the large-scale production of goods or of substances such as coal and steel.——朗文当代大辞典

businesses that produce a particular type of thing or provide a particular service.——朗文当代大辞典

Manufacturing or production, and those involved in it, regarded as an entity, esp. owners or managers of companies, factories, etc., regarded as influential figures, esp. with regard to investment in an economy.——牛津当代大辞典  @en