Global Insight Services employs a rigorous, robust, and transparent research methodology that sets it apart from other research firms. We follow consistent research standards and methodologies throughout our teams to ensure consistency of forecast and analysis across industries and geographies.
Global Insight Services Research Methodology
Our research methodology follows these steps and processes:
Data Collection
Extensive data collection using paid and free data sources as well as primary research.
Companies
- Annual reports
- SEC filings
- Investor presentations
- Company presentations
- Analyst reports
Primary
- Industry players
- Suppliers
- Distributors
- KOLs
Statistical
- Government reports
- International institutions
- National statistics organizations
- Import-Export stats
Research
Segment
- Conference reviews
- Industry journals
- Technology reviews
- Associations
Databases
- Proprietary databases
- Paid sources of
- industry information
Modeling and Forecasting
Information collected through secondary and primary research is analyzed through our proprietary market forecast models to estimate size and forecasts of different markets. Our model incorporates both supply side and demand side estimations to come up with an integrated market estimation
Demand Side:
- Idantification of markots and sub-markots and thalr damand drivars
- Identification of macro economic and industry level indicators that are
correlated to demand drivers - Multiple Regression and forecasting to produce forecast
- Incorporation of primary research inputs from industry participants and
KOLs to incorporate nuances of different geographies and markets
Supply Side:
- Data from company reports as well as industry databases depending on
specific industry - Analysis of regulatory issues and export import data to understand
supply chain dynamics and issues - Analysis of trends and understanding of industry supply capacity to
understand how supply situations may evolve in future - Benchmarking and primary research to assign company shares
Expert Analysis
Next step in market sizing and estimation is where we really stand out on account of our expert analysts. Our analysts consider results of research and modeling and then bring in their expertise in specific markets to validate data, perform quality checks, and ensure nuances of specific geographies and markets are incorporated within our market estimations.
Reporting and Presentation
Analysts work on writing analysis reports or presentation based on market data as well as other secondary and primary research. Final step in research process involves second level of quality check to ensure analysis we are providing is robust, actionable, and meet client needs.