CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Paul Beswick, CIO of Marsh McLennan, served as a general strategy consultant for most of his 23 years at the firm but was tapped in 2019 to relaunch the risk, insurance, and consulting services powerhouse’s global digital practice. With Databricks, the firm has also begun its journey into generative AI.

IT 122

IT Insurance Consulting Risk 122

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

They are afraid of failure and the uncertainty of knowledge work, and so that’s stressful. Agile is an amazing risk management tool for managing uncertainty, but that’s not always obvious.” The key is recognizing that planning must be an agile discipline, not a standalone activity performed independently of agile teams.

Digital Transformation 135

Digital Transformation Uncertainty Metrics Business Objectives 135

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A DSS supports the management, operations, and planning levels of an organization in making better decisions by assessing the significance of uncertainties and the tradeoffs involved in making one decision over another. Forecasting models. Knowledge-driven DSS. These systems suggest or recommend actions to managers.

Data mining 144

Data mining Data-driven Statistics OLAP 144

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Forecasts have suggested that market dynamics are changing and that the private equity is poised to expand at an annualized growth rate of 12.8% Harnessed correctly, this represents a potential goldmine of information that can be mined for consultation, insights, and market signals. to double in AUM from $5.8T

Uncertainty 96

Uncertainty Data-driven Marketing Insurance 96

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Paul Beswick, CIO of Marsh McLellan, served as a general strategy consultant for most of his 23 years at the firm but was tapped in 2019 to relaunch the risk, insurance, and consulting services powerhouse’s global digital practice. With Databricks, the firm has also begun its journey into generative AI.

IT 105

IT Insurance Consulting Risk 105

Jet Global

AUGUST 6, 2020

Andy Burrows is a UK-based finance consultant who coaches businesses all over the world to drive performance using data and financial strategies that work in practice, not just in theory. How can businesses deal with the economic uncertainties of the pandemic and protect their companies?

Strategy 96

Strategy Finance Forecasting Consulting 96

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 24, 2023

In an era of evolving consumer preferences and economic uncertainties, the beverage industry stands as a vibrant reflection of changing trends and shifting priorities. IBM Consulting will bring our decades of expertise in helping consumer product organizations successfully navigate digital transformations.

Digital Transformation 78

Digital Transformation Consulting Data-driven Uncertainty 78

Sisense

APRIL 6, 2020

Your data teams and analytic platforms will be key to navigating times of growing uncertainty. Constantinos Mavrommatis is the Chief Data Scientist at RetailZoom , a consultancy that helps supermarkets in Cyprus unlock their data to reveal patterns and forecast future performance. Tracking rapidly changing circumstances.

Analytics 98

Analytics Dashboards KPI Data-driven 98

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 4, 2022

He says organizations are looking to automate, streamline operations, and reduce costs to help deal with an unsettled labor market, worker shortages, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty. Cybersecurity needs driving IT spending. According to Gartner, the total of business-led IT spending averages up to 36% of the total formal IT budget.

IT 135

IT Business Driver Reporting Uncertainty 135

bridgei2i

APRIL 20, 2020

In the first episode of this series, Listen to Dhritiman Chakrabarti (DC) – an expert in HR Advisory and global consulting, talk about the implications of COVID-19 and the far-reaching effects it will have on the world, both people and enterprises. Listening time: 13 minutes. COVID 19 & The New Normal at Workplaces. Anushruti: Likewise.

Enterprise 114

Enterprise Consulting Digital Transformation Sales 114

bridgei2i

JUNE 2, 2020

Additionally, institutions are finding it difficult to forecast trends, as historical data isn’t relevant anymore. My name is Melita Menezes, and I’m a consultant at BRIDGEi2i. And then there’s uncertainty on when this will come back to normal, what will it settle down as, etc. Transcript.

Risk Management 128

Risk Management Risk Enterprise Management 128

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 8, 2024

Some forecasts suggest online retail might be responsible for half of all retail revenues by next year. a new living room couch—consumers can reduce uncertainty and the likelihood of returning a product by “trying it out” in their living room. Ecommerce trends and IBM Face it: commerce is complicated.

