Recession Readiness: Cost Strategies to Take the Lead – Part III: Digital Solutions for Recession Preparedness

Podcast

October 28, 2022

While manufacturers continue to battle inflation, increased interest rates, workforce shortages and supply chain challenges, it is becoming increasingly evident that leaders must also review their strategic and financial plans to ensure they are prepared for this recession risk. Join Joe Haehner, Industrial Manufacturing Partner, in this podcast series as he explores a variety of strategies manufactures can implement now to proactively rein in costs while simultaneously reinvesting in growth.

In Part III of this series, Jim Holman, Director of Digital Advisory Services, provides insight into key process optimizations manufacturers can utilize to reduce operating costs, lower margins and subsequently increase revenue. In addition, he reviews best practices for partnering with vendors and suppliers, and he analyzes inventory sampling strategies to maximize labor utilization.

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Jim Holman

Strategy & Operations Leader

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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