Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 541690 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on scientific and technical issues (except environmental).
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Agricultural consulting services
- Motion picture consulting services
- Biological consulting services
- Physics consulting services
- Chemical consulting services
- Radio consulting services
- Economic consulting services
- Safety consulting services
- Energy consulting services
- Security consulting services
Which code does this activity belong in?
The boundary between scientific and technical consulting versus management consulting turns on the nature of the advice provided. Establishments in this code address scientific and technical matters such as agricultural, biological, chemical, or physics issues, while management consulting services classified in Management Consulting Services focus on organizational and business strategy matters like planning, budgeting, marketing objectives, and human resources practices. Environmental consulting is classified separately in Environmental Consulting Services.