M&D Report

M&D Pulse Results Featured by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel & More

Results from Sikich’s M&D Industry Pulse were featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sourcing Journal, Industry Today, and Trade and Industry Development. Dave McKeon was…

M&D Industry Pulse Featured in the News

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

Manufacturers’ Optimism Remains Steady Amid Global Conflict and Continued Supply Chain and Talent Challenges, Report Finds

CHICAGO — May 2, 2022 — Manufacturers have remained optimistic about their business prospects over the past six months, according to new report from Sikich….

Three common misconceptions about implementing robotics in manufacturing – a roundtable recap

Talent shortages aren’t going away anytime soon. To fill in the gap, it’s important to consider alternative options, such as investing in robotics. According…

Ways to Incentivize Manufacturing Employees when Remote Work Isn’t an Option

This article originally appeared in Industry Today. In Sikich’s M&D Pulse survey, we found that 84% of businesses experienced plant floor employee turnover in…

Sikich’s M&D Industry Pulse Featured by the Society for Human Resource Management

Insights from the 2021 Industry Pulse: M&D were included in an article by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The article discusses COVID-19…

Sikich’s M&D Industry Pulse Featured in Crain’s Cleveland

The results of the 2021 Industry Pulse: M&D were included in a recent Crain’s Cleveland article. The article discusses Sikich’s findings on material shortages,…

Manufacturers recognize their production employees didn’t get a break during shutdowns – a Roundtable Recap

From lockdowns to material delays and shortages to keeping workforces safe and showing up each day, manufacturing and distribution companies’ grit and resiliency was…

Drive Employee Engagement in Manufacturing Recruiting Efforts

As the manufacturing industry continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, a major challenge preventing many companies from a “return to normalcy” is attracting…

Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing & Distribution Featured in Industrial Distribution and More

The Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing & Distribution volume three results were featured in Industrial Distribution, Smart Industry and Plastics News. Sikich’s Industry Pulse surveys…

Ahead of national vaccine mandate, manufacturers’ vaccination rates remain low, report finds

CHICAGO — November 17, 2021 — Only 16% of manufacturers and distributors report a vaccination rate of greater than 80%, according to a new industry…

Manufacturing Leaders Still Waiting For ‘A Turn of the Tide:’ A Roundtable Recap

This article is based on a recent conversation we had with leading manufacturers in the Midwest during a roundtable discussion. With the final quarter…

Jason Tuma Featured in The Ohio Society of CPAs’ Podcast

Jason Tuma was featured in the Ohio Society of CPAs’ “The State of Business” podcast to discuss the status of the manufacturing industry in…

M&D Q2 Pulse Results Featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business and More

The Manufacturing & Distribution Q2 2021 Industry Pulse results were featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business, SmartIndustry and The Fabricator. The Sikich Industry Pulse surveys…

Manufacturers encourage COVID-19 vaccinations but stop short of mandates, report finds

CHICAGO — August 26, 2021 — While a slight majority (51%) of manufacturers encourage their employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, only 2% said they…

M&D Pulse Results Featured in Industrial Equipment News & More

The Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Pulse results from 2021’s first quarter survey were featured in manufacturing publications, including Industrial Equipment News, SME’s Manufacturing Engineering…

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….