Manufacturing & Distribution

Your vision of success as a manufacturer or distributor assumes your company is structured to adapt and grow in a high-pressure trade environment. The speed at which economic and regulatory change can impact your supply chain, productivity, capital sources, and tax liabilities requires that you remain vigilant and proactive. CohnReznick focuses forward – finding ways to build resilience into your operations and enhance your competitive position.

Across industries, we bring a seasoned perspective and a team fully versed in the trade lifecycle.

SECTOR EXPERTISE

Our coverage of mid-size to Fortune 500 public and private manufacturers and distributors includes:

Aerospace and defense
Chemicals
Fabricated metals
Food and beverage
Machinery
Plastics and rubber
Primary metals
Transportation
Mining
Natural Resource exploration and production
Refineries

INDUSTRY REPUTATION

CohnReznick is recognized for promoting stringent adherence to operational and regulatory standards. We continuously foster working relationships with the banking and legal communities in order to advocate for the industry.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Industry participants, the media, and the investment community seek our expert viewpoint. We regularly deliver thought leadership at industry events and participate in the ongoing dialogue across national and regional industry associations that include:

Association of Food Industries
American Chemistry Council
Association for Corporate Growth
Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey
Connecticut Business and Industry Association
Connecticut Tool and Machine Association
ManufactureCT
National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Wholesale Distributors
New Jersey Business and Industry Association
New Jersey Food Processors Association
Smaller Manufacturers Association
Virginia Manufacturers Association

A unique offering of specialized accounting, tax, and advisory capabilities has been designed based on our long track record with manufacturers and distributors. Your requirements may include:

BUDGETING AND CASH FLOW PROJECTIONS

We use precise, forward-looking models and hypothetical scenarios to inform financial strategies — whether you’re on the offense or defense.

BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

We help you implement cloud-based technology systems designed to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize business risk. Our customized management dashboards improve decision-making by identifying and monitoring key performance indicators.

INVENTORY CONTROL

Our in-field and technical evaluation of current control methods exposes gaps and weaknesses in your procedures and finds points of shrinkage. With this intelligence, we recommend solutions that mitigate loss drivers.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Our team analyzes the full spectrum of trade and transition points from supplier contracts through delivery to look for inefficiencies, excessive cost-drivers, and poor performance in order to optimize end-to-end improvements.

Industry-Specific Accounting Support

We provide a range of customized accounting support services specific to the industries within the manufacturing and natural resource sector. For example, we help oil and gas companies disclose reserves, audit authorizations for expenditures (AFEs) and support joint interest arrangements.

The private company deadline for implementing the new lease accounting standard is rapidly approaching. There are significant advantages to working with a firm having practical, proven experience in advising and assisting organizations in their efforts toward transitioning to Topic 842. Our team can advise and assist on all aspects of the new lease accounting standard, including implementation. Our detailed plan will focus on potential challenges and risks along the way.

Learn more about the Lease Accounting Standard

Now is the time to start building your qualifications and capabilities to maximize your potential to be awarded work on infrastructure projects. We can help you identify and understand likely government award criteria and make the operational changes necessary to strengthen your bids.

Learn more about our infrastructure advisory services