VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

How Attention to Inventory Can Make or Break Manufacturers A major factor in determining the success of a manufacturer is how well it manages its inventory. When manufacturers have too little inventory, they can’t fully meet customer demands and lose out on revenue as a result. A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here.

Manufacturing 70

Manufacturing Forecasting Profit and Loss Benchmarking 70

Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

These will result in innovations in labor productivity, massive investment in infrastructure as megacities blossom, new economic segments flowing from green energy, and regional hyperconnectivity. The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs forecast in a 2022 paper that APAC will grow from 4.2 billion citizens to 4.6

Economics 52

Economics Manufacturing Treasury Forecasting 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Brenda Lovcik is senior vice president and CFO of Trex, a manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and other outdoor items made from recycled materials. To do that, I have spent the last year learning a new industry while drawing from 30-plus years of manufacturing experience in other industries. If so, how?

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CFO Manufacturing Finance Investments 52

Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

Among other things, a fractured economy is characterized by increased trade barriers and tariffs, geopolitical tensions and shifts to specific trading blocks (like US vs China), changing investment patterns, and supply chain disruptions. Global corporate investment patterns will also be impacted.

Economics 75

Economics Forecasting CFO Investments 75

CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By forecasting cash flow and aligning it with business objectives, companies can anticipate potential shortfalls and surpluses. For instance, predictive analytics can forecast cash flow fluctuations, enabling CFOs to proactively address potential issues and seize growth opportunities.

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Accounts Payable CFO Budgeting Invoicing 52

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It ensures that businesses have enough cash to pay for daily expenses, manage investments, and protect themselves from financial risks. Invest money wisely to earn profits without taking unnecessary risks. A stock market crash can reduce the value of investments. Companies can: Invest in different markets or industries.

Treasury 52

Treasury Profit and Loss Currencies Risk Management 52

Bramasol

JANUARY 28, 2025

These features are particularly impactful in financial, logistics, and manufacturing operations. AI-enabled predictive analytics to forecast financial trends and inventory requirements. Industry-specific AI models for sectors like retail, manufacturing, telco, and healthcare.

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SAP Data Analysis Leverage Manufacturing 70

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Workday Adaptive Planning aims to solve this problem by offering a cloud-based Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) solution with AI-powered forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning tools. Budgeting & Forecasting - Automate budgeting processes and generate real-time financial forecasts based on live data.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning General Ledger (GL) Forecasting 52

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.”

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Cash Flow Forecasting Treasury Forecasting Cash Management 111

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Peru boasts a solid economy, rich mineral reserves, and investment opportunities, despite political unrest. Over the last few quarters, Perus economy has been driven by mining, manufacturing, construction, and the service industries. and forecasts a 2% rate by the end of 2025. With economic activity averaging 2.8%

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Construction Currencies Investments Manufacturing 52

Michigan CFO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In the world of manufacturing, where processes run thick and bottlenecks are known to arise, CFO services play a critical role in helping organizations steer towards efficiency, profitability, and longevity. The Evolving CFO Role in a Manufacturing Company. Digitalization is changing the way manufacturing is performed worldwide.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing CFO Compliance Forecasting 52

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Continuing the same spirit in defence allocations, 68% of the defence capital procurement budget for domestic players will also go a long way in strengthening the domestic hi-tech manufacturing ecosystem. However, the government should ensure effective spectrum pricing to enable maximum investments in digital infrastructure.

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Budgeting Manufacturing Investments Finance 130

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.

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Forecasting Economics Manufacturing Numbers 145

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Economists forecast the unemployment rate was steady at 3.7%, and average wage growth slowed to 0.3% economy is continuing to funnel some of those workers to other areas of the economy,” said David Page, head of macroeconomic research at AXA Investment Managers. month-over-month, from 0.4% in October. Housing hit.

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Forecasting Retail Construction Numbers 130

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence (AI) systems is expected to see continued strong growth as businesses invest in projects in those areas. billion forecast for this year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2017-2022 forecast period is 37.3 According to market research firm International Data Corp.’s

Profit and Loss 76

Profit and Loss Forecasting Pharmaceutical Leadership 76

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Despite years spent closely collaborating with CFOs as an investment banker, Lam tell us he quickly discovered a new level of accountability in the role. Now CFO of Orion Innovation, Lam draws on lessons from his investment banking years while embracing the operational demands of finance leadership.

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CFO Prioritization Leadership Valuation 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

I spend most of my time in the far less rarefied air of corporate finance and valuation, where businesses try to decide what projects to invest in, and investors attempt to estimate business value. A key tool in both endeavors is a hurdle rate a rate of return that you determine as your required return for business and investment decisions.

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Hurdle Rate Valuation Corporate Finance Currencies 72

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In an era of instability and uncertainty, executives may feel that if they invest enough money in the company’s prediction capabilities, they’ll know where to focus their efforts to increase the resilience of their supply chains and can make big, long-term bets with confidence. Develop better monitoring systems.

