On September 18, 2023, household cleaning product giant, Clorox, sent shockwaves through the industry when it revealed a cyberattack that had occurred
CMMC 2.0: Securing the Future for Manufacturers & Distributors Companies
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The Rise of Industrial Robotics: Solving Challenges and Maximizing ROI
Robotics is gaining acceptance in the middle market as a way to improve efficiency and provide relief in a tight labor market. For many,
Distributor Evolution & The Role of Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic began a series of disruptions that continue to impact manufacturers’ and distributors’ financial strength and growth plans
Vulnerable and Valuable: Why Middle Market Supply Chains are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks
While technology brings incredible enhancements to supply chain management, it also creates more vulnerabilities to an enterprise. These threat
How Technology is Enabling Agile Supply Chains
Empty shelves, delivery delays, and increased shipping costs have received much attention from the general population since the pandemic began in
How a Vendor Management Program Can Improve Processes, Save Cost, and Mitigate Risk
In 2022, a well-known, global auto-manufacturer was scrutinized under accusations that portions of their supply chain relied on child labor.
Selecting Your Next Manufacturing ERP Software System – Five Steps To Success
Pandemic shutdowns, supply chain issues and growing customer demand have all changed the manufacturing industry over the past three years. What
Hartman Executive Advisors & VMA Webinar: Navigating the Pitfalls of Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a high stakes game. Being prepared for all possibilities, and knowing about the issues that might arise, will
6 Ways Technology Can Help Manufacturers With The Labor Shortage
For the past three years, manufacturers have faced a persistent labor shortage, in spite of recently surpassing the pre-pandemic peak in the number of
