SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP is preparing for its annual manufacturing conference with events scheduled in Syracuse and Endicott. The Syracuse–based accounting firm will hold its Central New York manufacturing conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Destiny USA on Oct. 18. Its Southern Tier conference is set for Oct. 25 at the […]
SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP is preparing for its annual manufacturing conference with events scheduled in Syracuse and Endicott.
The Syracuse–based accounting firm will hold its Central New York manufacturing conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Destiny USA on Oct. 18. Its Southern Tier conference is set for Oct. 25 at the Huron Campus Auditorium in Endicott.
Both events are scheduled between 8 a.m. and Noon and have no registration fee, per an Aug. 30 email about the events. Those interested can register for either event at the Dannible & McKee website.
The manufacturing conference is designed to provide “valuable insight and best practices to help manufacturers succeed.” This year’s event will include presentations from experts on the latest industry trends and economic outlook, plant floor optimization, implementing and managing cycle count, and tax-reform provisions impacting the manufacturing industry. A continuing professional education (CPE) credit will be offered.
Presentation topics
Randy Wolken, president and CEO of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) will speak on the topic. “New York State Manufacturing: Outlook and Opportunities for the Future.” His presentation will provide an update on the current outlook of manufacturing in New York and highlight the opportunities for growth, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.
Attendees will also receive a free copy of Wolken’s book, “Present-Future Leader: How to Thrive in Today’s Economy.”
Another presentation will focus on the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” and how it will affect manufacturing businesses and their shareholders.
The conference also includes “Striving for Excellence Through Lean Transformation,” which will outline key strategies; defines a “road map”; and describes “avoiding potential pitfalls in achieving operational excellence” through lean transformation.
Another presentation topic, “Implementing an Effective Cycle Counting Program,” will focus on sharing best practices for managing a cycle-count program that works for your company. Having an effective cycle-counting program can increase inventory accuracy; improve record-keeping; contribute to profitability; and may even allow for the “reduction or elimination” of your annual physical-inventory count, according to Dannible & McKee.
