Strategic Planning for the Future
This article discusses the importance of creating a strategic plan to keep your operations on track and centered even in uncertain times. The article outlines ten steps to follow when drafting a strategic plan. Steps such as; assessing the current situation and inventory, conducting a SWOT analysis, establishing a vision, and more. To get …
Achieving Operational Excellence
This article discusses how manufacturers can work to achieve operational excellence. Striving for operational excellence involves a combination of problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership. This article outlines how to improve productivity, efficiency, and resiliency. Keys to ongoing collaboration include following a strategy, identifying benchmarks, implementing communication tools, training, and gaining feedback.
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Things to Consider Before Applying for a PPP Loan
This article discusses and addresses the uncertain times that businesses are living through right now due to the coronavirus pandemic. With the passing of the Paycheck Protection Program, there are many things to consider when applying for this government aid. For example, knowing the guidelines are not set in stone, tax burdens, tax-deductibility, and …
Marketing Tips for Start-ups
This article outlines and then continues to dive into detail about seven marketing tips for your start-up business. As a start-up, funds can be limited, but tips such as solidifying your brand, staying true to yourself, clearly define your goals and metrics, budgeting, and social media usage can all benefit your business. Be sure …
2021 Tech Trends in Manufacturing
2020 was a year full of struggles and slowdowns. One thing that did not find itself in that category, however, was automation in manufacturing and industrial practices. Sharon Goldman reached out to manufacturing leaders and experts to find the six trends that are anticipated to stand out in Industry 4.0.
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Overcoming the Obstacles of COVID
It’s no secret, or shock, to anyone that COVID-19 dramatically affected the world as a whole. From the simplest matters of interacting with others to the content we use to promote businesses, everything had to change and adapt.
Industry Week looks at some of the challenges marketers face in order to not appear tone deaf …
Lean is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
When you hear of lean enterprise implementation your first thoughts may be to that of failure. Many articles discuss a high rate of lean initiative fails, which leads some to question how to make them successful.
Rick Bohan recently spoke with Industry Week about how he advises companies on making a lean method successful. He …
Growing Your Manufacturing Business in 2021
Having a plan and keeping your team involved can help your business ride the growth wave. Currently the steel and metal manufacturing market are seeing a surge of business as it has become an important supply source to industries like medical, aviation, and aerospace. Thomasnet.com recently shared tips on how to make he most …
Get to Know Shawna!
Shawna joined the De Boer, Baumann & Company team in 2016 as a Senior Staff Accountant. A graduate of Western Michigan University, she has been a valuable team player since day one with both a CPA and MSA! Shawna, her husband, and their two kittens enjoy watching the seasons change over Michigan’s many lakes.
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