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Case Study: Operational Transformation – Uncover Key Drivers to Enhance Your Operations
Manufacturer Achieved Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Improvements and Cost Savings The founders of a protein bar and snack manufacturing…
Taxes & Tariffs: Preparing for the Incoming Administration
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story Then-candidate Trump floated several tax proposals and policies during his campaign….
Achieving Operational Excellence in Manufacturing and Distribution
Leaders in manufacturing and distribution know that operational excellence (OpEx) doesn’t happen by accident. They also know that this approach,…
Tariffs Under the Incoming Administration: Projected Changes in Trade Policy
At a glance: The full story President-elect Trump has signaled his intention to pursue an array of trade policies that…
6 Manufacturing & Distribution Insights from Q4 2024 and What They Mean for You
While the U.S. manufacturing & distribution sectors remain challenged, there are signs of bottoming out. The U.S. manufacturing sector continues…
Beyond our Bearings: Leaning into automation to drive productivity
The adoption of Industry 4.0 technology in manufacturing and distribution (M&D) remains a heated debate for many. Referring to the…
Case Study: Strategic “Go-To” Advisor for Foreign Direct Investments – Global Manufacturer
About the Client: The Client is a manufacturing company based in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The company’s headquarters (HQ) are…
Reshoring Renaissance in Manufacturing: 5 Key Considerations
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio. The full story: The manufacturing sector is no stranger to overcoming tough…
6 Manufacturing & Distribution Insights from Q3 2024 and What They Mean for You
The Manufacturing & Distribution sector is grappling with the dual forces of expansion and contraction, as new orders fluctuate and…
6 Manufacturing & Distribution Insights from Q2 2024 and What They Mean for You
The U.S. manufacturing and distribution sectors are rebounding with improving demand and growing output, although inventories and backlogs are shrinking….
6 Manufacturing & Distribution Insights from Q1 2024 and What They Mean for You
The manufacturing sector has contracted for 14 consecutive months, but at a slowing rate. Production is up slightly, and factory…
Case Study: NetSuite Rescue Engagement Enhanced Financial Reporting Data
The Situation: Pulse PEMF (Pulse), a manufacturer of pulsing electromagnetic field machines to stimulate and heal body cells in humans…
Case Study: Customs Compliance & Broker Management Drives Big Savings and Resolves Issues
About the Client: Aprio engaged with a manufacturer that imports various types of chemicals used to make secondary batteries for…
6 Manufacturing & Distribution Insights from Q4 2023 and What They Mean for You
The ISM Manufacturers Index showed early signs of improvement as production increased and new orders contracted at a slower rate….
Why Your Company Should Avoid Hitting the Brakes on Sustainability Despite Recession Worries
At a glance Are you ready to learn more? Contact Aprio today to start the conversation. The full story: As…
Case Study: Optimizing Your Cost Structure to Increase Profits
The Situation: After a record-breaking year of sales, a Tennessee-based company specializing in metal fabrication that improves operations and process…
6 Manufacturing Insights from Q3 2023 and What They Mean for You
The manufacturing sector continues to experience a contraction with the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) surveys falling for the eighth…
Due Diligence Through a Cybersecurity Lens
At a glance Are you ready to learn more? Schedule a conversation with our team. The full story: When you…
ESG is Coming to a Supply Chain Near You
At a glance Schedule a consultation with the Aprio Manufacturing & Distribution team Today. The full story: The chaos surrounding…
6 Manufacturing Insights from Q2 2023 and What They Mean for You
As we progress in the second quarter, the manufacturing sector continues to contract as new order levels remain weak and…
Key Data Trends Manufacturers Should Leverage to Better Manage Their Business
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio today. The full story: If we travel back to 2019, data pointed…
Is Automation Enough to Save Supply Chains?
