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Manufacturing Industry Accounting & Technology Consultants

Manufacturing Industry Accounting & Technology Consultants
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Your Current State Isn’t Your Ideal State — We Get That

Seasonal volatility, multi-site complexity, supply chain disruptions and margin pressure — we know what keeps you up at night. These challenges make it harder to grow, innovate and stay competitive in a fast-changing industry.

Here’s what we see M&D leaders face every day:

  • Outdated systems create risk & inefficiencies: Legacy ERP systems increase operational risk, limit scalability and hinder audit readiness.
  • Pricing pressures & margin erosion: Tariff-driven pricing and rising costs squeeze profitability, making it harder to compete and grow.
  • Complex operations across unique processes: Managing make-to-order, make-to-stock, discrete or process manufacturing adds layers of complexity that slow you down.
  • Balancing innovation with stability: CFOs demand ROI and audit readiness, COOs prioritize quality alongside efficiency, and CIOs manage security, integration and adoption — all while ensuring business continuity.
  • Limited resources slow modernization: Workforce shortages, skills gaps and multi-site demands strain already lean teams, leaving little capacity to modernize.
  • Navigating AI complexity: The rapid rise of AI creates challenges in adoption, integration and proving ROI, which may leave you unsure of where to start.

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We’ve Been There & We’re Here for You

We understand the challenges you face — and we’ve built the expertise, strategies and systems to help you overcome them. Here’s what sets us apart:

4,000+
M&D
Clients
50+
Years Serving
Manufacturing Industry
2,700+
Dedicated
Professionals
3,600+
Tech
Implementations

Proof in Numbers

Building Better Outcomes for Manufacturers

We’ve walked the same factory floors and faced the same challenges you do. Our team knows how M&D really works because we’ve lived it and loved it. Here’s how we’ve helped clients like you achieve real results:

  • $1.7M in saved labor costs: For a chemical manufacturer, we streamlined operations, improved efficiency and reduced inefficiencies.
  • 30% lower costs: By streamlining financial processes and integrating operational data, we helped a CPG manufacturer significantly boost profitability.
  • 20+ hours saved per month: Using AI and human expertise, we simplified financial close processes for equipment distributors.

In the News

Expertise Across Every M&D Segment

Who We Serve

We know staying competitive in a fast-changing market isn’t easy. You need stronger margins, smarter data and greater operational confidence to keep moving forward. Whatever segment you’re in, we help you build the roadmap and capabilities to get there.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Navigate seasonal demand shifts, improve traceability and strengthen quality, compliance and cost controls

Consumer Packaged Goods

Consumer Packaged Goods

Gain end-to-end visibility across finance and operations to protect margins, forecast accurately and align with consumer needs

Durable Goods

Durable Goods

Adapt to fluctuating demand, rising material costs and supply chain challenges with modern systems and actionable insights

Industrial

Industrial

Connect complex operations and use real-time data to improve uptime, productivity and cost predictability

Energy

Energy

Enable smarter project oversight, cost transparency and compliance to support responsible upgrades and sustainability goals

Distribution & Wholesale

Distribution & Wholesale

Streamline logistics, unify multi-site operations and elevate inventory visibility to boost speed and margins

High-Tech Manufacturing

High-Tech Manufacturing

Align automation, analytics and finance to accelerate innovation, manage rapid production cycles and scale operations

Life Sciences (Pharma/Med Devices/Biotech)

Life Sciences (Pharma/Med Devices/Biotech)

Integrate R&D, finance and compliance to improve quality, shorten time-to-market and strengthen innovation

Manufacturing & Distribution Services

Full-Stack Expertise That Drives Momentum

We align your operations, technology and data foundations to re-energize stalled work, reinforce security and establish a clear, data-driven path forward. With AI, ERP and cloud capabilities, we can help your business run faster and smarter.

Predictable Outcomes That Minimize Risk & Maximize ROI

Our proven approach is tailored to manufacturing realities — make-to-order, make-to-stock, discrete and process — with checkpoints, governance and quality milestones. With training, change management and post-go-live support, we ensure every step reduces risk, maximizes ROI and delivers results you can trust.

Quick Wins That Deliver Immediate Value

We help you achieve quick wins that unlock cash flow and reduce risk. From AP and contract audits and targeted tax savings to AI accelerators, we help you realize immediate liquidity and build confidence for larger transformations in ERP, CRM, data and AI.

Power Tools for Expansion

We deliver full-stack tech consulting for M&D — covering strategy, implementation, integration and managed services — across Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Power Platform, NetSuite and Workday HCM, ensuring your technology supports your growth ambitions.

Translating Private Equity Strategy Into Results

We speak the language of private equity and help M&D companies achieve PE goals with stronger performance and operational improvements. From 100-day plans to carve-outs and bolt-ons, we bring the insight and execution you need to fuel capital efficiency and growth.

  • M&D-focused PE competencies:
    • Operational due diligence and synergy validation
    • Post-close integration and carve-out execution
    • Inventory and working capital optimization
    • Margin enhancement through cost modeling and pricing strategies
    • Scalable finance and ERP systems for multi-site operations
  • Common case patterns we support:
    • Rapid bolt-on integration across fragmented supply chains
    • Lean transformation to improve throughput and reduce waste
    • Data-driven performance dashboards aligned with investor KPIs
    • Exit readiness planning with a focus on EBITDA uplift and clean financials
Manufacturing Industry Insights
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White Paper
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January 07, 2025
Conquer Tariffs with Confidence: A Guide for Business Leaders
Article
Discover how evolving tariffs impact operations, finance, and strategy — plus tips to keep your business agile.

March 18, 2026
Reshoring, Nearshoring & Offshoring: 10 Questions to Help You Solve Your Production Puzzle
Article
Can moving operations make your business more competitive? Tax credits and incentives are just one piece of the puzzle.

January 07, 2025

Built on Industry Expertise

Why M&D Leaders Trust Us

With over five decades of working alongside M&D industry leaders, we deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable results. Whether it’s modernizing legacy systems or uncovering new growth opportunities with ERP, CRM or AI, our results speak volumes about how we help you build lasting success.

Industry-Involved Experts

We stay ahead of change through active participation and speaking engagements at events like:

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Sharing Industry Perspectives

We don’t just advise — we provide industry points of view with bylined articles and interviews with leading media and podcasts, including Assembly Mag, Bloomberg Tax, CFO.com, Information Week, Industry 4.0 Club, Industry Week, Manufacturing Digital, Manufacturing Dive, The Manufacturing Executive, Manufacturing Culture, Manufacturing Talks and more.

Empowering M&D Through Education

We share industry knowledge and best practices to equip current and future leaders via speaking engagements and memberships in leading industry associations like:

  • National Association of Manufacturers
  • Precision Metalforming Association
  • National Association of Wholesale Distributors
  • Women in Manufacturing
Awards & Accolades
Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle Award
Microsoft Solutions Partner Infrastructure Azure
Netsuite Solution Provider Partner Industry Spotlight Winner 2025 Manufacturing Logo
Netsuite Solution Provider Spotlight Winner 2025
Top Netsuite Solutions Provider 2024 Keystone Business Services

Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Case Studies

Manufacturing Industry Experts

Partner - Regional Leader, Midwest Industry Leader, Manufacturing & Distribution
location
Midwest
phone
314-983-1390
Partner
location
Midwest
phone
314-687-2312
Senior Manager
location
Midwest
phone
314-463-2826
Set the Foundation for Growth

Build What’s Next for a Stronger Tomorrow

Don’t let operational inefficiencies, outdated systems or AI complexity slow you down. Connect with our M&D experts to simplify your operations and achieve measurable results.