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Aug 21
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Aug 21
An In depth Look at Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics and the Role of Good Data Governance
Businesses need to be able to make informed decisions. However, asking the right questions at the right time armed with properly governed data is difficult. The good thing is that there are analytical techniques to help you make good judgements that aim to achieve desired business outcomes. Predictive vs Prescriptive Businesses use two methods to […]
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Jul 21
Benefits of Cloud Pak for Data in Planning Analytics
Businesses continue to grow into a more dynamic version of themselves. Thus, the need to harness digital transformation to jump-start growth will be more challenging. Nevertheless, implementing an effective planning analytics process for your organisation will set your company up for success. IBM Cloud Pak for Data is a perfect tool for any company that […]
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Jun 21
Integrated and Predictive – The Future of Corporate Planning
Integrated Planning Provides a Solid Foundation in a Dynamic Environment Our world has become more fast-moving and dynamic than ever. This generates significant challenges for organizations in many areas and corporate planning and forecasting are no exceptions. In particular, the integration of strategic planning and company-wide operational planning, as well as its integration with analytics and business […]
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May 21
Changing Your Mindset to Doing Less
In his 2020 CEO Cover interview Elon Musk, CEO or Tesla, said that business leaders should spend less time on financial reporting, less time in meeting rooms and on PowerPoint, and more time trying to make their product the best it can be. Whether you describe yourself as a leader or not, the chances are […]
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Apr 21
How unified decision-making platforms are helping retailers adapt to Covid
The impact of digital technology on the FMCG industry has been sharply accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, and we are now living through a time of unprecedented change in the retail sector. Download the Case study Download
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Apr 21
Five Core Skills for Intentional Learning and the Career Advantage
For intentional learners, learning is not work. It does not require extra effort. Instead, it is unconscious, reflexive – a mindset from which they operate all the time. In today’s world, where all professionals are expected to refresh and upgrade their skill set on an ongoing basis, intentional learners have the career advantage. Fortunately, we […]
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Mar 21
Combining the Old with the New to Navigate these Dynamic Times
Tips that will Save You Time and Money What is Rolling Forecast and how effective is it? First introduced as “Beyond Budgeting” in the early 90s, Rolling Forecast methodology provides finance managers a solution to anticipate short-term issues and influence related outcomes based on the latest operational returns and figures. It is an alternative approach […]
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Mar 21
Moving towards Rolling Forecasts in a Complex Market
Helping Big Business While originally thought best used to establish small-business ROI, Rolling Forecasts have been proving extremely beneficial to large organisations in today’s unpredictable market. Smart companies are now finding that Rolling Forecasts are giving them the flexibility and agility to manage sudden changes in the marketplace, without the usual time-consuming delays in updating source data, collaborating […]
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Feb 21
Speed up Your Enterprise’s Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting with IBM Planning Analytics on Cloud Pak for Data
Our world is turning faster and faster every day. As a result, many forward-thinking companies have adopted new centralised planning platforms to drive better decision-making. This is called digital transformation – where a business relies on process automation and agility to increase opportunity and reduce costs. However, recent unprecedented worldwide events have created more challenges […]