Manufacturing Archives

Dynamics 365 Success Story: Adamas Pharmaceuticals Case Study

Adamas Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses upon the central nervous system (CNS). They have focused their main product on levodopa-induced dyskinesia. They…

Revolutionize Manufacturing with Blockchain

Blockchain is yet another—excuse the pun—link in the Internet of Things chain that can set manufacturers to outpace their competition. Whereas the Internet of…

What is Blockchain?

If you follow our various social media accounts, then you’ve undoubtedly noticed that we’ve been talking about blockchain technology quite a bit, especially how…

Client Spotlight: Hagler Systems and Dynamics 365

In May 2016, long-time client Hagler Systems chose to be Sikich’s first adopter of Microsoft Dynamics for ERP, then-called “Microsoft Dynamics AX 7.” Hagler Systems…

Easy Money: The R&D Tax Credit

The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit. It’s been talked about among distributors, but that’s all that’s been done. During these discussions, M&D businesses…

Whitepaper: Tax Planning For Manufacturers

The Connected Manufacturer

The connected Manufacturer There is an astounding amount of manufacturing companies that believe that connected technology is vital to the continued success and survival…

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Preparing Your Specialty Chemical Manufacturing Operation to Benefit from Industry 4.0

For specialty chemical manufacturers, Industry 4.0 offers the promise of wide-ranging enablement more than a disruption of their business. In bridging digital systems and…

Why Should You Consider Reshoring Your Manufacturing Business?

The founder of the Reshoring Initiative, Harry Moser, wrote an article last year for Industry Week detailing all of the benefits companies could have if…

Reshoring Manufacturers Find Success in the Cloud [Infographic]

Reshoring manufacturers have been seeing plenty of success by bringing their operations back within the boundaries of the United States. There have been major advancements…

6 Critical Features an ERP Needs for Industrial Equipment Manufacturers

6 Critical Features your ERP system needs for Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Find your competitive advantage through ERP Today, companies in every industry need to…

A Manufacturer’s Wisest Long-term Investment

It’s quite simple, really. Most small- to medium-size businesses in the M&D industry are challenged with the demands of owning and operating a business,…

The overtime opportunity: How manufacturers can make the most of DOL’s new rule

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule will have a major impact on businesses across industries, including manufacturers. And with the rule scheduled…

Agriculture & Manufacturing Unite in the Grow It Here, Make It Here Campaign

The U.S. is combining its strengths in agriculture and manufacturing to develop new technology, such as biotechnology, and to grow our economy and jobs….

Manufacturing Report 2016

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The much anticipated overtime rule was finalized today. The Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule to update overtime protections so they can help…

Sikich is first to take a client live on Microsoft Dynamics AX 7

Sikich has the distinction of being the first Microsoft Dynamics partner to take a manufacturing company live on Microsoft Dynamics AX 7. Sikich was…

Cyber Security, Penetration Testing and Manufacturers: 10 Facts Orgs Should Know

Penetration testing is one of the most effective forms of cybersecurity for manufacturing companies. It can simulate a real-world attack and uncover areas of…

Manufacturers Guide to Implementing Cybersecurity Initiative

Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Have a Complicated Relationship. A lack of adoption of key information security practices continues while cyber attacks within the manufacturing industry…