National Association of Manufacturers resources

Inforum Report Commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers and the National Retail Federation.

The NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers has been conducted quarterly since 1997. This quarter’s survey was conducted among NAM membership between May 15 and 30, with 326 manufacturers responding.

Manufacturers have an array of attractive options around the world when deciding where to invest, conduct research, build new facilities and create jobs, yet policymakers too often choose policies that put manufacturing in America at a disadvantage. The United States must create a dynamic environment that supports jobs and economic growth.