Manufacturing Resources

First-year bonus depreciation typically creates a powerful tax incentive for eligible manufacturers to purchase qualified property needed for business reasons. ...

The credit for increasing research activities, commonly referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is one of the biggest and best tax breaks ...

Workplace safety is a top concern among manufacturers. Without taking COVID-19 into account, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) e...

There has been a surge in ransomware attacks in recent years and an even greater acceleration in the first half of 2021. Virtually every type of business is at ...

The basic formula for success in the manufacturing sector is simple: Produce more, spend less. So-called “lean” manufacturing is easier said than do...

Manufacturing firms normally create a business plan at year end that focuses on the upcoming year. However, today’s market conditions are anything but ...

To succeed in the 21st century, manufacturers must embrace the latest technological innovations. As part of this trend, factories around the world are becoming ...

In recent years, lucrative tax breaks for energy-efficient investments have enticed many manufacturers to “go green.” At the end of 2020, the Consol...

The manufacturing industry’s dependence on foreign suppliers, especially those in China, has caused concerns for many years. But the COVID-19 pandemic has...