Distribution

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 Featured in IndustryWeek

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

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…

The Latest Cyber Threats Facing M&D Companies: Webinar Recording

Supply Chain Brain Features M&D Report Statistic

Supply Chain Brain featured a statistic on supply chain diversification from Sikich’s 2020 Manufacturing and Distribution Report. This year’s report features survey results covering…

The “New Normal” Continues in the Manufacturing Industry: A Roundtable Recap

This article is based on a recent conversation I had with leading manufacturers in the Midwest during a roundtable discussion. Workspace changes, remote work…

Jerry Murphy Appears in Manufacturing Business Technology

Jerry Murphy authored an article about financial hygiene measures manufacturers can put in place during the pandemic, which was published in Manufacturing Business Technology….

Sikich’s 2020 M&D Report Featured in Accounting Today and More

Sikich’s 2020 Manufacturing & Distribution Report was featured in Accounting Today, AiThority, Monitor Daily, MultiBriefs and Insurance Business America. This year’s report features survey results…

Sikich’s 2020 M&D Report Featured in Multiple Publications

Sikich’s 2020 Manufacturing & Distribution Report was featured in The Fabricator, Manufacturing Tomorrow, Manufacturing Best Practices and Supply Chain Best Practices. This year’s report features…

Manufacturers and distributors neglect key cybersecurity activities, report finds

CHICAGO — July 22, 2020 — Less than 40% of respondents in Sikich’s 2020 Manufacturing and Distribution Report said they perform important data breach prevention…