanced materials, and construction. Historically the stuff of fantasy, the development of the commercial space and drone industry of today adds a new dimension to the...

Green technology initiatives are becoming pervasive around the world and in virtually all industry sectors. For example, construction projects of all types are becoming green at a rapid clip, from new homes to giant office towers. Consumer products and food products are emphasizing green components. Even textile and apparel makers are emphasizing recycled, natural fabrics. Investment in green facilities and technologies will grow exponentially once a tipping point occurs that proves true economy of scale and solid return on investment. This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in...

The penetration of digital technology into all aspects of life is no better represented then in the adjustment of work arrangements through the sharing economy. A sometimes-misunderstood term, the sharing economy is a system of peer-to-peer exchanges or rentals facilitated through a digital intermediary. Often associated with the ride-sharing company Uber, many goods and services can be provided through similar platforms, such as meal, shopping and food delivery, personal assistants, contingent workforce, and Internet-based scheduling. Closely intertwined with the sharing economy is an...

The food industry is among the most competitive and globally-linked of all business sectors. Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac will be your guide to the entire food business, from production, to distribution, to retailing. This exciting new book covers everything you need to know about the food, beverage and tobacco industry, including: Analysis of major trends and markets; historical statistics and tables; major food producers such as Kraft and Frito Lay; retailers of all types, from convenience store operators to giant supermarket chains; emerging technologies including...

This new almanac will be your ready-reference guide to the e-commerce & Internet business worldwide! You'll get all of the data you need, including complete e-commerce statistics, trends and technologies analysis, Internet research and development, growth companies, online services and markets, bricks & clicks and other online retailing strategies, emerging e-commerce technologies and Internet usage trends. Plus, you also get access to our profiles of nearly 450 E-Commerce & Internet companies-our own unique list of companies that are the leaders in this field, from online retailers, to...

The electronic age is bringing sweeping changes to the world of entertainment, media and publishing. Formally Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac, this book covers these exciting developments and provides profiles of 400 leading global firms in film, radio, television, cable, digital content, new media and publishing. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. You'll get in-depth profiles of the world's top Entertainment & Media firms: our own unique list of companies that are the leaders in...

Formally Plunkett's InfoTech Industry Almanac, this book presents a complete analysis of the technology business, including hardware, software, networks, computers, peripherals, services and global trade. This market research tool includes our analysis of the major trends affecting the industry, from the global PC and server market, to consumer and enterprise software, to super computers, open systems such as Linux, web services and network equipment. In addition, we provide major statistical tables covering the industry, from computer sector revenues, to broadband subscribers, to...

The Internet of Things is all about communications-between objects and machines instead of people. The technology powering this revolution is often referred to as machine-to-machine or M2M. We will soon see tens of billions of IoT connected devices worldwide. The result will be a more efficient, more sustainable world. M2M can be as simple as a refrigerator that lets a smartphone app know when you are running low on milk (via Wi-Fi) to a vast, exceedingly complex network of wireless devices connecting all devices in a massive factory. M2M systems that automatically collect data from...