Lean
manufacturing is a tactic often employed in the manufacturing industry. The
goal of the method is to minimize waste while maintaining productivity. This is
accomplished though continual process refinement. In a recent article from Manufacturing.net, Robert Logemann
examines five key principles of lean manufacturing:
Value – This principle refers to the need for manufacturers to
know their product and …
Disruption from
a multitude of sources is rife in the manufacturing industry. In order to
maintain success, leaders need to work hard to make careful, well-informed
decisions. In a recent article published by Forbes,
author Kweilin Ellingrud makes a suggestion for manufacturers: consider
zero-based budgeting (ZBB).
Why should
manufacturers turn to ZBB? Ellingrud explains that manufacturers who employ
this method are …
For manufacturers, pursuing revenue growth is a must. In a recent article for Manufacturing.net, author Kyle Uebelhor offers some strategy recommendations for manufacturing leaders as we enter the new year.
Connect with your top clients and sales team. Glean key information from your clients and work with your team to establish a strategy for …
BACKGROUND ON SOUTH DAKOTA VS. WAYFAIR
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case South Dakota vs. Wayfair that the “physical presence test” for determining if a seller is required to administer sales taxes is “incorrect.” States may now legally require sellers to administer sales taxes, even if the seller has no in-state physical …
The $1.5 trillion tax reform legislation known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) represents the biggest change to the tax code since 1986. While the implications for businesses are broad and complex, we’ve summarized some of the most common tax reform questions for manufacturers:
What are the top issues manufacturing companies need to know about tax reform?
The …
