Posts Tagged ‘Manufacturing’
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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. Railroad traffic, a leading indicator for manufacturing demand, has also been increasing. Additionally, input prices continue to trend lower due to concerns over global growth. According to Google Trends data, interest in “warehouse jobs” and…
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Due Diligence Through a Cybersecurity Lens
By: Dr. Kenneth Cooper, DCS, CISSPMSSP Client Success Delivery Director At a glance Are you ready to learn more? Schedule a conversation with our team. The full story: When you think of due diligence, it’s most commonly from a business advisory perspective. However, a crucial and often overlooked piece to any due diligence plan is…
Read More6 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, the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Coupled with rising interest rates, corporate deal makers are now uncertain what lies ahead and have reduced 2022 M&A activity. The silver lining is that slower economic growth…
Read MoreProfitability 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 line, the focus tends to be on how we make money. While making money is a good goal, leveraging a 13-week cash flow model gives your company the ability to forecast, at a high-level, your…
Read More6 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 in new orders and backlogs. However, a slowdown in the economy has relieved many of the inflationary pressures that manufacturers have been experiencing as input prices have dropped considerably from their three-year highs. Further, truckload…
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Outdated Perceptions Widen the Manufacturing Labor and Skills Gap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 to struggle with finding qualified talent in highly competitive markets, outdated perceptions of the manufacturing industry have widened the labor and skills gap. Impact on your business: Despite being put through the wringer the last…
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