Why economic impact analysis matters in manufacturing
Manufacturers are at the heart of regional economic development. Whether you’re evaluating the ripple effects of opening a new facility, justifying expansion incentives, or quantifying the ongoing impact of existing operations, economic impact analysis provides the data-driven proof stakeholders demand. IMPLAN empowers manufacturing companies to clearly demonstrate how their operations affect jobs, GDP, output, tax revenues, and supply chains—at the local, state, and national levels.
OPening a new location or Expanding?
IMPLAN allows you to estimate the full economic impact of your capital investment, anticipated employment, and supplier spending before breaking ground. Strengthen proposals for site selection, secure local incentives, or validate grant applications. Manufacturers turn to IMPLAN to answer questions like:
- How many indirect & induced jobs with our new facility support?
- What is the projected return on investment for the local economy?
- How much tax revenue will be generated for state & local governments?
Demonstrate the ongoing value of existing operations
IMPLAN enables the measurement of ongoing economic footprints of current operations- ideal for board reports, stakeholder engagement, ESG disclosures, and community relations. From annual output to supply chain impacts, you can track:
- Employment and wage support throughout your value chain
- Contribution to regional GDP
- Business taxes generated by operations and suppliers
- Local consumer spending tied to your workforce
Track Supply Chain & indirect impacts with IMplan
Your influence doesn’t stop at your factory gates. IMPLAN reveals how your procurement, logistics, and support operations stimulate economic activity. Model your:
- Indirect Effects from materials, equipment, and service purchases
- Induced effects from worker spending in local communities
- Backward linkages into energy, construction, and transportation sectors
Learn more about IMPLAN’s capabilities to evaluate supply chains, value chains, and tariff impacts with our recent supply chain & tarriff webinar.
Results by Location: National to zip code-level granularity
Manufacturers often operate across multiple states, regions, or metro areas. IMPLAN gives you the flexibility to analyze impacts at any geographic level– from national assessments down to individual ZIP codes. Tailor your analysis to:
- State and local economic development zones
- Congressional districts for advocacy work
- Regional supply chain hubs or labor markets
- Federally designated Opportunity Zones or industrial parks
- Single-region or multi-regional impacts (MRIO)
Why manufacturers choose implan
IMPLAN provides defensible, decision-grade economic data built on industry-standard input-output modeling. Powered by over 120 trusted data sources, IMPLAN’s user-friendly capabilities allow for accurate and compelling economic impact analysis with no need for a background in economics. Manufacturers rely on IMPLAN for:
- Instant access to data for over 500 industries
- Cloud-based tools to model economic changes in minutes
- Transparent methodology trusted by federal agencies, universities, and Fortune 500s
- Custom data exports, API access, and expert support and resources for onboarding
Manufacturing with IMPLAN
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In today’s fast-paced economic landscape, making informed decisions requires more than just raw data—it’s about having the right tools to transform that data into actionable insights. IMPLAN offers a robust, user-friendly solution for data aggregation, empowering businesses, researchers, and policymakers to seamlessly collect, analyze, and interpret complex economic data.
