Manufacturing

Workplace Violence Prevention in Action – Q&A With an Expert

Matt Doherty, Managing Director of Workforce Risk Management at Sikich, shares his expertise in creating workplace violence prevention programs. This content is adapted from…

Sikich Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey – Improved Productivity

Sikich’s latest Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey of more than 130 manufacturing and distribution executives implies guarded optimism by some respondents regarding the business outlook….

Turnkey Technology for Manufacturers

Once upon a time, when manufacturing companies switched from outdated technology to a new system, it involved: a thorough study of the business; tons…

Inventory Management Advice

What are the current trends and challenges in inventory management? What technology is available to help you address the current supply chain landscape and…

Best Practices for Successful Implementation and Adoption of MES in Textile Manufacturing

The implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) can significantly enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality control in a textile manufacturing environment. However, a successful…

Protecting Schools From Targeted Violence

In 2023, campus safety is on all our minds. This year is one of the deadliest for gun violence on record,1 and the U.S….

4 Strategies for Business Succession Planning During Economic Uncertainty

While most parts of the country have been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures, middle market businesses remain cool and cautious mid-year. According to our recent…

What Matters Most as You Transition Your Manufacturing Business to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Without early, organization-wide communications and a comprehensive change management strategy, the deployment project of a new ERP system in your manufacturing business might not…

Why Manufacturers Should Master Project Accounting

In this article, we consider why manufacturers should prioritize project accounting and what it takes to get it right. Sikich can help you with…

Advancing Digital Leadership in Rolled Goods Manufacturing

Digital technology, market changes, volatile supply chains, and generational turnover prompt manufacturers to reinvent how they do business. Makers of rolled goods have an…

The Tie Between Better Forecasting and Better Inventory Management

For distributors, inventory flows from the manufacturer to distribution centers and branch locations, eventually ending in the hands of a customer. This process requires…

On Demand – 2023 Economic Update for Manufacturers

https://youtu.be/J79_cPZY3Vs 2023 Economic Update for Manufacturers June 22, 2023 Watch our 2023 economic update with guest speaker, Michael Weidokal. Michael recaps the economic events…

M&D Industry Pulse Featured in the News June 2023

Sikich’s M&D Industry Pulse results were featured in various publications, highlighting manufacturers’ steady optimism of business prospects. Coverage also included mention of decreased optimism…

Labor Still a Top Challenge for Manufacturers as Optimism Remains Low, Report Finds

CHICAGO — June 6, 2023 — As rising interest rates, poor economic conditions and an ongoing talent shortage continue to plague manufacturers, optimism amongst…

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Manufacturers

We all see how technology continues to progress at a rapid rate. We even see its benefits. And while we want our company to…

Fraud Risks: 6 Operational Functions Manufacturers Should Review

Businesses must have internal controls in place in the event that employee theft arises. Generally speaking, there are only a few operational areas within…

Debbie Altham Featured in Aerospace Manufacturing & Design

Debbie Altham was quoted in an Aerospace Manufacturing & Design article, “Manufacturers are Neglecting RPA.” In it, she discusses the misconceptions about robotics process…

Automation Is More Than Robots on the Factory Floor – Part 2

A new industry report from the Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution survey found that when it comes to automating, companies are focused on the…

Jerry Murphy in Smart Manufacturing

Jerry Murphy’s article covering findings from the Sikich M&D Pulse Survey results was published in Smart Manufacturing. Jerry, CPA, CMA, CGMA, has more than…