Posts by Adam Beckerman
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 by COVID-19. The pandemic intensified turmoil set in motion by disruptions like the trade wars and rising labor costs in China. Pressures from the ever-changing environment are prompting companies to seek more innovative approaches to…
Read MoreWebinar: Looking Beyond COVID-19 Rethinking your Supply Chain
Watch the webinar now, as our panel of supply chain experts address the effects of the current global pandemic, political and economic environments on the supply chain. 2020 has been a year for disruptions from trade wars and resulting tariffs, to COVID-19, to the political unrest and turmoil spreading across all 50 states. While manufacturing…
Read MoreWebinar: PPP – Manufacturer’s Guidance for Loan Forgiveness
Aprio’s expert panelists discuss how to effectively prepare for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. PPP loan payments are being disbursed to approved borrowers and it’s vital to plan and document your spending over the next eight weeks to ensure you receive maximum loan forgiveness benefits. Regulations are actively evolving. In this webinar, we…
Read MoreThe Impact of the Oil Crash and COVID-19 Recession
April 20, 2020, the price of an oil futures contract crashed below $0 as producers of oil paid buyers to take product because storage options were running out. This is a stunning decline for a product that cost $75/barrel just 18 months ago and was over $100/barrel less than six years ago. The reason? Rapidly…
Read MoreWebinar: Maintaining Financial Stability: Economic Relief & Financial Guidance for 2020 & Beyond
Aprio and Next Generation Manufacturing’s webinar connects manufacturers with finance industry professionals as they share the latest updates on maintaining financial stability during the Coronavirus pandemic. For more information about upcoming webinars, visit the home page of Aprio’s COVID-19 Advisor content hub.
Read MoreAtlanta Business Chronicle Viewpoint: Call to Action for Georgia Manufacturers
Originally published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. View the original here. Georgia’s manufacturing industry is at a crossroad. For decades, Georgia has attracted manufacturing investment dollars from across the globe thanks to a large workforce, affordable real estate and robust logistics infrastructure. That favorable climate has attracted billions of dollars…
Read MoreChange Guru Shows Manufacturers How to Embrace Process Improvements
Everybody knows change can be hard, but Maria Craig thrives on it. She loves showing businesses where they can cut waste and work smarter to achieve their business goals. “Sometimes you can’t see all the potential for improvement because you’re too close to it,” Craig says. “That is when you might need the perspective of…
Read MoreStart at the Top When Hiring for Future Employment Skills in Manufacturing
Advanced, technology-focused employment skills are a must in manufacturing — from corporate EVPs on down to factory plant managers and floor employees.
Read MoreThe Digitization of Manufacturing Starts in the C-Suite
C-level manufacturing leaders must move toward the future of their industry — the digitization of manufacturing. Here’s how they can start.
Read MoreWanted: Women in Manufacturing
Women in manufacturing only make up 29 percent of the total workforce. Here are steps to take to increase that percentage.
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