Industry Pulse:
Industry Pulse
In 2020, manufacturers and distributors learned how to adapt to an unprecedented global pandemic. This year, they’re taking those lessons learned and positioning their companies for growth in a redefined marketplace (though, growing pains are inevitable).
In the Sikich Industry Pulse, our optimism index shows industry executives are hopeful about the coming six months. Their hope is coupled with the reality of continued hiring challenges and a heightened focus on validating and protecting their data. To overcome these challenges, I urge industry leaders to embrace automation, adopt innovation and challenge the status quo.
We’re challenging our own status quo by committing to survey the manufacturing and distribution industry multiple times throughout 2021, providing real-time data for our clients and colleagues.
Stay tuned!
Jerry Murphy, CPA, CMA, CGMA, Partner-in-Charge
Manufacturing & Distribution Services
Q1 Results
optimistic
one year after
pandemic shock
plan to increase their workforce
in the next
six months
looms over
employee retention credit eligibility
in the news
M&D Pulse Results Featured in Manufacturing Publications
The Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Pulse results were featured in manufacturing publications, including DC Velocity, Supply and Demand Chain Executive and Supply Chain Quarterly. The
Sikich’s M&D Report Featured in The Fabricator
The Q1 2021 Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution appeared in The Fabricator. You can view the feature here: One year into pandemic, manufacturers and
One year into pandemic, manufacturers and distributors are optimistic, report finds
CHICAGO — April 28, 2021 — Nearly three quarters of manufacturers and distributors are optimistic about their business prospects in the next six months, according to
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