# Trade and Manufacturing Trade and manufacturing are interdependent sectors that form the backbone of economic activity. Trade involves the exchange of goods and services across local and international markets, facilitating the flow of resources and wealth. Manufacturing, on the other hand, entails the production of goods using labor, machinery, and raw materials, transforming these inputs into finished products. Both sectors rely on a complex network of supply chains and logistical frameworks to function effectively. In this context, data plays a pivotal role by enabling precise supply chain optimization and enhancing production efficiency through informed decision-making processes, thereby supporting economic resilience and growth. For more information about recent trade and manufacturing research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Trade+and+manufacturing) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Trade+and+manufacturing) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Trade+and+manufacturing) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and trade and manufacuring. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.