profitability
Gartner: Build Cost Strategy Around Differentiating Factors, Not Competitive Trends
“Our research shows that CFOs are often blown off course by external targets that prioritize growth over profitability. Their targets,...
Post-Production and Cost-to-Serve Analytics for Manufacturers
Post-production activities often represent a significant portion of total product cost, yet they are frequently the least visible and hardest...
The 3 Most Common Profit-Killing Mistakes to Avoid
According to Gartner, just three types of financial decision-making mistakes can cost businesses around 3% of their net profit. Operational...
Creating A Sustainable Business Model for The Future
Dynamics within a business are constantly changing – from their customers and business models to their cost drivers and profit...
Cost Management: The Key to Sustainable Profitability
“Companies that achieve “efficient growth” focus on building scale, not scope, into their cost structures.” Controlling costs is not a...
Why Intelligent Spend Management Matters
Traditional tools no longer meet expectations for finance leaders who need an end-to-end platform that delivers real-time information for decision...
Competitive Decision Making With Porter’s Five Forces
The goal of every business is to increase and retain profits while surpassing the competition. When it comes to strategic...
Modern CFOs Are Leading the Charge to Improve Cost Management Outcomes
“CFOs can improve savings programs with the right architecture and information systems in place.” In the past, the focus of...
Increasing Profits with Mid-Year Adjustments
Mid-year adjustments to business plans help many companies improve their tactics while staying on track with long-term initiatives. While many...