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  • 2008 Distribution Industry Report
    Executives report a drop in confidence due to surging energy and labor costs, but have taken proactive steps to mitigate these concerns
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  • Eight ways to weather this difficult economic climate
    Executives can thrive during these tough times by establishing a solid working capital management system and applying lean manufacturing methods.
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  • 2008 Information Technology Report
    Executives report that IT is of increasing importance to their business operations; however risk management and disaster recovery initiatives may be overlooked.
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  • Realizing the benefits of the R&D Tax Credit
    How to take advantage of this opportunity
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  • RSM McGladrey releases 2008 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey
    More than 900 executives point to tougher conditions and reveal surprising strategies. Among the surprises? Companies with foreign operations actually create more US jobs.
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  • Energy, materials and transportation inflation an exploding concern
    A follow-up to RSM MGladrey's 2008 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution survey finds inflation concerns jumping by 50 percent or more.
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  • State of manufacturing: Technology and today's global value chain
    Challenges faced and the resulting impact on the economy
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  • CEOs are emphasizing Green programs and taking a fresh look at global sourcing
    At this year’s GlobalShop trade show, RSM McGladrey and the Association for Retail Environments hosted a roundtable attended by 47 manufacturing and wholesale distribution CEOs. Most are pursuing green initiatives and some are repatriating manufacturing jobs due to a changing global economy.
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  • 2007 Manufacturing Report - Forging New Partnerships: How to Thrive in Today’s Global Value Chain
    Four key areas manufacturers can optimize opportunities and minimize risks 
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Perspective offers tax tips, news and information pertinent to the manufacturing and distribution industries. A quarterly publication, Perspective addresses the daily challenges facing manufacturers and distributors as well as strategic and long-term planning initiatives.
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