The new feature will be added to its fourth edition, due for publication in August.

Senior analyst David Pattison said: 'For many years our subscribers wanted a simple means to measure how their company compares to the rest of the industry. Key to this ranking is to see whether your nearest competitors scored better or worse than yourself. It should tell you a great deal about the character of your competitor's behaviour.' The complete 1150-page industry analysis has been fully updated and revised to reflect the new information, and can be ordered by calling Plimsoll on 01642 626400.