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  • Webinar: Accelerating Operational Excellence - Turning Data into Profitable Action with AI

    April 7, 2026    34

    Today’s manufacturers are rich in data. The next frontier is translating that data into decisive, Profit and Loss (P&L) impacting action. Hear from Toppan’s George Wang and RapidCanvas’ Ray Hsu as they share how AI agents are advancing continuous improvement from reactive reporting to proactive, P&L-driven decision-making.
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  • Operations Is the Real Ecommerce Strategy

    March 13, 2026    64

    Ecommerce success in manufacturing depends on operational clarity, not technology. Digital tools expose process gaps—unclear pricing, inconsistent workflows and manual exceptions. High‑performing firms define ownership, rules and repeat‑order flows before launching platforms. When leadership aligns processes first, ecommerce scales reliably; when it doesn’t, technology simply mirrors the confusion.
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  • One Big Beautiful Bill Act: International Tax Strategy

    March 27, 2026    156

    U.S. businesses operating globally have long wrestled with the complexities of cross-border taxation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in July 2025, brings clarity and permanence to several key international tax provisions originally introduced under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For CFOs, tax directors, and executive leaders, the changes represent both a stabilizing force in international tax planning and a new baseline for long-term compliance.
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  • Treat AI as a Team Member, Not a Tool

    March 26, 2026    162

    Manufacturers gain far more value when AI is treated as an integrated team member rather than a standalone tool. Research shows role-based, cross-functional AI that reshapes workflows and organizational design delivers compounding, transformative results, while isolated pilots produce only incremental gains.
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  • Webinar: IT Resiliency - Ten IT Essentials for Every Company in 2026

    March 24, 2026    335

    Brightline subject matter experts lead an in-depth review of the top 10 best practices for building and maintaining a resilient IT environment. This session covers critical areas such as cybersecurity, infrastructure and IT operations, providing practical insights to strengthen your business's digital foundation. Small business owners are empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their organizations from threats and position them for sustainable growth.
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