Manufacturing
"Practically every product we purchase has encountered at least one establishment in the Manufacturing industry. This includes fresh milk, clothing, building materials, vitamins, electronics, and much more.
Manufacturing establishments create products by changing raw materials, substances, and components through mechanical, physical, or chemical transformations.
The size and scale of establishments varies greatly. Some establishments operate on a large scale, using high-powered equipment and machinery to create goods such as airplanes, machinery, electronics, and appliances. Other establishments produce products by hand or in small quantities.
The most well-known manufacturing establishments are typically called plants, factories, or mills. However, the sector also includes establishments that produce and sell goods on-site, such as bakeries and dressmaking shops, as well as home-based manufacturers.
Establishments may be involved in primary or secondary manufacturing. Primary manufacturers create products out of raw materials such as metals, agricultural products, or wood. Secondary manufacturers create products from components that have already been processed.
In addition to fabrication, establishments in the Manufacturing industry may perform activities such as researching and developing new products, and administrative work related to accounting, payroll, and management." ~Career Cruising database
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