White Paper: Manufacturing Outlook, Lean Thinking to Reduce Costs3rd Quarter 2021 Insights from the Saltmarsh Manufacturing Team

8/24/2021 - By Suzanne Cox, CPA, CIT & Cristine Torrefranca, CPA

This White Paper discusses the need for lean manufacturing in company culture, communication to employees, and in the foundation of all operations for optimum success.

What is lean manufacturing? You’ll find a variety of definitions if you look it up, but a good synopsis is this: operating with minimal waste. This applies to every part of the operation, from people and machines to processes and systems, with the goal being to reduce waste and keep costs down while boosting productivity, quality and innovation.

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About the Authors

Suzanne Cox, CPA, CIT | Suzanne is a shareholder in the Audit & Assurance Services Department of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. Suzanne’s primary areas of experience include providing auditing, accounting, taxation and consulting services for the firm’s construction, manufacturing and technology clients and a variety of not-for-profit entities.

Cristine Torrefranca, CPA | Cristine is a manager in the Audit & Assurance Services Department of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund. Cristine has over 10 years of experience and provides audit and assurance services for the firm’s retail, manufacturing and distribution, technology, and employee benefit plan clients.