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Humans-in-the-loop forecasting: integrating data science and business planning

The Unofficial Google Data Science Blog

ln this post he describes where and how having “humans in the loop” in forecasting makes sense, and reflects on past failures and successes that have led him to this perspective. Our team does a lot of forecasting. It also owns Google’s internal time series forecasting platform described in an earlier blog post.

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The trinity of errors in financial models: An introductory analysis using TensorFlow Probability

O'Reilly on Data

Finance is not physics. Despite all the complicated mathematics of modern finance, its theories are woefully inadequate, especially when compared to those of physics. Perhaps finance is harder than physics. This observation is particularly applicable to finance. Image by Mike Shwe and Deepak Kanungo. Used with permission.

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Predictive Analytics Improves Trading Decisions as Euro Rebounds

Smart Data Collective

Predictive analytics tools can be particularly valuable during periods of economic uncertainty. Predictive Analytics Helps Traders Deal with Market Uncertainty. We have talked about a lot of the benefits of using predictive analytics in finance. in 2023, according to the Summer 2022 (interim) Economic Forecast.

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Certinia uses AI to accelerate finance functions for service companies

CIO Business Intelligence

Certinia is using predictive AI to deliver more precise forecasts of cash flow and days to pay, based on analyses of trends in customer payments, and to forecast how many days it will take to staff resource requests, help enterprises keep projects on schedule, or to manage their customers’ expectations when things fall behind.

Finance 101
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Small Businesses Use Big Data to Offset Risk During Economic Uncertainty

Smart Data Collective

As a result, they will need to invest in data analytics tools to sustain a competitive edge in the face of growing economic uncertainty. Big data helps businesses address cash flow needs A growing number of companies use big data technology to improve their financing. Some of these benefits include the following.

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Operational Finance in the Age of Covid-19: Time to Change the Basics?

Jet Global

Covid-19 has had a hugely disruptive impact on operational finance. The term ‘operational finance’ encapsulates the critical activities associated with order to cash, procure to pay, fixed assets, close, consolidation, and reporting. Invariably, these activities have seen added stress in 2020.

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Lack of Time for Analysis, Adoption of New Technology and Data Limitations are Top Challenges Facing Finance Teams, According to insightsoftware Survey

Jet Global

. – May 11, 2021 – In the early days of the pandemic, cash flow management took center stage for many businesses and risk management continues to be a priority this year as business leaders depend more than ever on finance teams for decision-making support. Finance Team’s Role & Challenges. Two-Year Priorities.

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