Consulting 79

Consulting Marketing Sales Data Processing 79

BI-Survey

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Overnight, the impact of uncertainty, dynamics and complexity on markets could no longer be ignored. Local events in an increasingly interconnected economy and uncertainties such as the climate crisis will continue to create high volatility and even chaos. The COVID-19 pandemic caught most companies unprepared.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Uncertainty Measurement Cost-Benefit 52

bridgei2i

JULY 8, 2020

This is probably the first time ever that we are witnessing a demand, a supply, and also a resource uncertainty. In the short run, this means they have to get their demand forecast right. Vignesh C V – Director & Digital Consulting Practice Lead. Vignesh: Ganesh, you really highlighted some very important themes.

Digital Transformation 132

Digital Transformation Enterprise Insurance Risk 132

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 22, 2022

According to a joint forecast by the Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE), TIME Consulting, and Huawei, the 5G-empowered economy will reach THB2.3 Facing uncertainties and opportunities alike, digitalization and low-carbonization are now recognized as the two key priorities for the world.

Digital Transformation 98

Digital Transformation Uncertainty Data-driven Manufacturing 98

bridgei2i

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

After two consecutive quarters of revenue loss and a cautiousness to invest due to uncertain market scenario, some businesses in the US are trying to leverage new datasets for better demand forecasts, and therefore pass those inputs for supply chain efficiencies and offer better customer experience. Laura: Hmm, great question!

Digital Transformation 98

Digital Transformation Enterprise Sales Forecasting 98

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The year ahead is likely to be characterised by recessionary pressures in key global economies, increasing borrowing costs, unpredictable supply chains, oil price uncertainty, and volatile demand. of all ICT investments made that year.

Digital Transformation 52

Digital Transformation IT Uncertainty Forecasting 52

Jet Global

MARCH 2, 2021

If you don’t have resources on staff who have the right skills, then you will need to hire outside consultants to do the job. Considering the recent volatility of the economic environment, planning and forecasting is becoming more important than ever before. Whichever approach you take, this can get very expensive.

Reporting 98

Reporting Slice and Dice Finance Operational Reporting 98

Domino Data Lab

JUNE 2, 2019

Clearly, when we work with data and machine learning, we’re swimming in those waters of decision-making under uncertainty. More near-term, Kahneman suggested the use of pre-mortems – also called backcasting, as a contrapositive of forecasting. Full disclosure: I’m part of that effort and consulting on behalf of NYU.

Data Science 110

Data Science Data-driven Machine Learning Modeling 110

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Swedish ecommerce consultancy Koalitionen had been working with Aimprosoft for two years. For us, the uncertainty of not knowing if the staff were safe was the most difficult part. Gartner forecasts no end in sight for the global talent crunch. says Koalitionen CEO Amir Mofidi.

Software 97

Software Marketing Uncertainty Technology 97

Andrew White

APRIL 22, 2020

In this second phase executive leaders will need to make critical business decisions with even less data and with more uncertainty. And there is no time to consult with a specialist. Gartner’s Forecast Analysis: Global Recession Scenario is bleak reading. Actions can be taken faster with such remote and automated decision tools.

Software 52

Software Uncertainty Measurement Marketing 52

CDW Research Hub

OCTOBER 19, 2021

billion 1 , leveraging its services-led approach, broad portfolio of hybrid infrastructure solutions, and the deep technical expertise of its 2,600 coworkers to support corporate and public customers and serve as a consultative solutions partner across the full ecosystem of leading and emerging vendors.

Uncertainty 102

Uncertainty Sales Finance Cost-Benefit 102

Jet Global

APRIL 8, 2021

Many organizations already consider the potential short-term challenges to their tax positions when building forecasts. How prepared are they, though, for the different sets of risks and opportunities associated with long-term uncertainties? Instead, they should already be incorporating these considerations into their tax forecasts.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Reporting Uncertainty Key Performance Indicator 52

Jet Global

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But the emergence of COVID-19 layered even more complexity on their ability to predict ETRs and to support their organizations with accurate forecasts. Read how scenario planning for tax forecasts should work in 2021. Read how top tax teams are responding to the latest global disruptions. So, what lies ahead of us in 2021?

