About Manufacturing Compass

U.S. statistical agencies publish detailed, high-quality data on manufacturing, but it is spread across programs, file formats, and release schedules. Manufacturing Compass brings it together into clear comparisons by industry and location for manufacturing leaders, operations professionals, analysts, and site-selection researchers.

Every figure is traced to its official source, and our own calculations are labeled. The rules are set out in the methodology. Manufacturing Compass is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency.