Q: Is a manufacturing the production of merchandise for use or sale using labour and machines? ¶
A: Yes, and tools, chemical and biological processing, or formulation.
Q: Is a manufacturing an arrangement whereby a first firm with specialized equipment processes raw materials or semi-finished goods for a second firm? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Was a manufacturing usually carried out by a single skilled artisan with assistants? ¶
A: Yes.