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    The manufacturing, transportation and distribution industry faces historic challenges today. That’s why we build tailored teams with technical skills, industry experience and innovative perspectives to go beyond your expectations. We understand your business, and we can work with you at every stage to develop pragmatic and efficient solutions that meet today's challenges and build your platform for tomorrow.

     
     

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    Shifting regulations, supply chains, technologies and other changes are creating new challenges for transportation and distribution. Our people have the experience to help trucking, rail, airline, maritime and intermodal organizations overcome these issues and enhance performance. Get individual insight on your strategic planning, market analysis, operational efficiency, HR and contractor issues, to transform your operations and outcomes.

     

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    Price inflation, supply chains, workforces, regulations and buying patterns are challenging companies in the food and beverage industry today. Get individual insight on your tax strategies, audit innovation, financial planning and enterprise planning to feed your business growth.

     

    Workforces, supply chains, production timing and buying patterns are creating challenges for automotive manufacturers. Find out how to identify and plan the growth strategies, financial planning and enterprise planning to build your road to the future.

     

    Workforces, supply chains, regulations and evolving technologies are creating challenges for industrial manufacturers. Gain individual insight on your growth strategies, financial planning, tax strategies and enterprise planning to build stronger business value.

     

    Inflation, materials shortages, supply chains, workforces and regulations are creating challenges for chemicals and materials producers. Learn about the right tax strategies, audit innovation, business strategies and financial planning to find your formula for success.

     
     
     

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    Whether your needs range from compliance to consulting, our dedicated, industry-focused audit, tax and advisory teams are ready to help, with the scale, skill and service you’ll only find here.

     
     
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    When it comes to tax, there’s more to consider than simply reporting. Global risks, regulatory requirements, transformative technology —... Show more these are all part of a bigger picture that can impact your business performance. From tax compliance to tax planning, we listen to your needs and work with you to position tax as a strategic function of the business. With a focus on defining a comprehensive strategy, we can provide the resources and solutions to meet your business needs and advance your business goals. Learn more -->

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    The purpose of growth isn’t just to get bigger. The real value is delivered when you grow and get better. Our people are skilled at helping you create ... Show more and elevate the performance of your people so that you can grow your margins as well as your revenue. We take the time to get to know your organization from end to end so that we can help you improve your tactics, processes and technology to operate more efficiently. We help you understand your markets and customers so you can develop products and services that will help you achieve your goals. Learn more -->

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    The responsibilities of CFOs have grown tremendously in recent years as the depth of their strategic acumen has become fully appreciated by ... Show more their organizations. These expanded duties create a need for insights that you can depend on, tailored to your unique circumstances. Our professionals help you drive your organization forward in an ever-changing environment. We help you create value and accurate, efficient reporting with powerful tools and analytical capabilities. Your organization is counting on you to create a path to success. You can count on us to help you deliver. Learn more -->

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    Our holistic approach to transaction advisory services addresses the financial, operational, tax, IT commercial, strategic, human capital,... Show more and cultural issues that are part of a deal. With a shared purpose of optimizing transactional value, our M&A professionals work with you throughout the life cycle of the transaction to overcome challenges and execute a successful closing. Our integrated transaction plan provides the insights necessary to minimize risks, manage buy-side and sell-side due diligence and enable you to focus on the future. Learn more -->

    Technology Modernization

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    When systems work, manufacturers leave them in place. But those systems can become inefficient, creating issues with integration, workforce and more. Find out how a composable architecture can help you improve efficiency.

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    How you can lead through change

    Manufacturers have been pulled into a whirlpool of business disruption — it's a new era of change. Our new series will explore how leaders can succeed in turbulent conditions.

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    Manufacturers can point to ESG progress

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    Digital transformation to outthink disruption

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    The manufacturer’s map to asset savings

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    Robert Hersh

    National Managing Principal, Manufacturing Industry, Partner-in-Charge, Metro New York and New England Business Advisory Services

    +1 617 848 5060
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    Kelly Schindler

    National Managing Partner, Manufacturing Industry (incoming)

    Kelly is a National Managing Partner in the St. Louis office. She has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, international and domestic, in industries such as technology, manufacturing, construction and retail.

    Saint Louis, Missouri

    +1 314 735 2174
    Industries
    • Manufacturing, Transportation & Distribution
    • Technology, media & telecommunications
    • Retail & consumer brands
    Service Experience
    • Audit & Assurance
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    Russell B. Norris

    National Managing Partner, Transportation;
    Tax Partner

    Russell Norris serves as Grant Thornton LLP’s national managing partner of Transportation. In this role, he oversees the growth and operations of the firm’s Transportation industry practice, which encompasses a full range of audit, tax and advisory services.

    Charlotte, NC

    +1 704 632 6897
    Industries
    • Hospitality & Restaurants
    • Life sciences
    • Manufacturing, Transportation & Distribution
    • Transportation & distribution
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    • Private Wealth Services
    • Partnerships
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