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5 takeaways from RetailWire’s 2021 Planning & Analytics study — BI, Analytics & Reporting
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5 takeaways from RetailWire’s 2021 Planning & Analytics study

Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in a RetailWire webinar hosted by industry influencer and veteran journalist Al McClain (CEO/Co-founder, RetailWire). It began with...

Fabio Lovesio

#digital transformation, #planning & analytics, #retail

Fabio Lovesio — BI, Analytics & Reporting
- 2 min read
5 takeaways from RetailWire’s 2021 Planning & Analytics study

Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in a RetailWire webinar hosted by industry influencer and veteran journalist Al McClain (CEO/Co-founder, RetailWire). It began with...

Fabio Lovesio

#digital transformation, #planning & analytics, #retail

Four takeaways from ‘How H&M Took Workforce Planning to the Next Level’ webinar — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
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Four takeaways from ‘How H&M Took Workforce Planning to the Next Level’ webinar

The retail industry is always evolving, and it seems that change is the common denominator that all businesses have to embrace these days. Spending patterns...

Gareth Giles Knopp

#HR, #human resources, #retail, #workforce planning

Gareth Giles Knopp — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
- 4 min read
Four takeaways from ‘How H&M Took Workforce Planning to the Next Level’ webinar

The retail industry is always evolving, and it seems that change is the common denominator that all businesses have to embrace these days. Spending patterns...

Gareth Giles Knopp

#HR, #human resources, #retail, #workforce planning

Why should rolling forecasts become your new normal in budgeting? — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
- 4 min read
Why should rolling forecasts become your new normal in budgeting?

In a previous blog, I wrote about how zero-based budgeting could form the first step in transforming the Office of Finance’s FP&A function and processes. This...

Lawrence Serven

Lawrence Serven — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
- 4 min read
Why should rolling forecasts become your new normal in budgeting?

In a previous blog, I wrote about how zero-based budgeting could form the first step in transforming the Office of Finance’s FP&A function and processes. This...

Lawrence Serven

Taking financial consolidation to the next level — Financial Consolidation & Closing
- 3 min read
Taking financial consolidation to the next level

Financial consolidation remains an essential activity for finance teams. Today, however, the focus for finance professionals is geared more towards strategic business development than general financial stewardship. As a result, they must seek opportunities to reduce laborious, manual activities (of which financial...

Patrizio Calitri

#finance, #financial consolidation, #FP&A

Patrizio Calitri — Financial Consolidation & Closing
- 3 min read
Taking financial consolidation to the next level

Financial consolidation remains an essential activity for finance teams. Today, however, the focus for finance professionals is geared more towards strategic business development than general financial stewardship. As a result, they must seek opportunities to reduce laborious, manual activities (of which financial...

Patrizio Calitri

#finance, #financial consolidation, #FP&A

Six key takeaways from ‘Adopting Integrated Business Planning in Mining’ webinar — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
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Six key takeaways from ‘Adopting Integrated Business Planning in Mining’ webinar

Mining industry software solutions: What we learned I recently had the pleasure of moderating a webinar involving KPMG in Canada and Dundee Precious Metals –...

Taj Mian

#IBP, #integrated business planning, #mining

Taj Mian — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
- 3 min read
Six key takeaways from ‘Adopting Integrated Business Planning in Mining’ webinar

Mining industry software solutions: What we learned I recently had the pleasure of moderating a webinar involving KPMG in Canada and Dundee Precious Metals –...

Taj Mian

#IBP, #integrated business planning, #mining

Sales Performance Management: Buzzword or critical sales software? — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
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Sales Performance Management: Buzzword or critical sales software?

There is no shortage of blog posts and informational sites across the Internet about corporate and sales performance management software – all of which are...

Board International

Board International — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
- 3 min read
Sales Performance Management: Buzzword or critical sales software?

There is no shortage of blog posts and informational sites across the Internet about corporate and sales performance management software – all of which are...

Board International

Board Day Roadshow 2021: What to expect — News & Trends
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Board Day Roadshow 2021: What to expect

Sparking Better Decision‑Making to Overcome Disruption Board Day is back! In a virtual roadshow featuring an extensive lineup of guest speakers, real-life case studies, and interactive...

Sara Moghini

Sara Moghini — News & Trends
- 2 min read
Board Day Roadshow 2021: What to expect

Sparking Better Decision‑Making to Overcome Disruption Board Day is back! In a virtual roadshow featuring an extensive lineup of guest speakers, real-life case studies, and interactive...

Sara Moghini

Why is integrated retail planning the future of retail tech? — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
- 3 min read
Why is integrated retail planning the future of retail tech?

Retail technology has helped organizations survive the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the industry and market. Looking ahead, however, as businesses...

Fabio Lovesio

Fabio Lovesio — Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
- 3 min read
Why is integrated retail planning the future of retail tech?

Retail technology has helped organizations survive the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the industry and market. Looking ahead, however, as businesses...

Fabio Lovesio

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