Barry Ritholtz

MAY 5, 2023

These data series always bounce around, confounding forecasters much of the time. Rather than accept the volatility of month-to-month economic datapoints — NFP, Consumer Spending, Manufacturing, Inflation, etc. The problem lies not in the data but in ourselves.

Forecasting 145

Forecasting Economics Manufacturing Investments 145

Global Finance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The rise in e-commerce businesses, services, manufacturing and the gig economy has resulted in dramatic increases in both the volume and value of cross-border payments in recent years. Securing guaranteed FX rates of longer tenors can help them improve forecasting, which will lead to better informed decision-making.”

Cash Flow Forecasting 111

Cash Flow Forecasting Treasury Forecasting Cash Management 111

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2019

The same principal holds true when it comes to forecasting cash flow. The traditional task of cash flow forecasting supplemented by machine learning and artificial intelligence, “can provide users with more accurate visibility into future cash liquidity positions and suggested actions to take based on those predictions,” she said.

Cash Flow Forecasting 71

Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Invoicing Cash Management 71

Future CFO

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Asia Pacific economic outlook is expected to remain bright in 2024 after a rapid expansion in 2023, said Rajiv Biswas, Asia Pacific Chief Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence recently. Asia Pacific economic outlook: Medium-term According to Biswas, the region’s medium-term outlook is as follows.

Economics 52

Economics Manufacturing Forecasting Marketing 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

economy posted slight gains in the pandemic year of 2020, after closing the books on what was one of the most dismal economic fallouts in history, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report on Wednesday (Jan.

Economics 63

Economics Construction Transportation Manufacturing 63

Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Heading into 2025, accurate sales forecasting is more critical than ever. Economic uncertainties and rapid technological shifts make it essential to have a crystal-clear picture of your revenue pipeline. Here are five key ways to align your sales forecasting and budgeting processes for success in the year ahead.

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Forecasting Budgeting Sales CFO 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

From economic doldrums to a healthy, if not robust, picture. On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday , on the heels of continued consumer spending and positive personal income data – and flying in the face of downturns in manufacturing data – the U.S. percent forecast. From no growth to, well, growth.

Economics 52

Economics Forecasting Manufacturing Accounting 52

Future CFO

JULY 20, 2023

China’s economic growth would stay above target though recovery momentum fades, said Fitch recently. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, for instance, has been below 50 for the past three months, indicating contraction in manufacturing activity, while China’s exports fell by 12.4% in 2024 and 4.7%

Economics 52

Economics Construction Manufacturing Forecasting 52

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Atradius forecasts a 0.6% The US-China trade war is the biggest contributor to the slowing growth, however issues in other large emerging market economies, spill-overs from Germany’s automotive and manufacturing slump and Brexit-motivated stagnation of European economies are also contributing to the slowdown, said the trade credit insurer.

Economics 52

Economics Manufacturing Forecasting Investments 52

Navigator SAP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you keep employees engaged and business thriving in an economic landscape marred by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on society at large? Manufacturing ERP is designed to optimize efficiency in quality and compliance. The ERP functional areas of management are extensive, as they aid almost every part of a business.

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SAP Invoicing Manufacturing Compliance 130

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

In addition to kickstarting the economy after two years of Covid-induced limbo, it also addresses some of the lingering doubts about India’s readiness and economic resilience in the face of future outbreaks.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Budget 2022’s announcements on manufacturing, sustainability, electronics, digital currency, innovation and startups with technology as the cornerstone are expected to give a fillip to the tech industry.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 20, 2023

after CEO Sundar Pichai announced the company will lay off 12,000 employees noting in a memo that the company “hired for a different economic reality than the one we face today.” The manufacturer reported adjusted earnings of $1.59 Analysts polled by StreetAccount were forecasting earnings of $3.33 per share on $20.77

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CFO Strategic Partners

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This survey was answered by people from a wide range of industries including construction, professional services, healthcare, nonprofit, manufacturing and more. Twenty percent are choosing to use an annual model, while a small percentage of respondents has no formal budget or forecast. See below for a full breakdown of our results.

Economics 52

Economics Budgeting CFO Forecasting 52

Future CFO

MAY 11, 2023

The Asian economic outlook stays positive as the region’s domestic demand has so far remained strong despite monetary tightening, said IMF recently at its press briefing on Economic Outlook for Asia Pacific and Korea. percentage points compared with projections we had made in the October World Economic Outlook (WEO) by the fund.

Economics 52

Economics Forecasting Manufacturing Investments 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

Later, they considered the supply-side as well, with the increase in mandates to quarantine and lockdown that forced manufacturing to take a backseat. They said the total picture of the economic disruption was hard to fully quantify but “likely quite large.”

Manufacturing 100

Manufacturing Forecasting Economics Numbers 100

Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In 2023, GDP expanded 7%; it is forecast to grow more slowly at 6.5% Behuria, The University of Manchester: Mauritius is at a crossroads economically— and perhaps even politically. The government acknowledges the need for economic diversification. Case in point is manufacturing. this year before moderating to 4.9%

Economics 105

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CFO News

APRIL 29, 2024

The NCAER's April 2024 Monthly Economic Review (MER) highlights the Indian economy's robust performance, citing a 16-year high in the PMI for manufacturing and record UPI transactions. With positive global forecasts and decreasing inflation, the economy looks poised for growth, though online hiring activity shows a slight moderation.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Manufacturing Economics 40

CFO News

MARCH 31, 2024

NCAER's economic review forecasts a strong outlook for India's economy, with robust manufacturing and service sector PMI, buoyant GST collections, and elevated inflation rates likely leading to unchanged policy rates in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

