National Association of Manufacturers

Definition

The National Association of Manufacturers is a leading advocacy group in the United States representing small and large manufacturing companies in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. It works to influence policies that benefit manufacturing businesses, focusing on labor, trade, environmental policies, and innovation.

Related terms

Manufacturing Sector: The portion of the economy that is engaged in the production of goods through the processing of raw materials and components.

Trade Policy:

Government regulations related to international trade designed to boost exports, restrict imports or manage access to certain markets or resources.

Innovation Management: The process of managing an organization's innovation procedure, starting from the initial stage of ideation, through its development, up to its implementation