Manufacturing & Distribution

Urgent: Congress Agrees to New Tax Reform Bill

In light of recent legislation passed by the House and Senate, we are providing an update on the new tax…

Recent Incidents Fuel Concerns over Breach Response

Could your data be hacked? Unfortunately, every organization — including for-profit businesses, not-for-profits and government agencies — is vulnerable to cyberattacks…

Seminar: Drones Take Off in the Construction & Manufacturing Industries

Lunch and Learn Seminar Series Featuring Draper Aden Associates Bob Bonk and David Barton Tuesday, November 14, 2017 11:30 A.M. -…

Utilize Data Collected on the Shop Floor

Idle machines, production bottlenecks, equipment breakdowns, absent employees, new orders — these are just some of the factors that can disrupt…

Wage War Against Wage and Hour Investigations

Wage and hour laws are some of the most frequently violated in the manufacturing and distribution industry. They can be hard…

Accuracy Counts

Using sophisticated inventory management software is supposed to solve the problem of inaccurate counts, but that’s not always the case. Delays…

Watch Your Step When Negotiating

If your company is interested in selling the rights to a product, take these simple, effective steps. As one interesting court case illustrates, the survival of your business may depend on it.

Keeping Delivery on Time

Improving your company’s on-time delivery rate can help you build customer satisfaction and maintain a competitive edge. Here are some factors to enhance your rate.

Manage Assets for Smooth Operations

Even the simplest equipment breakdown can cost your company time and money. Take a look at these asset management principles that can make your business run more efficiently.