Accounting For Manufacturing and Distribution Companies

Manufacturing Accounting Systems

We’ve worked with dozens of manufacturing and distribution companies throughout the Midwest and beyond to improve processes and create future-proof plans that help organizations thrive with the ideal manufacturing ERP. Whether you’re a manufacturing giant or a small distributor, you can benefit from the expertise of a professional tax planner and accountant. We know how to evaluate your business model and implement tax and accounting solutions that will help you produce better results. We can’t necessarily improve your products or lower your distribution costs, but we can design and implement solutions that will save you time and money while better preparing you for the future.

Contact us today for tax and accounting solutions designed to help manufacturers and distributors improve efficiency and exceed their goals.

Tax Accounting for Manufacturing and Distribution

Lags in your supply chain, wasted material, and poor inventory processes cause dilemmas in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Unfortunately, those aren’t the only factors that can negatively impact your business. That’s why proper ERP for manufacturing is so important.

In fact, manufacturing ERP is one of the leading reasons that manufacturing and distributing companies come to Copeland Buhl. Our Twin Cities tax and accounting professionals have improved the processes and bottom lines of countless organizations across the Midwest.

No matter the size of your business or the items you produce, we are confident that our accounting experts can help with your enterprise resource planning (ERP). 

What is Manufacturing ERP?

ERP for manufacturing is much like standard ERP; however, there is more focus on processes and functions specific to the industry. At Copeland Buhl, we personalize our ERP and accounting services to meet the specific needs of every business. You never have to worry about us taking a one-size-fits-all approach to improve your business. 

That’s not all! 

As a professional accounting firm, we have access to some of the latest and greatest manufacturing ERP products in the industry. You no longer have to stress over choosing and managing an ERP system on your own. We offer integrations, updates, and personalized platforms to ensure that you get the most out of the accounting tools. The following are just a few of the ways our ERP can help with your manufacturing and distribution company:

• • Monitor Costs and Price Changes
  • Manage Budgets and Accounting
  • Create Daily Reports
  • Analyze Supply Chain
  • Track Accounting Spend
  • Improve Inventory Restocking
  • Identify Inefficient Production Areas
  • Calculate Taxes

• And More! 

Benefits of ERP for Manufacturing

The dynamic and competitive nature of distributed manufacturing makes ERP all the more important. Several of our clients choose to outsource their accounting solutions to our professionals so that they can enjoy the many benefits of optimized ERP.

Streamline Business Processes

Our professionals can help you keep all of your business performance data in one place. Rather than having multiple programs for accounting, supply chain, and HR, you can use one robust ERP to streamline all of your business processes. Not to mention, you can automate many functions through ERP software. 

Increased Customer Satisfaction

With the help of Copeland Buhl, you can enhance your customers’ experiences. We can provide you with suggestions to improve your deadline delivery, manage inventory, and perfect scheduling. Not only does this help you save time and money, but it improves customer satisfaction as well. 

Improve Your Bottom Line

While we can’t help you make product improvements, we can help you minimize your costs for a better bottom line. Our experts can help you pinpoint areas that are too time-consuming. We can even show you places that you can cut back on spending. Overall, our goal is to help you reduce costs to increase profits.

Reduce Waste

Mistakes happen, but those aren’t the only sources of waste in distributed manufacturing. Waste can even occur in distribution if you aren’t maximizing your truck loads or have to resend missing items.  No matter what the waste looks like, it creates more expenses, so we work to identify areas of waste that can be improved. 

Create Better Strategies

As accounting professionals, we don’t have all of the answers for ways you can improve your products or lower distribution costs. However, our number one priority is to help you identify and achieve goals for improving your strategies and accounting processes. 

Our Services for Distributed Manufacturing

At Copeland Buhl, we offer more than just install ERP software. Our experts can work with you to determined which approach is best for your business. In some cases, you may be better off skipping the ERP software and simply leaving your audits, tax, and accounting services to our professionals.

We understand that no two businesses are the same, so you can expect us to personalize your solution through the following services:

• Audits and Assurance
• Tax Services
• Outsourced Accounting
• Projections and Forecasts
• Management Consulting
• Professional Placement Searches
• ERP Installations and Management
• Hardware and Server Support
• CyberSecurity
• And So Much More!

Get Accounting Services for Your Twin Cities Manufacturing and Distribution 

Whether you specialize in local distribution or own a national manufacturing corporation, Copeland Buhl is here to help with all of your tax and accounting needs. Our Twin Cities tax professionals have been helping businesses in your industry for more than 40 years. Therefore, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and skills to improve your distributed manufacturing operations.

Ready to get started?

Contact Copeland Buhl today! You can get in touch with our helpful tax experts by calling our Wayzata accounting office. We also have a simple online form that you can complete to schedule an in-person consultation.