Distribution

Evolving Tomorrow’s Distribution Management

Worldwide, distribution and supply chain management are straining as never before to predictably meet customer demand and allow companies to remain viable. In this…

Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Distribution: Order Promising – Available to Promise (ATP)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management is Microsoft’s premium business application suite, which was purposely built for modern distributors. Combining world-class Azure…

Jerry Murphy Appears in Smart Industry

Jerry Murphy’s article, “Study: Manufacturers optimistic about the future, despite growing pains,” was featured by Smart Industry. Jerry, CPA, CMA, CGMA, has more than…

Kevin Bong Featured in BizTimes Milwaukee

Kevin Bong was featured in a BizTimes Milwaukee article, “Shop talk: Constructing a cybersecurity strategy.” The article also cites cybersecurity findings from the Sikich…

Careers in manufacturing: more sophisticated than most think

Authored by Jerry Murphy, leader of Sikich’s manufacturing and distribution team, and Mark Denzler, President of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) It’s no secret,…

Q&A on M&D Pulse Survey Report Findings: Business Succession Planning

Interview conducted by The Agency at Sikich with partner-in-charge of CPA Consulting Services and Business Succession Planning professional, Ray Lampner In this quarter’s Industry…

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….

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…

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…

Mary O’Connor and Brad Lutgen Featured in IndustryWeek

Mary O’Connor and Brad Lutgen’s article about fraud and cybersecurity challenges facing manufacturers was featured in IndustryWeek. Mary, ASA, CFE, has worked exclusively in…

Increase Global reach and decrease risk for your supply chain management with cloud transformation

Sikich can help you get ready to take better care of customers and benefit from digitized supply chain management in the cloud without unnecessary…

Debbie Altham Featured in Industry Today

Debbie Altham’s article on the equipment-as-a-service model was featured in Industry Today. The piece discusses reducing costs while establishing a steady revenue stream through…

Jerry Murphy Featured in Crain’s Chicago

Jerry Murphy was quoted in a Crain’s Chicago article about automation in manufacturing. Jerry, CPA, CMA, CGMA, has more than 28 years of experience…

Manufacturers Continue to Face Hiring Challenges: Unique Strategies to Consider

Although COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our lives and transformed the workplace, one thing that has not changed is the challenge surrounding talent…

Adapt or Die – Budgeting and Costing in a Pandemic: Part Two

If you missed the first installment of this two-part article, click here to find Part One. Throughout the pandemic, companies reacted with drastic cost-cutting…

Adapt or Die – Budgeting and Costing in a Pandemic: Part One

When confronted by his head scout about challenging baseball norms, Billy Beane, former Oakland A’s general manager (and featured in both book and movie),…

Jerry Murphy Featured in Industry Today

Jerry Murphy authored an article that discusses the potential for a rise in U.S.-based manufacturing amidst the global pandemic and trade tensions, which was…

Cheryl Aschenbrener Featured in WICPA’s On Balance Publication

Cheryl Aschenbrener’s article, “Top Trends and Topics for Manufacturers” was featured in the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs’ (WICPA) publication, On Balance. This article provides…

Cheryl Aschenbrener Featured in Industrial Distribution

Cheryl Aschenbrener’s article discussing how now is still an opportune time for distributors to sell their businesses, despite the pandemic, was featured in Industrial…

IRS Issues Final Regulations on Interest Expense Deduction

On July 28, 2020, the IRS issued final regulations for the interest expense deduction. These comprehensive regulations run over 600 pages, covering changes introduced…