Distribution

The distribution industry encompasses a wide array of product lines ranging from food, beverage, building materials, chemicals, medical equipment devices to office supplies.  Although the end product may be diverse, the challenges and opportunities that the distribution industry face are similar in nature. As a result of a client concentration within the distribution industry, Kreischer Miller has a dedicated team of professionals with the expertise in accounting, taxation, personnel, information technology and business advisory services required to handle the issues directly impacting the distribution industry.

We are focused on understanding business goals and objectives, customizing the engagement team, and sharing knowledge on a timely basis in order to effectively plan. We take pride in bringing new ideas, emerging trends, and best practices. We are proud to have a concentration of clients in the distribution industry and are confident our knowledge and expertise will have a lasting impact on your business.

Our team of professionals provides industry perspective, receive advanced training, and have been proactively engaged with our clients in understanding the following challenges and opportunities encountered within the distribution industry:

• Key financial ratios such as gross profit percentage, inventory turnover and collection periods in relation in industry benchmarks.

• Credit risk and effectively designing a credit and collection policy to address default risk, credit exposure, and recovery rates.

• Energy tax incentives available in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and elections for enhanced utilization of tax attributes under IRC section 59(e).

•  Inventory management, procurement policies, and order fulfillment.

• Computer and communications technology available in the warehousing and distribution processes to actively manage inventory and gain efficiencies.

• Transportation costs inclusive of independent freight companies, logistics, and fuel cost management.

• Annual supply contracts and distributorship agreements which require sales volume and customer service commitments.

For more information, contact Rob Olszewski at 215-441-4600 or rolszewski@kmco.com