Five Lessons Learned for the Post-Pandemic Supply Chain: Profound market shifts drive transformative operational changes that are here to stay

The current global trade crisis has highlighted weaknesses within the supply chain and forced the industry to assess, evolve, and often transform its operations to meet the needs of today’s marketplace. Many changes are here to stay and should be embraced as the industry plans for the supply chain of the future. David Bowie once said: “Tomorrow belongs to those who hear it coming,” meaning we need to listen to the market to...

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OSHA announces Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing

UPDATE: On November 6, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily halted OSHA’s Interim Final Rule on coronavirus vaccination and testing. OSHA is required to provide an expedited reply to the motion for a permanent injunction on November 8, followed by petitioners’ reply the next day.   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA has announced a new Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and...

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Invixium launches powerful suite of healthy access features with IXM Mobile

Invixium Develops New Mobile Platform with Sub-Apps for Remote Face Enrollment, Mobile Credentials, Digital Attestation Questionnaire, and Vital Signs Screening for Employees and Visitors Invixium, a manufacturer of innovative touchless biometrics, is broadening its offerings through IXM Mobile, a smartphone app with features designed for healthy access. This new mobile platform extends the company’s flagship solution, IXM TITAN, and...

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OSHA to issue COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for private employers

According to the White House website, President Biden has ordered the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a vaccination mandate for certain private, large employers as part of a comprehensive COVID-19 strategy. The President seeks to reduce the number of unvaccinated Americans by using regulatory power. As part of this initiative, OSHA is slated to publish an “emergency temporary...

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i-PRO AI-Driven capabilities make Intelligent System Solutions smarter

Enhanced Capabilities Transcend Security to Deliver Business Intelligence Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, a global provider of advanced sensing technologies, continues to expand its portfolio of AI-driven analytics that provide higher levels of intelligence to the company’s unique offering of holistic solutions. The addition of intelligent analytics continues to drive a shift in emphasis from...

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How can Business Owners lower last year’s tax bill?

Good news! Business taxpayers may still be able to take actions to lower their federal income tax liabilities for 2020, as well as for future years. Consider these ideas before you file last year’s return. Claim 100% First-Year Bonus Depreciation — Or Maybe Not For qualifying assets placed in service in 2020, business taxpayers can deduct 100% of the cost in the first year. The 100% immediate write-off is allowed for both new...

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Topics to consider regarding second draw of PPP Funding

Business owners, CPAs, loan officers, and if applicable, business brokers, should use a variety of tactics simultaneously as businesses pursue economic support in the form of the second draw of PPP funding. Per advice from the AICPA, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, borrowers may need to act quickly and diligently to fill out their forms for the second round of PPP funding. Some lenders are requiring PPP...

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