By Tom Wojcinski, principal, and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner, Wipfli While talking with a group of manufacturers, one asked if there was anything it could do to ensure its operations are not hacked. But, of course, there is no way that’s possible, especially in today’s connected manufacturing environment. Even if a company disconnected everything from the … [Read more...] about Protecting Manufacturers from Digital Disruption
Disaster Planning
Mitigate Risks with a Crisis Plan
By Shelly Otenbaker, president, WayPoint Marketing Communications “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Many are aware of this phrase, but few follow it. In manufacturing, taking small, proactive steps to prevent a problem is far more effective and less costly than dealing with the consequences once the problem occurs – especially when managing a crisis. A … [Read more...] about Mitigate Risks with a Crisis Plan
Mold Builders feel Supply Chain Disruptions
by Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder As 2022 gets underway, mold builders are facing many pressures. An increased demand for products is crashing head-on into the lingering worker shortage and a crippling supply chain crunch. With the current tight material supply and rising prices, logistics madness and a booming market for consumer products, it is no surprise … [Read more...] about Mold Builders feel Supply Chain Disruptions
Five Places to be on the Lookout for Fraud
By Christina Solomon, CPA/CVV, CFE, CGMA and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, Wipfli/Mueller Prost Fraud takes on many forms, resulting in substantial financial losses and exposing your company to undue risk. Fraud can be perpetrated by internal sources – those employees, managers and even owners who are implicitly trusted, yet this group historically has caused losses … [Read more...] about Five Places to be on the Lookout for Fraud
China Tariffs Remain with Pressure Building in Washington
By Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership, LLC As the November 2020 election neared, word spread throughout Washington, D.C. international trade circles that China preferred then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden win the White House over President Donald Trump hoping for more stability in relations. Fast forward eight months and the word spreading throughout those same trade … [Read more...] about China Tariffs Remain with Pressure Building in Washington