How do outstanding engineers understand the industry and steer the market!

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I work in chemical engineering processes, and I am also involved in project management. As an excellent engineer, one must not only possess technical expertise but also be able to handle tasks independently in a technical context ； At the same time, in the context of a market economy, engineers are also required to understand the prospects of their industry and market conditions, make sound investments, ensure maximum profitability for their companies, and create substantial wealth for society and individuals. I wonder how people in their daily lives and work manage to understand the industry they are in as well as the market conditions, and keep track of the trends in the market. Let’s share our own tips! Could you provide some search tips and useful free websites tailored to individual circumstances, so that relevant information can be obtained accurately and comprehensively at a low cost? Let me first talk about some of my own tips. 1. Understand industry-related **websites and keep abreast of macro policies. 1.1 The official website of the Central Committee of the People’s Republic of China has a section dedicated to economy and trade, from which information on certain macroeconomic policies can be obtained ； Secondly, some of the information one needs can also be found in legal regulations and news releases; the advantage of this website is that the information provided is authoritative. 1.2 The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China – relevant economic policies and industry information can be found there under government announcements and industry services. 1.3 Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People’s Republic of China, **General Administration of Work Safety – to understand safety and environmental protection policies. 1.4 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China: The political foundation is the economy. 1.5 Provincial and municipal-related **websites. 2. Media websites 2.1 People’s Daily Online, Guangming Online, Xinhua Net ； China Daily Website ； BBC ； CNN ； Newsweek ； Huanqiu Net and others ； Search for the target message from various angles, pay attention to analysis, and extract useful information. 2.2 Websites with price information on materials, equipment, etc. Most websites related to prices charge a fee, but it is possible to obtain some information by visiting Alibaba in person. 3. Stock market trends: The stock market serves as an indicator of the economy; by paying attention to it, one can gain insights into relevant economic trends. 4. News 4.1 Daily news broadcast, featuring timely and important content. If possible, it is beneficial to develop the habit of watching the News Broadcast on CCTV-1 every day. 4.2 CCTV News Channel. 4.3 Local news channels, especially those featuring programs related to people’s livelihoods and the economy. 5. Newspapers and periodicals from related industries. 6. Real-life and working environment 6.1 Detecting economic trends by observing the subtle changes in various aspects of daily life. For example, the ladies and gentlemen who come to collect scrap metal and various bottles and containers have suddenly become less common; those who offer low prices are affected when the economy is poor. Since scrap metal prices have risen, steel prices will surely go up as well. 6.2 Inspect the factories and warehouses that are passed by, including the production status, overtime work by workers, and inventory levels in the warehouses. 6.3 Chatting with classmates and friends. I remember reading a report that in Japanese companies, information gathering is a skill that every employee must master. Companies require their employees to keep their eyes wide open and their ears perked like those of a rabbit in order to observe the business information around them and identify useful business opportunities. I have never been to Japan, whether that is true or not, but learning valuable information from daily work is something we can do.