Excerpted from Plunkett's Consulting Industry Almanac, this summary presents analysis of the industry such as the influence of globalization and offshoring, as well as other developments within the industry. This market research tool includes our analysis of the major trends, including accounting firms refocus, government consulting is strong, and offshoring in India drives changes in global consulting. In addition, we provide statistical tables such as "Management Consulting Services Revenue, U.S.: 2004-2007" and "Consulting Industry Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2000-2008." Wield this tool for strategic planning, business development or industry analysis.

PLUNKETT'S CONSULTING INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2009

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Consulting Industry

1) Introduction to the Consulting Industry

2) Consulting Firms Accept Assignments with Contingency Fees

3) Accounting Firms Refocus/Smaller Consulting Firms Gain Clients

4) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies

5) Major Corporations and Organizations Develop Internal Consultants to Cut Costs

6) Corporate Clients Want Solid Returns on IT Investments

7) Federal Government Consulting Will Be Strong, Including the Sectors of Transportation, Health Care, Energy and Cyber Security

8) Consultancies Move Towards Globalization

9) Offshoring to India Drives Changes in Global Consulting

10) BPO and KPO: White-Collar and Professional Tasks Are Offshored to a Growing Extent

11) New MBAs Desire Consulting Jobs

Chapter 2: Consulting Industry Statistics

Consulting Industry Overview

Consulting Industry Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2000-2008

Management Consulting Services Revenue, U.S.: 2004-2007

Environmental Consulting Services Revenue, U.S.: 2004-2007

Consulting Industry Employment, U.S.: 2003-2008