2017 national manufacturing and distribution outlook survey report

2017 National Manufacturing Outlook and InsightsStrategies to Overcome the Headwinds

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Bill KelsoShareholder, LBMCAudit & Advisory_________________________________________________________________________________

(865) 862-3013bkelso@lbmc.com

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About the Respondents

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About the Respondents

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About the Respondents

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Economic Outlook

Sources: IHS Markit, MAPI, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Trading Economics, FRED

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Economic Outlook

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2017 Survey Outlook

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2017 Survey Outlook

2017 Key Strategies for Success

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Top Priorities for Manufacturers

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R&D Investment

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Capital Expenditures

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Increasing Costs

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Mergers and Acquisitions

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Hiring Trends

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Data and Technology

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Audit, Tax and Advisory

Staffing Solutions

Technology Solutions

Employment Partners

Investment Advisors

Information Security

Physician Business Solutions

Business Process Solutions

Because we make every effort to retain our personnel, we tend to avoid troublesome turnover that often plagues other organizations. Our clients see familiar faces year after year, developing great working relationships and improving project efficiencies.

Expect Continuity

As the 45th largest professional services and accounting firm, LBMC is recognized as a solutions leader in accounting, tax, audit, consulting and advisory services, human resources, staffing, investing, and technology. LBMC – more than you expect, everything you need.

We attribute our growth to our commitment to client service, to the application of creative and practical approaches in meeting our clients’ needs, and to the enthusiastic support our clients have given to our results.

A Suite of Fast-Growing CompaniesThe LBMC organization began in 1984 with the formation of the CPA firm of Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, PC. Since that time, we have continually added new service lines and operating companies - so you can focus on what you do best.

More than an Accounting Firm

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