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Oswald POWER Process and OnTrack

Oswald’s 5 Step POWER Process evaluates risk and creates actionable items to help clients control risks and costs.

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Oswald’s Manufacturing Practice

Oswald Companies Manufacturing Practice works with clients in risk management and keeps up with a technologically advancing industry.

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Automation Brings Rise to New Risks, HR Concerns for Manufacturers

It’s no secret automation continues to disrupt manufacturers across every segment. Hard and soft costs can be significant, cyber threats and liabilities escalate, and the challenge to attract, hire, and retain a skilled workforce require new methodologies. The management of sophisticated and evolving risks within the new era of automation,…

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2019 Magnet Survey Overview

The 2019 Ohio Manufacturing Survey, had more than 375 surveys completed. There were 44 questions specifically designed for manufacturers of all types to identify trends in the industry, shed light into manufacturing’s current state, as well as a glimpse into what the future may hold. 48% of the surveys were…

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Harassment Charges Hit Manufacturing Hard: The Cost of Turning a Blind Eye

Josh Fragoso

The potential for employment practices claims such as sexual harassment allegations, discrimination and wrongful termination has manufacturers on edge, according to the 400 respondents to MAGNET’s Manufacturing Survey. The survey, sponsored by Oswald, asked manufacturers to identify their top concerns and employee lawsuits sit in the top ten. While major…

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2018 Manufacturing Survey Results Balance Optimism and Concern

Josh Fragoso

This year, Oswald Companies proudly partnered with The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET) to offer manufacturers the opportunity to participate in a 40-question survey about their businesses and the manufacturing industry. Providing an overall look at the Region’s second largest employer segment, the results benchmark growth, identify areas of concern…

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Cyber Risk Concern Grows Among Manufacturers

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The evolution of manufacturing processes has increased efficiencies and improved quality output. At the same time, advancing technologies opens the door for growing cyber risk for manufacturers. The result can be catastrophic, impacting operations, revenue and reputation. Good Reason to Worry The growing sense of concern about cybersecurity in manufacturing…

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