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DMI Companies is actively engaged in Sustainability Initiatives, ranging from Zero Waste to Landfill operations and TRUE Certification. Their goal is to ensure proper environmental stewardship and align with USGBC standards. Sustainability is integrated into the culture, with a focus on developing products that benefit society and reduce environmental impact. From Purchasing to Marketing, DMI Companies monitors materials from acquisition to disposal, sourcing recycled and environmentally preferred products. Their…

Sustainability isn't just a side project at Kurt J. Lesker Company; it's deeply ingrained in their values and operations year-round. From their recycling program to energy efficiency efforts, the company consistently integrates sustainability into every facet of their business. At the heart of Kurt J. Lesker Company's sustainability initiatives are their core SPIRIT Values. These values serve as guiding principles, ensuring that sustainability remains a critical consideration in every…

By David Radin, Confirmed The Role of Finance Is Expanding Finance teams are no longer limited to reporting past performance. Expectations are shifting toward real-time insight, forward-looking analysis, and closer alignment with operations. Artificial intelligence is accelerating that shift by changing how financial data is collected, interpreted, and used. The result is a function that plays a more active role in business performance. Where AI Is Changing Financial Work…

By Lindsay Andrews, CPA, Partner, Louis Plung & Company Lean accounting principles focus on aligning accounting practices with the core principles of lean manufacturing to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. Lean accounting systems provide financial and nonfinancial information necessary for management to drive financial success and make informed decisions based on the relevant data. Key elements of lean manufacturing accounting principles include: Value-Based Measurement: Lean accounting…

By Todd Miller Whit Little, Catalyst Connection’s new CFO, has spent more than 30 years in senior management at multiple startup technology and manufacturing companies in the Pittsburgh region. In many of those roles, Whit was a loyal client of Catalyst Connection. Those experiences enabled him to gain a solid understanding of Catalyst Connection’s mission of providing consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania, accelerating revenue…