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Concentration Prioritization Investments Manufacturing 130

CFO Talks

AUGUST 29, 2024

For example, imagine you’re running a manufacturing company. Practical Tip: Create a cash flow forecast that looks at least a year ahead. Investing Wisely When your business has extra cash, you want to put it to work. Practical Tip: Set up an investment policy that outlines where and how you’ll invest the company’s money.

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Treasury Cash Flow Forecasting Foreign Exchange Currencies 96

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. Digital currency will open up great opportunities for innovation, as well as invite foreign investment in venture capital.”.

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Budgeting Startups Currencies Manufacturing 130

CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

In fact, in many organizations, HR’s talent game plan swings from industrywide hiring “binges” to job “chops” as external conditions and revenue forecasts dictate. In Taiwan, a worsening technology talent shortage is driving the adoption of automation and advanced manufacturing technologies among semiconductor manufacturers.

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Leadership Manufacturing CFO Construction 105

Centage

APRIL 4, 2023

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. The end result is that you get the data you need faster for more accurate forecasts all without overburdening staff and increasing budgets.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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

Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In 2023, GDP expanded 7%; it is forecast to grow more slowly at 6.5% Case in point is manufacturing. Attracting foreign direct investment remains paramount in propelling growth. Last year, the country reached an investment rate of 23.5% this year before moderating to 4.9% in the medium term. in 2022 and 12.9%

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Economics Budgeting Investments Banking 105

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Some of you believe that I am being far too generous in my forecasts of revenues and profitability for a company that is facing significant competition, as it pursues growth, especially with questions about who’s in charge of the company. It was the reason that I argued at a $1.2

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Valuation Investments Forecasting Numbers 130

Centage

APRIL 6, 2022

Or, let’s say a manufacturer has a five-year goal to grow from a $20 million to a $50 million company. The plan must identify critical drivers to meet those goals, e.g. unit price, number of units sold, number of salespeople needed to meet that objective, along with marketing investments required to support the sales team and so on.

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

Bramasol

MARCH 10, 2023

Virtually all segments of the electronics industry have implemented or are considering subscription-based offerings, including OEM makers of devices and systems, as well as the parts manufacturers and distributors within the electronics industry supply chain. For example, customers may choose from different subscription tiers, discounts, etc.

SAP 79

SAP Manufacturing Compliance Leverage 79

Bramasol

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The rise of pure-play foundries serving the chip manufacturing needs of multiple companies has enabled new fabless entrants to specialize in chip design while outsourcing the capital intensive production processes. Geo-political concerns over where semiconductor manufacturing is located. Intellectual property protection concerns.

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SAP Manufacturing Compliance Transportation 82

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Many MSMEs in sectors like retail, manufacturing and technology have become early adopters of B2B BNPL, according to Arjun Singh, partner and global head of fintech, financial services practice at Arthur D. In a study of e-commerce shares by checkout method, BNPL garnered a 5% share in 2023 and is forecasted to have a 5% share in 2027.

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B2C B2B Invoicing Credit Risk 52

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Leeds may own shares in some of the investments mentioned, in which case the newsletter will clearly indicate that fact. However, shipping delays and manufacturing issues in China are taking a big bite out of earnings for Amyris. Please conduct your own due diligence. Please note that penny stocks are notoriously volatile. Amyris, Inc.

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Profit and Loss Risk Management Manufacturing Forecasting 130

CFO News

APRIL 25, 2024

Despite global uncertainties, India's economy remains robust, driven by factors like domestic demand, investment, and manufacturing momentum. 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

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In making their earnings judgments and revisions, analysts draw on many sources, including: The company’s history/news : With the standard caveat that the past does not guarantee future results, analysts consider a company’s historical trend lines in forecasting revenues and earnings.

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Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Forecasting 134

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A low valuation customer who typically purchases high margin items later on is a good investment. When you alleviate manual tasks with the right tools, you have time to invest in deep analysis. The end result is that you get the data you need faster for more accurate forecasts all without overburdening staff and increasing budgets.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2024

The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. While the manufacturing sector (which makes up 'only' 8% of the U.S.

Economics 98

Economics Marketing Forecasting Valuation 98

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As Joshi explained, the platform that forecasts demand is not necessarily interconnected into the platform that is used to decide what product to create, or where to put product. The technology deployed to decide inventory levels may not be connected into a supply chain planning or forecasting system.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Forecasting Accounts Payable Communication 64

Fpanda Club

MARCH 14, 2021

Lean is usually associated with manufacturing and supply chain, but it can be applied to any field including finance. The Lean Enterprise Institute Inc. defines lean as creating more value for customers while minimizing waste which means using fewer resources. This type of waste is mostly related to human actions and interventions.

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Finance Benchmarking Transportation Accounts Payable 130

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This equates to 98% of projected GDP and is well above the 55% recorded when the agency first rated Azerbaijan as investment grade in 2010. 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.

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Benchmarking Foreign Exchange Forecasting Economics 98

Global Finance

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Global economic growth will continue expanding this year and hold steady next year, with some weakness in the United States and China and some rebounding in the euro area, according to global forecasts. Moody’s forecasts global growth slowing to 2.7% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025, from 3% in 2023. in 2024 and 1.6% in 2025, from 1.8%

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Economics Forecasting Treasury Benchmarking 98