by apexcpas | Jul 3, 2018 | Manufacturing & Distribution
Manufacturers attempting to optimize investment and profit created the concept of lean manufacturing. Going beyond the definition of waste as excess or ruined materials, lean manufacturing evaluates process flow and the productivity of people and machinery. Inventory...
by apexcpas | Jul 3, 2018 | Manufacturing & Distribution
The main reason good product ideas fail is that they get stuck between conception and development, often in processes that inhibit breakthrough innovation, according to a new study by CGT magazine and Sopheon Corp. Nearly 60 percent of the study’s...
by apexcpas | Jul 3, 2018 | Manufacturing & Distribution
In December 2011, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued an informal statement of opinion that employers who require a high school diploma for a job, without clear business necessity, may be violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This...
by apexcpas | Jul 3, 2018 | Manufacturing & Distribution
Shiftwork – defined as working either a night shift or rotating shifts – is hard on people. They usually don’t sleep as well, which can lead to a host of issues, including fatigue, impaired concentration and problem-solving ability, stress and mood swings. A study of...
by apexcpas | Jul 3, 2018 | Manufacturing & Distribution
The dollar rises and falls measured against other currencies, with some short-term volatility. But there is an overall trend. Apex can help when it comes to planning for the future of your business with a weak dollar. Reach out to our Business Advisory team today to...