Outline of manufacturing

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to manufacturing:

Manufacturing – use of machines, tools and labor to produce goods for use or sale. Includes a range of human activity, from handicraft to high-tech, but most commonly refers to industrial production, where raw materials are transformed into finished goods on a large scale.

Overview

Business - for the economics and commercial management of a manufacturing company.
Commercial Law - for the law as applied to businesses.
Industry - for the classification of manufacturers.
Management and General manager - for the general management of a business.
Political economy - for the political impact of the development of industry.
Product Lifecycle Management - for the role of computer technology in manufacturing.
Production - for the economic decisions made in manufacturing.