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Prioritizing People in Manufacturing

VCFO

Prioritizing People in Manufacturing – Why it Matters? As the saying goes in manufacturing, “if you don’t have the people, you don’t have the products.” When this happens, you’ll find manufacturing workers that feel underappreciated, unheard, and disengaged from organizational goals. It also shows respect.

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Those Who Have Knowledge, Don’t Predict

Focus CFO

Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan. Businesses that set goals and try to hit them without an overarching strategic plan can end up wasting resources, pulling their teams in too many directions, and thwarting their own expansion efforts.

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How a CFO Can Help You Solve the Inflation Puzzle

Focus CFO

However, with guidance and strategic planning led by an experienced CFO, organizations will be well equipped to weather the storm. . It all boils down to data-driven analysis, scenario planning, communication, collaboration, and—just as important—coordination. Elevate scenario planning . LEARN MORE. 855-236-0600.

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Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint 

CFO Talks

By distilling these goals into a concise list and communicating them consistently—whether in formal presentations or casual discussions—the CFO ensures everyone understands and aligns with the finance department’s direction. This might involve enhancing digital finance capabilities or adopting sustainable business practices.

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CFO Pros on the Move: March

The Finance Weekly

Richard Kraska | Infobip , Richard Kraska was appointed CFO of cloud communications company Infobip. Thomas Whayne | Overair , Thomas Whayne has been appointed as the Finance Chief for Overair, a company that specializes in manufacturing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Varma began her career in accounting at KPMG.

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Inventory Management in Manufacturing

VCFO

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.

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168: Sandeep Parasramka

CFO Talks

The South African Institute of Business Accountants developed a designation called CFO (SA), certified financial officer, and that was basically to recognise those qualities that are developed inherently, in the way you have just mentioned, by senior finance executives, things like communication skills, strategic planning, more of the softer skills.

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