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April 25, 2017
In a recent survey, manufacturers indicated that cutting operational costs and improving customer service are two top priorities for 2017. Here are a few recommendations of how you can accomplish both of these […]
February 13, 2017
According to Blue & Co. and LEA’s 2017 National Manufacturing Outlook and Insights survey, 44% of small manufacturers (those with fewer than 100 employees) and 19% of large manufacturers expect […]
December 12, 2016
A recent study shows the average manufacturer spends nearly 6% more as a percentage of sales than the Best in Class manufacturer in the same industry. What are you doing […]
July 12, 2016
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
Webinars
March 24, 2026
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Independent Dealers: The Backbone of U.S. Used Vehicle Retail Independent automobile dealers are a key component in the U.S. retail auto […]
March 05, 2026
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point In 2025, retail automotive dealership groups navigated through macroeconomic uncertainty and tightening consumer affordability. The public retail automotive dealership […]
February 09, 2026
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. One full year into a new trade philosophy within the United States, automotive manufacturing in North America experienced a net contraction […]
January 09, 2026
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. The Midwest closed 2025 with 94 reported dealership transactions, down from 101 in 2024. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan were the […]
December 03, 2025
By Ruben Ramirez, CPA/ABV/PFS, MSF, CEPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”) brings sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code, with significant implications for […]
December 03, 2025
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point Whether you are evaluating a dealership available for sale or one already in your portfolio, you may be wondering […]
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