Economics 40

Economics Manufacturing Forecasting 40

Centage

APRIL 4, 2023

The current economic climate is causing profound challenges for business owners across industries. Sophisticated FP&A software tools like Planning Maestro enable finance teams to automate routine tasks such as manual data entry, accelerating workflows and improving forecasting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

With production delays expected to hurt the launch of the OLED version of the iPhone, JPMorgan has moved to lower its forecast for Apple’s iPhone shipments during the fourth quarter. JPMorgan is forecasting that Apple will sell 2 million iPhone Pro units in September, lower than past expectations for 9 million units sold. inch model.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Manufacturing Economics Technology 40

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

in 2023 and is forecast to hit 5.8% Pan has emphasized monetary policy stability amid widespread calls for radical easing, forecasting that inflation will increase to 1% by year end. The Asian Development Bank forecasts GDP growth at 5% for this year, driven by reduced growth in construction and services.

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Benchmarking Foreign Exchange Forecasting Economics 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

The first day of Davos — the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum held in Switzerland — featured panels and commentary about business and economics, as has been customary. among other initiatives — but perhaps less optimistic about economic growth.

Valuation 52

Valuation Manufacturing Economics Forecasting 52

Centage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Did manufacturing costs increase? Or were the materials for manufacturing available later than expected? Planning Maestro streamlines budget to actual variance analysis and eliminates the time-consuming and error-prone manual work typically needed to reference and compare budgets and forecasts. Did commission payouts plummet?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Planning Forecasting 98

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

billion this year, up from $55 billion in 2021, and forecast to reach an estimated $95 billion by the end of 2026, growing at a five-year compound annual rate since 2021 of 11.5%, according to IDC. He said the company would continue to invest in these and other tech tools that help customers, despite tougher economic conditions. .

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

. “We’ve had a 40% reduction in carbon dioxide, an 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide, and a near 100% reduction in particulates,” she shared during the CFO Club podcast, emphasizing the tangible impact of GDC’s clean energy initiatives on Cameroon’s manufacturing sector. Our last two wells cost over $100 million,” she noted.

Finance 85

Finance CFO Profit and Loss Leadership 85

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Accelerating demand for durable goods like cars and appliances is kicking up manufacturing at Asian and European factories despite rising cases of COVID-19, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report on Monday (Nov. In France, its statistics agency INSEE indicated that household expenditures of manufactured goods jumped 4.2%

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Manufacturing Forecasting Economics Banking 58

Bramasol

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Since its inception over seven decades ago, the semiconductor industry has progressively become a vital part of our everyday lives and a key enabling technology for creating new disruptive markets and fueling overall economic growth. Geo-political concerns over where semiconductor manufacturing is located.

SAP 82

SAP Manufacturing Compliance Transportation 82

CFO News

APRIL 25, 2024

India's finance ministry highlighted the country's "promising economic performance," citing resilient growth, stable prices, and a strong external sector in its monthly economic report for March. The report also noted favorable monsoon forecasts, which are expected to boost agricultural output and ease inflation concerns.

Finance 52

Finance Manufacturing Forecasting Economics 52

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

A study by the University of Baltimore and Excel-based FP&A company, , DataRails , lays out the full economic costs of businesses sticking with manually prepared financial reports. The scope of manual work is also quite large and covers categories such as budgets, month-end closes, and forecasts. Breaking down the Math. Conclusion.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 83

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Budgeting Math 83

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The current economic climate is causing profound challenges for business owners across industries. Sophisticated FP&A software tools like Planning Maestro enable finance teams to automate routine tasks such as manual data entry, accelerating workflows and improving forecasting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 98

Future CFO

JUNE 22, 2020

Though services, manufacturing, property, and commodities saw revenue and profits move into the expansion territory, the figures remained around historically low levels, the company added. The post China might see full-year economic contraction appeared first on FutureCFO. China’s official data showed that its economy contracted 6.8%

Economics 40

Economics Manufacturing Forecasting 40

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

Moody’s Analytics forecasts that 27 million positions are at high risk due to the virus, most being in hospitality, transportation, leisure and travel. The rest of the positions, about 52 million, are at moderate risk — education, retail, construction and manufacturing. Some will be furloughed and others laid off, Zandi said.

Construction 75

Construction Transportation Education Manufacturing 75

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

What we’ve seen throughout the pandemic is that the economic fallout from each successive wave of case counts has been smaller and smaller,” said. Still, the rapid increase in Covid-19 cases has disrupted operations at a number of manufacturers, and some companies continue to experience staffing shortages. Christopher Kempczinski.

Construction 130

Construction Manufacturing Forecasting Technology 130

Collectiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ineffective reporting and unreliable data struck spice manufacturing company, Olde Thompson, as well. Creating financial forecasts and models for each development project with its former financial planning and analysis solution involved tons of manual work.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 97

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Healthcare Forecasting Data Analysis 97

Centage

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This is especially concerning as we look ahead to another challenging year of economic uncertainty. You can update your forecasts based on the analysis. By accurately forecasting the impact of a scenario, you can confidently make recommendations to the executive team. Update rolling forecasts as required.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Budgeting 98

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association President Rubana Huq said on LinkedIn that up to 1,089 clothing manufacturing facilities have seen orders become canceled, Bloomberg reported. “I Bangladesh, which is said to be the largest exporter of clothing outside of China , has been producing constant economic gains.

Retail 53

Retail Manufacturing Economics Forecasting 53