This article considers the spectrum of approaches to sales planning, ranging from automated and arithmetic to granular and hands-on. The article ends with a methodology that could give you the best of both worlds in a modern business environment.
This article overviews what FP&A professionals can do to optimise the business they are working in and safeguard the budget plans within the organisation.
This article outlines how an organisation could create a data-driven planning architecture and practical steps to foster the transition to data-driven insights.
The bullwhip effect is a significant concern for many manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, as it deals with fluctuations when one moves up the supply chain. In this article, the author outlines what it is and how FP&A teams can reduce the negative impact of this effect.
In this article, the author outlines the concept of a shadow budget and emphasises the benefits of creating one. He also considers the challenges FP&A professionals may face when using it.
Integrated Business Planning is a complex alignment of people, processes, and technologies that can provide immense value creation for the business and end-user efficiency when brought together under a single unified framework.