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio today. The full story: Automation is everywhere. We may not realize it…
6 Manufacturing Insights from Q1 2023 and What They Mean for You
A slower growing economy and excess inventories have resulted in the manufacturing sector surveys signaling a contraction for consecutive months,…
Profitability and Cash Flow: How Forecasting can Impact a Manufacturer’s Bottom Line
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio today. The full story: When we talk about what affects the bottom…
6 Manufacturing Insights from Q4 2022 and What They Mean for You
As the US heads into an economic slowdown, overall manufacturing conditions are weakening as ISM indices are showing a reduction…
Louisiana Allows Software Developer to Use Manufacturer’s Apportionment Formula
By: Jess Johannesen, SALT Senior Manager At a glance Schedule a free consultation today to learn more! The full story:…
Missouri Rules that Carfax is Not Entitled to Manufacturing Exemptions
By: Tina Chunn, SALT Senior Manager At a glance Schedule a free consultation today to learn more! The full story:…
Raising the Stakes for R&D Tax Credit Refunds
At a glance The main takeaway: The transition year provided with the new filing procedures for R&D credit refunds is…
Outdated Perceptions Widen the Manufacturing Labor and Skills Gap
At a glance: Main takeaway: The manufacturing industry is no stranger to dealing with labor shortages. While every industry continues…
New CHIPS Tax Credit Provides Opportunities and Complexity for Companies and Investors in Superconductor Manufacturing
At a glance The main takeaway: The recently passed CHIPS Act creates a new Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit to provide incentives…
Resurrected Superfund Chemical Excise Tax Creates New Filing Requirements for US Manufacturers
At a glance The main takeaway: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress in November 2021 restored the…
The America COMPETES Act Could Supercharge Manufacturing
At a glance Main takeaway: The America COMPETES Act is set to transform the manufacturing industry and advance the United…
Brace for Impact: Changes to R&D Deductions Begin This Year
At a glance The full story: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 may seem like ancient history,…
Vertical Integration: Is it Right for Your Supply Chain?
At a glance Main takeaway: Companies are determined to control the future of their supply chain and are turning to…
New Guidance from the IRS Makes Claiming R&D Credits More Complex
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio’s R&D Tax Credit Team today. The full story: In the fall of 2021,…
Virginia Disallows Credit for Pass-through Entity Taxes, While General Assembly Proposes SALT Cap Workaround
The Virginia Department of Taxation has issued a ruling addressing whether resident individuals can claim a credit for taxes paid…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Dec 6 – Dec 10, 2021
At a glance: Overall, stock markets across the globe rebounded last week as inflation increases to levels not seen in…
Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act and Build Back Better Act: What’s in these Bills and the Impact on You and Your Business
At a glance: The Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act passed by Congress on November 5, 2021 has been sent to President…
Top 5 Digital Transformation Trends for Manufacturers
At a glance The main takeaway: Manufacturers are embracing digital transformation as a way to stay competitive in the marketplace…
IRS Audit Campaigns – S Corporations
The IRS’ Large Business and International (LB&I) Division has several active campaigns targeting S corporations. LB&I handles business entities reporting…
Top 3 Tips for Powering your E-Commerce Company with Data Analytics
At a glance: The main takeaway: Data analytics are essential to a successful e-commerce business, but only when used correctly….
How to Maximize your ERC and R&D Credit Values
At a glance: Don’t undermine your business’s potential benefits or risk non-compliance by failing to strategize your tax credit approach. Aprio…
Weak Internal Controls Equal Fraud Opportunities – What You Can Do Now
Occupational fraud is a serious threat with costly consequences, but with strong internal controls, this threat can be reduced. Companies…
Webinar: How Data Drives the E-Commerce World
From information about product returns to details on your customers and website visitors, data fuels growth in today’s technology-driven marketplace….
Maryland’s RELIEF Package Provides Sales Tax Credit for Small Businesses of up to $12,000
On February 13, 2021, the Maryland legislature approved Governor Larry Hogan’s Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs and Families…
The Paycheck Protection Program and The Economic Aid Act: What Does it all Mean?
Signed into law on December 27, 2020, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 included $900 billion in stimulus relief, including $284…
Maryland Pass-through Entity Election Can Create Additional Federal Income Tax Deduction
Maryland residents that own a pass-through entity (i.e., partnership or S corporation) can create an additional federal income deduction by…
Three Ways to Rethink Your Supply Chain
The manufacturing and distribution industries have struggled to react and adapt to the disruptions in the global supply chain caused…