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The Slow March Forward

Insights
Jan 30, 2018
Topic: 
Global Economy, Economic Environment

In spite of the tumult of a reawakening global economy whose U.S. benefits were constrained by escalating political uncertainty, two destructive hurricanes, and an alarming confrontation with North Korea, U.S. manufacturing managed a rather bland but steady growth performance during 2017. The Federal Reserve reported that after two difficult years of essentially zero output gains, growth in the factory sector logged 1.3% during 2017. 

The Journey to Collaborative Engineering

Insights
Jan 22, 2018
John Miller
Topic: 
Growth & Innovation, Research & Development, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing

Collaborative engineering tools are transformational for many organizations. In addition to reducing time to market, they reduce cost, eliminate errors, and create an environment of information sharing that is resulting in better products. The future will not only see greater improvements in cycle times but will also see a greater expansion of data analytics tools and larger teams to include suppliers and others in the organization, having an overall impact on the bottom line.

Transfer Pricing and Customs Valuation Q&A with the Experts

Insights
Jan 2, 2018
Maria Negron Kneib
Topic: 
Global Economy, Competitiveness, Foreign Trade, Imports & Exports, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Import & Export Compliance, Risk & Compliance, Legal

In October, MAPI held its most attended webinar of the year: Transfer Pricing & Customs Valuation. In today’s cross-border business environment, transfer pricing and U.S. Customs valuation are integral, and companies must have a clear understanding of the unique requirements of each to the business.

The Tax Bill Miracle

Insights
Dec 20, 2017
Stephen Gold
Topic: 
Global Economy, Competitiveness, Government Policy

It’s a fitting time of year for miracles, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed by Congress today fits that description. Granted, the first major tax overhaul in more than three decades is not a panacea. It’s come under an increasing amount of criticism from many factions.

Why Risk Maturity Matters

Insights
Dec 18, 2017
Topic: 
Finance, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, Corporate Security, Risk Management, Risk Assessment & Planning

A combination of dynamic and powerful forces including cyber risk, ever-accelerating technological advances, regulatory complexity, natural and human-made catastrophes, and globalization of the supply chain confronts manufacturers more than at any other point in history. To respond to this continually evolving array of risks, executives need robust tools and fresh insights to support their understanding of the risk landscape, as well as to accurately assess the sophistication, effectiveness, and maturity of their risk management programs.

5 Must-Read Articles of 2017

Insights
Dec 15, 2017
MAPI
Topic: 
Corporate Affairs, Global Economy, Growth & Innovation, Leadership, Operations, Risk & Compliance

See the most popular content from 2017; the impact of hurricanes on the economy, infrastructure investment, encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workforce, the impacts of the GDPR, and the new language of digital.   

Parlez-Vous Digital: Is Everyone at Your Company Speaking the Same Digital Language?

Insights
Dec 5, 2017
Topic: 
Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications, Growth & Innovation, Strategic Planning, Operations, Information Technology

Definitions matter and they aren’t universal. In the digital landscape, we are each an interpreter navigating a brave new world. What is a digital strategy? Are we digitizing or digitalizing our business? Do those words mean the same thing or are they different? And what about digital transformation? Is this term a new business buzzword or a profound transformation on the horizon that requires significant preparation?

Sustainable Investing: The Growing Impact of ESG

Insights
Nov 28, 2017
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
Nov 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
Nov 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. 

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