MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION

Managing your business in order to compete successfully in domestic and global markets can be challenging. From supply chain disruption and labor shortages to regulatory compliance and tax liabilities, manufacturers and distributors have to strategically navigate many obstacles to maximize growth and minimize risk.

DHG professionals draw on over 50 years of industry experience to provide sound guidance and tailored solutions to each client’s specific business needs. Utilizing extensive technical and industry knowledge, we help manufacturers and distributors enhance cash flow, manage inventory effectively, improve operating effectiveness and limit tax exposure.

Enhance Cash Flow

Manage Inventory Efficiently

Improve Operating Effectiveness

Limit Tax Exposure

KNOWLEDGE SHARE

Podcast
Geographic Footprint Rationalization - Consideration for Retailers
Podcast
UNICAP and Final Regulations for Section 263A
UNICAP and Final Regulations for Section 263A

EPISODE 41: DHG's Eric Hessler and Justin Herp discuss recently issued final regulations for Section 263A, addressing UNICAP updates and the new modified simplified production method.

Podcast
Streaming Analytics for Manufacturers
Streaming Analytics for Manufacturers

DHG's Chief Data Officer Amit Arya discusses how streaming analytics can be a useful tool for manufacturers by utilizing real-time data for proactive insights and decision-making.

SERVICES

DHG provides manufacturing and distribution companies with a full range of assurance services. We utilize a risk-based approach to understand your business, including strategies and processes, to assess the key risk areas that threaten the accuracy of your financial statements and progress toward your business objectives.

Manufacturing and Distribution Industries We Serve

Manufacturing and Distribution Industries

Assurance

Your relationship with your creditors rests on the quality of your financial reporting. We can attest to the accuracy and completeness of your data, to protect your brand and give your strategic planning a solid foundation. DHG’s assurance services to the manufacturing and distribution industry include:

  • Audits, Reviews & Compilations
  • Agreed-Upon Procedures
  • Employee Benefit Plan Audis
  • International Financial Reporting Services
  • Inventory Costing Analysis and Control Studies

Tax

Tax planning can be complex for companies with tax liabilities at the local, state, federal and global levels. We work with you to mitigate tax liability, maintain compliance and enhance cash flow.

DHG's experience with tax and accounting for a range of manufacturers helps you plan while taking full advantage of emerging opportunities. Our transfer pricing resources are particularly useful for companies who do business around the world, working with customers and suppliers outside of the U.S.

Our tax services include:

  • Tax Return Preparation (federal, state, local and international)
  • Cash Tax Planning
  • Multi-state Planning and Nexus Studies
  • Multinational Inbound and Outbound Tax Planning
  • Sales and Use Tax Consulting and Compliance
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Research and Development Studies
  • Tax Provision Preparation and Consulting
  • Accounting Method Reviews
  • Cost Segregation Studies
  • Tangible Property Repair Regulation Studies
  • Incentives and Credits Planning
  • Coordination of Foreign Country Compliance and Reporting

Advisory

DHG has the advisory services to guide strategic acquisitions, mergers or divestiture. We can help you plan new product introductions, new market entry and investments in new plants and information technology.

The rise of lean manufacturing has driven substantial process improvement in manufacturing, but the challenge of quantifying improvement in key performance indicators requires experience and insight. We know how to read and interpret data, to help you improve quality and safety, control costs for more competitive pricing and reduce lead times.

  • Benchmarking, forecasts and trend analysis
  • Business valuations
  • Buy- and sell-side due diligence
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Forensic accounting & litigation consulting
  • Inventory accounting
  • IT security & software consulting
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Risk Assessments
  • Succession Planning
  • Transaction Advisory Services

EXPERIENCE

DHG professionals remain ahead of current and oncoming trends by ongoing involvement in manufacturing and distribution industry and trade associations. Our long-term view of industry trends and pending legislative and regulatory activity provide us with a thorough understanding of the issues inherent to the industry.

With dedicated manufacturing and distribution professionals in all of our office locations, our bench strength and scalable resources make DHG well-equipped to provide the highest level of client service. We utilize local resources whenever possible and are committed to being responsive and collaborative as we seek to be viewed as a long-term trusted advisor.

Serving more than 2,000 manufacturing and distribution clients nationwide.

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