Uncertainty 98

Uncertainty Forecasting Measurement Reporting 98

Jet Global

JANUARY 31, 2022

In most companies, planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes are fairly well-established, but just because you’ve always done things a certain way doesn’t mean you can’t improve them. That, in turn, helps leaders to plan effectively for a range of circumstances, allowing for greater flexibility to accommodate uncertainty.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Recreation/Entertainment Finance Cost-Benefit 52

Jet Global

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Factory shutdowns, shipping bottlenecks, and shortages of raw materials have led to substantial uncertainty for businesses seeking to address the vicissitudes of supply-side availability. The “What” and “Why” of Demand Planning and Forecasting. Demand forecasting is about predicting potential spikes or troughs in demand.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Recreation/Entertainment Sales Finance 52

Jet Global

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It means that a large portion of assets are financed by debt, which implies a higher rate of return for the owners but creates uncertainty around returns to shareholders. A high financial leverage ratio means more money is owned outside of the firm.

Metrics 84

Metrics Reporting Key Performance Indicator KPI 84

Jet Global

APRIL 29, 2021

It calls for a fixed annual budget with rigid forecasts and sales targets, well-defined capital investment and cash flow plans, and very little variation. As we re-examine and reinvent those processes, the need for more effective financial forecasting methods and financial forecasting tools is clearer than ever.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Recreation/Entertainment Finance Software 52

Jet Global

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In a fast-moving world where virtually every business is struggling to meet customer demand amid supply-chain uncertainty, rapid delivery times are more important than ever. If a large number of returns came about due to a defective product, then you may have some serious quality issues. #8. On-Time Delivery.

Management 96

Management KPI Metrics Recreation/Entertainment 96

Jet Global

APRIL 30, 2021

That’s encouraging for finance leaders who want their teams to be involved in value-adding activities like detailed forecasting, competitor analysis, and advising business units on strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.

Finance 98

Finance Recreation/Entertainment Reporting Software 98

Jet Global

AUGUST 20, 2024

The cloud offers numerous benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost savings, but the uncertainty surrounding data security protocols and potential vulnerabilities can cause hesitation. Entrusting your sensitive data to a cloud environment can be a leap of faith.

Cost-Benefit 52

Cost-Benefit Reporting Enterprise Consulting 52

Jet Global

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It began with the arrival on scene of a pandemic, but has since been followed by ongoing supply chain uncertainty, price volatility, and disruption to the workforce. Change is inevitable, and budgeting methodologies that can easily accommodate variability can be an asset during times of particular uncertainty.

Enterprise 52

Enterprise Recreation/Entertainment Finance Reporting 52

Jet Global

MAY 24, 2022

Businesses around the globe are struggling to do more with less as budgets tighten, uncertainty looms, and talented workers can be scarce. Imagine that you want to look at sales forecasts, the current sales pipeline, year-to-date sales and prior years’ sales to understand how the company is performing relative to committed targets.

Finance 52

Finance Reporting Sales Software 52

Jet Global

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a result, sub-trends such as real-time reporting, robotics and AI, more regular forecasting, and self-service reporting via dashboards, have all gathered pace. Unstable supply chains and uncertainty about future domestic tax rates have added to the challenges faced by transfer pricing teams in recent times.

Finance 52

Finance Technology Recreation/Entertainment Reporting 52

Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Inflation, economic uncertainty, and swiftly-changing regulations significantly impact finance professionals. These require technical expertise and forces finance teams to rely on IT or outside consultants. Finance teams are no strangers to pressure.

Dashboards 52

Dashboards Reporting Operational Reporting Finance 52

Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Market uncertainty is another important factor explaining this decline. Create and distribute reports without IT or consultants. While organizations are cautiously optimistic about growth, the recent drop in project and contract value may be a roadblock preventing organizations from hiring the talent they need.

Finance 52

Finance Reporting Cost-Benefit Operational Reporting 52

Jet Global

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Near Real-Time Data Integration with Your Systems and Built-in Forecasting Modules. Near real-time reporting and built-in forecasting also enables your CFO to create reliable projections in moments. This helps to reduce uncertainty when planning in such a volatile business environment.

Slice and Dice 52

Slice and Dice Recreation/Entertainment Reporting Finance 52