In an economic landscape marked by inflationary pressures, evolving consumer preferences, and thinning profit margins, food manufacturers face a myriad of challenges that demand strategic adaptation and innovation. As the stewards of financial health within their...
Manufacturing & Distribution
Top Areas of Tax Exposure and Audit Risk for Manufacturers
When operating a manufacturing business, there are several taxes at the federal, state, and local level that must be considered. Depending upon “what” you’re selling and “where” you’re selling, some manufacturers may be subject to a wider variety of taxes whereas...
How Manufacturers Can Plan for Recessions and Downturns in the Economy
Our firm works with various manufacturers but, no matter what industry you’re in, there are common issues that most will navigate when certain economic facts and circumstances present themselves. Whether it be a recession, a loss of a key supplier/customer, or a...
Year-End Considerations for Manufacturers
As we approach the end of another year, there are a few common topics that I always like to discuss with our manufacturing clients prior to year-end to ensure they are taking advantage of tax opportunities, maximizing profits, and realizing efficiencies within their...
Mitigating Inventory Management Issues in the Production Process
No matter what your company manufactures, the management of inventory throughout the manufacturing process is critical to the profitability and overall success of your organization. Sadly, some manufacturers fail to understand many of the basic concepts related to...
Inventory Management Best Practices
No matter if it’s raw materials, work-in-process, or finished goods, how your organization manages inventory can play a critical role in the profitability and success of your business. The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for many industries and their...
Three Key Supply Chain Management Questions for 2022
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exposed discrepancies and disruptions in global manufacturing and supply chains which have been complex and costly. The constraints on transportation and capacity, supply shortages, rising costs, and frustrated customers threaten to...
Tips to Prevent Foreign Object Contamination in Food Manufacturing
One of the biggest fears of any food manufacturer is the risk of foreign object contamination of their products. Yet, it seems that there is not a week that goes by without news of another recall related to some type of contamination or issue related to a foreign...
What Manufacturers Can Learn from the Pandemic
The past 18 months have been a challenge and undoubtedly created some form of disruption for just about any type of business due to the pandemic. However, for manufacturers, the pandemic has created a unique challenge as the availability of labor, raw materials, and...
Capital Expenditure Considerations for Manufacturers in 2021 and Beyond
For many manufacturers, the pandemic had a significant impact on capital expenditures in 2020. Most scaled back plans to build, renovate, make general improvements, or add lines, as the pandemic required a shift to focus more on managing their current levelsof...