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Sustainable Investing: The Growing Impact of ESG

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November 28, 2017
Colleen Pickford
Topic: 
Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investors were once perceived as an element of activist communities working to influence distinct aspects of company behavior. Over time, the focus of ESG investors has broadened as institutional investors have identified ESG topics as issues that impact company performance and value. In fact, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, there has been a 25% increase in assets managed under responsible investment strategies for a total pot of $22.89 trillion since 2014.

#TimeToBuild Resilience into the Business

Insights
November 21, 2017
Maria Negron Kneib
Topic: 
Risk & Compliance, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning

Building resilience into the business is important. Whether it is creating business continuity plans or assessing risks to the business or its employees, it is imperative that companies prepare to weather bumps in the road. At the same time, companies should also pay attention to the infrastructure surrounding their companies and the changes that can affect them as well.

Using the NIST Framework for Cybersecurity

Insights
November 14, 2017
John Miller
Topic: 
Operations, Information Technology, IT Security

In today's business landscape, data and computer controls are at the center of how organizations operate. Your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, manufacturing execution system (MES), financial planning system, human resources platform, customer relationship management (CRM) system, and payroll system are just a few of the key systems running your business. Every one of these systems is vulnerable and needs to be protected from cybersecurity threats. 

Let’s Talk About Data-Driven Marketing

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November 9, 2017
Cam Mackey
Topic: 
Growth & Innovation, Marketing

To achieve profitability targets over the next 12 months, nearly 80% of industrial manufacturing CEOs plan to focus on organic growth rather than cost reductions or M&A. While marketing isn’t entirely responsible for delivering organic growth, it plays a critical role in key growth enablers like innovation, pricing, and customer experience.

For U.S. Manufacturers, The IIoT Future is Now: Part 3

Insights
October 31, 2017
Jenn Callaway
Topic: 
Growth & Innovation, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Management, Research & Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Corporate Strategy, Operations, Information Technology

While technology advancements surrounding connected devices and data analysis hurtle forward – and costs and barriers to entry generally are falling – some companies still feel as if they’re missing out on something, scrambling to get on the cutting edge.

The Impact of Tax Reform on Manufacturing

Insights
October 27, 2017
Marie Lee
Topic: 
Finance, Financial & Tax Controls, Risk & Compliance, Legal

Republicans plan to unveil their long-awaited tax reform package on November 1. Although the nine-page tax reform framework released in September was short on details, the plan highlights key changes to the tax code intended to reduce the tax burden on both individuals and companies, spark economic growth in the U.S., and make the tax laws more globally competitive.

For U.S. Manufacturers, The IIoT Future is Now: Part 2

Insights
October 25, 2017
Jenn Callaway
Bobby Bono-PwC
Topic: 
Growth & Innovation, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Management, Research & Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Technology Roadmapping, Operations, Information Technology

It’s safe to say that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has crossed into the mainstream. In part 1 of this blog series on monetizing IIoT, we shared some findings from MAPI’s recent white paper, developed with PwC, which focused on where U.S. manufacturers currently stand in their adoption and development of IIoT technologies. One finding in particular said it all: nearly nine in ten survey respondents said they are currently offering or are in the process of developing IIoT products or services.

Don’t Be a Bystander, Take a Stand Against Bullying

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October 18, 2017
Maria Negron Kneib
Topic: 
Leadership, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Labor & Employment Practices, Risk Management

Everyone has encountered it. The colleague everyone knows is difficult to work with, the supervisor who barks at subordinates, the person who interrupts, scoffs at a colleague, or makes snide remarks. There is a desire to sweep this type of behavior under the rug or avert your gaze when you see it. Bullying affects an estimated 60 million American workers. 

For U.S. Manufacturers, the IIoT Future Is Now: Part 1

Insights
October 16, 2017
Bobby Bono-PwC
Jenn Callaway

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) era has arrived. Tractors are sending data on soil and weather conditions to be analyzed and used to optimize farming. In our homes, it seems anything equipped with sensors and internet connectivity can smarten up our daily lives.

The GDPR is Coming. What Does It Mean for My Organization?

Insights
October 3, 2017
Maria Negron Kneib
John Miller
Topic: 
Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications, Operations, Information Technology, IT Policies, Risk & Compliance, Corporate Security, Risk Management

Over the past few years, we have witnessed significant changes in the regulatory landscape for manufacturers doing business in Europe. One of the biggest changes concerns the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will come into effect on May 25, 2018.

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