A Return to Capacity Planning: Staying Ahead in the Manufacturing Industry
For many manufacturing companies, capacity planning may seem like a relic of the past. However, geopolitical tensions, tariffs, a renewed focus on onshoring and heightened M&A activity are bringing capacity planning back to the forefront. Our point of view: These trends underscore an urgent need to revive capacity planning processes for operational efficiency and competitiveness. […]
CSDDD, the Latest Sustainability Dictum From the EU, Takes a Scrutinizing Look at Supply Chains
In brief: What is CSDDD? The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a new sustainability directive of the European Union (EU) and distinct from the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in that it aims to address human rights and environmental violations in the supply chain specifically. It was published in the Official Journal of […]
Back-Office Transformation at Energy and Utilities Firms Builds Success
Forward-thinking energy and utilities (E&U) leaders recognize that their company’s future success in a rapidly changing industry hinges on financial readiness as much as operational excellence. Why it matters: E&U companies that wait too long to modernize their back office run the risk of encountering obstacles that could delay their transaction and growth goals — […]
It’s a Changing World: Why Data Security, FP&A and AI Are Top CFO Priorities
CFOs are redefining their roles to keep pace with a shifting competitive landscape. They are operating on the forefront of change as they collaborate with others across the business to define effective enterprise responses. What we are hearing: According to our latest survey of CFOs and finance leaders, data security and privacy and financial planning […]
Low-Code Applications Yield High Value, Big Change in Less Time
The big picture: Deploying enterprise technology systems and tools often is cumbersome and hampered by complex configurations, lengthy implementations, extensive testing and big dollar budgets. Low-code applications can alleviate these challenges by enabling stakeholders outside of the IT group to quickly design, launch and iterate on their own applications. The shift? This represents an evolutionary […]
AI Can Revolutionize Manufacturing Efficiency
Adapting new technologies to manufacturing applications and processes is often a challenge – and, particularly with AI, there is no easy button to push. Yes, but: The benefits of AI are undeniable. Manufacturers continue to find new AI use cases to improve efficiency and customer service, as well as reduce costs. By the numbers: According […]
