Manufacturing and Distribution
Manufacturing and distribution companies must navigate complex supply chains, rising costs, evolving regulations and growing customer demands. Success requires more than just keeping up — it demands strategic partnerships.
Withum’s team of experts help businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes while maintaining financial integrity. From smart automation and AI-driven insights to rapidly evolving domestic and cross-border transactions. Withum offers tax strategies and hassle-free assurance services, that provide the guidance and tools to support your growth goals.
Whether you’re a multinational manufacturer, a large wholesale distributor or a fast-growing startup, our manufacturing and distribution accountants and advisors have decades of experience with companies of all sizes, ranging from under $1 million to over $1 billion in annual revenues.
Who We Help
- Automotive and Related Components
- Consumer Goods
- Chemicals, Formulations and Allied Products
- Food, Beverage and Agriculture
- Industrial Materials, Furniture and Fixtures
- Machinery, Appliances and Electronics
- Packaging, Printing and Paper
Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Challenges and Trends
Navigating cross-border transactions can be a challenge for even the smallest operations. Withum can advise on local, national and international settings.
If your business operates internationally, we help navigate foreign tax considerations, tariffs and trade regulations to help ensure compliance while maximizing cash flows and profitability. When operating nationally, we help you understand and navigate complex domestic tax regulations while identifying tax-saving opportunities to minimize tax liability.
Whether you need an independent accountant to assist with an audit or reviewed financial statements or are looking to outsource the accounting function, our manufacturing and distribution accountants and advisors can help. Get the financial clarity and confidence needed to support informed decision-making across your business.
Our team evaluates your inventory movement methods, such as FIFO, LIFO or weighted average cost, to determine the most effective strategy for financial reporting and tax optimization. We also help manage inventory effectively and optimize warehousing strategies to ensure timely fulfillment and cost control.
We help you accurately track production costs, including materials, labor and overhead, ensuring better cost control and improved financial decision-making. We also offer strategies to evaluate and optimize your supply chain from procurement to delivery.
Digital transformation is reshaping the manufacturing and distribution industry. We help implement ERP systems, automation and cybersecurity strategies to enhance efficiency, protect data and improve decision-making.
Looking for new ways to grow your manufacturing or distribution business? We help you explore growth opportunities through strategic acquisitions or partnerships with expert advisory and due diligence support. Whether you’re interested in a buy-side or sell-side transaction, we can help you through every stage in the deal lifecycle.
Manufacturing and Distribution Services
- Cost-Based Accounting
- Cycle Counting Implementation
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Business Valuations
- Insurance Consulting
- Tax Compliance and Provision Services
- Audit and Attestation Services
- Supply Chain Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Tax Planning and R&D Credits
- Business Expansion, Investment and Succession Planning
- AI and Technology Adoption
- ERP, Financial Reporting and Modeling
Contact Us
For more information or to discuss your business needs, please connect with a member of our team.
