Jerry Murphy’s article, “3 steps to improve manufacturers’ optimism amid an economic downturn,” was featured in Smart Industry. The article, which highlights insights from the 2022 V3 M&D Pulse results, discusses ways to improve manufacturers’ optimism despite the economy.
Jerry, CPA, CMA, CGMA, is the partner-in-charge of Sikich’s Manufacturing and Distribution Services team. He specializes in assurance services and provides business advisory services in areas such as operations improvement, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions.
The Sikich Industry Pulse surveys manufacturing and distribution executives from across sectors and the nation multiple times throughout the year, highlighting and responding to top trends as they arise. The Pulse results provide readers with real-time competitive intel to apply to their business strategies.
Read the article here: 3 steps to improve manufacturers’ optimism amid an economic downturn
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Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,900 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and is comprised of one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services* and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals. *Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
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