Riding the Solarcoaster
While solar power becomes increasingly common, not all companies in the industry are having their day in the sun.
Manufacturing and Industrials
It’s the Small Things: Trends in Automotive and Mobility
The business of moving people and things in the near future may depend on these six trends.
Autonomous Vehicle Outlook
Private equity, venture capital and growth equity funds that understand the technology and legal framework of autonomous vehicles are likely to make the best investments in this emerging sector.
Predicting Part Demand in the Evolving Auto Industry
Based on its analysis of the automotive market, Plante Moran has projected whether demand for various products will rise or fall among OEMs and the aftermarket.
For Manufacturers, U.S. Trade Policy Yields Mixed Results
The new North American trade pact could make some goods produced in the U.S. less competitive, but thawing Chinese relations could provide uplift.
Unionwear Uncovers New Way to Sell Manufactured Products
On the podcast, Mitch Cahn describes Unionwear's sales strategy, its pivot to personal protective equipment and what hat sales say about election outcomes.
Life After COVID-19: Will Disruption Drive Opportunity in Auto?
Plante Moran's Principal Ted Morgan discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the automotive industry, and where opportunities exist for private equity investors.
General Motors Pivots to Mask-Making with Help from Dukane
Midsize companies are helping large corporations pivot their operations to manufacturing personal protective equipment needed for the fight against COVID-19—and, in some cases, producing it themselves.
Driving through the Night
With the help of private investor Kidd & Company, Family RV Group has grown its geographic footprint while taking advantage of demographic trends to reach new customers.
Manufacturing Moves to the Cloud
On the podcast, Craig Smith of Plex Systems discusses manufacturing's move to cloud-based solutions, how midsize companies are leveraging data, and more.