3 New Tax Changes
The recently passed tax extender legislation is particularly exciting for manufacturing and distribution and distributions companies. Congress left the industry a few big presents under the tree this holiday season with the generous tax extender package. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)— Code section 51 This is one of the most expensive tax extenders, which […]
Manufacturing Day Influences Students
According to a recent study, 2015’s Manufacturing Day has had a positive influence on the public’s perception of working in the manufacturing and distribution industry. The survey’s distribution reached more than 2,500 student, teachers and parents who provided insight about how the Manufacturing Day events impacted local communities. Eighty-one percent of students who participated in […]
5 Things Manufacturing Execs Need to Know about Corporate Taxes
Manufacturing executives are asked to address a multitude of concerns on a daily basis. Everything from balancing daily operations to supply chain management, regulatory modifications and advances in modern technology are required to maintain a company’s competitive edge. An equally important issue that CFOs must address is the ever changing income tax environment. There are […]
Manufacturing Career Pathways – Promoting Employment
With reshoring efforts increasing around the U.S., skilled manufacturing and distribution workers are in higher demand. Recently conducted studies have predicted that over the next decade we’ll be faced with a shortage of 2 million manufacturing and distribution workers, due in part to rising retirement rates and increased competition for skilled workers across other industries. […]
Cloud ERP Manufacturing Gets Work Done
While manufacturers distributors are gearing up for new technologies that are transforming plant operations, cloud deployment is typically a key component of the strategy. Increasingly so, manufacturers distributors are turning to cloud deployment for their critical operations. Cloud technology is rapidly changing how we do business, which is especially true in the manufacturing and distribution […]
Why Millennials Should Be Working in Manufacturing
The manufacturing and distribution industry isn’t always top of mind for new entrants into the work force, but it should be! Manufacturing is a vibrant and globally critical industry that isn’t going anywhere. Manufacturers make products that people rely on, providing jobs here and abroad. Here are some key reasons for Millennials and those stepping […]
Dispute Resolution – The Talking Cure
In conflict resolution, there are three basic rules that can be helpful in both parties coming to an agreeable resolution:
Brand Development for Manufacturers
A successful brand-development process requires critical steps in order to be successful.