Roll with the changes: Manufacturers are turning to rolling forecasts for greater flexibility

Owners of manufacturing businesses constantly face challenges when planning for the year ahead. These challenges are magnified by ...
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Manufacturing has a skills gap: Remedy it by upskilling and reskilling your employees

Here’s a sobering stat from The Manufacturing Institute: Domestic manufacturers will need to fill 3.8 million jobs by 2033, ...
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Reducing waste in your manufacturing company can boost profitability

Reducing or eliminating waste in your manufacturing company is fundamental to building a more efficient, profitable and resilient ...
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Manufacturers: Act now to claim the Sec. 179D deduction for energy-efficient building improvements

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) repeals or reduces many clean energy tax incentives, including the Section 179D ...
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New tax-saving opportunities may attract funding for manufacturers that build in rural Qualified Opportunity Zones

The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, was slated to expire ...
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Create a succession plan today to prepare your manufacturing company for tomorrow

Succession planning is one of the most important responsibilities of a manufacturing business owner. By identifying and grooming ...
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Should your manufacturing company embrace 3D printing?

Using 3D printing allows manufacturers to produce parts and products more efficiently and with greater design flexibility than ...
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Implementing a cross-training program creates a more productive and flexible workforce

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, companies face constant pressure to stay competitive, manage labor shortages and adapt to ...
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Larger QBI deductions will soon be available to many manufacturers

In a 2024 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, 93% of respondents who operate as pass-through entities stated ...
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The OBBBA resurrects the immediate R&E expense deduction

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses, including manufacturers, have been required since 2022 to amortize ...
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7 ways to protect your manufacturing company from ransomware attacks

Ransomware has emerged as one of the most disruptive cyber threats currently facing the manufacturing sector. Unlike most ...
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Digital twins are transforming the manufacturing industry

A technology originally pioneered by NASA for its Apollo missions back in the 1960s is now taking center ...
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