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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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.

SAP 89

SAP Manufacturing Compliance Transportation 89

CFO Share

JANUARY 31, 2024

Forecasting has become too complex or too stressful. You are raising outside equity capital, or You just closed an investment round and need to manage cash smartly. Manufacturing, transportation, distribution, real estate and construction are very financially complex and require a specialty fractional CFO.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

for FY23 makes it evident that the government has rightly prioritised public investment, capital spending and growth acceleration. The initiatives announced under the PM Gati Shakti scheme have renewed the focus on public investment to modernise infrastructure. Fiscal deficit target set at 6.4%

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Over the same period, investment dollars in IoT startups fell 57.2% Mr. Cosset said he is monitoring the slower pace of investing in early-stage IoT technology development, citing a potential impact in areas like software applications that would enable the company to extract even more value out of data generated by operations. .

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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.

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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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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

consensus estimate, though revenue fell below Wall Street forecasts. Revenue came in above forecasts as well. in premarket action after the diversified manufacturer reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and issued an upbeat current-quarter forecast. in the premarket. Its shares gained 1.3% in the premarket.

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Entertainment Forecasting Manufacturing Communication 100

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) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 98

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 3, 2024

As has been the case for the past several quarters, the prevailing characteristic of the economy is one of bifurcation, with interest rate-sensitive sectors remaining in a recession (as evidenced by the manufacturing sector's 16-month-long contraction), while the services sector (which accounts for nearly 80% of U.S. GDP) continues to expand.

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Economics Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss 70

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

The CFO needs to consider how AI can be leveraged not just for automating routine tasks, but also for providing deeper insights into financial forecasting, risk management, and strategic decision-making. A CFO committed to the agenda invests not just financial resources but personal time and effort, visibly participating in key initiatives.

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CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 9, 2022

Environmental standards may seem like a non-urgent issue if laws haven’t been passed yet, but the CFO needs to be the reminder that these issues are imminent for budgeting, forecasting, and the overall long term vision of the company. This particularly affects budgeting and forecasting, and makes financial planning that much more difficult.

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Creative CFP

AUGUST 11, 2020

Whether this investment comes in the form of equity or as a loan to be repaid, the investor will usually want to see specific information about your business. This is a combination of business and financial data about your company that helps the investor decide whether or not to invest.

Investments 52

Investments Accounts Payable Benchmarking Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Future CFO

MAY 11, 2023

Our forecast revisions imply that the economies of Asia and the Pacific are expected to contribute about 70% of global growth in 2023, which is a significantly larger share than we have seen during the past few years. In recent data, this is putting pressure on Asia’s exports of manufactured goods, IMF said.

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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

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

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Profit and Loss Pharmaceutical Forecasting Leadership 76

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

Musk said, according to the outlet, “We intend to continue making a significant investment and increasing the investment in China , making the Model 3 and the Model Y and future models also in China.” The automaker was forecasted to deliver 9,300 Model X, 9,800 Model S and 87,900 Model 3 vehicles, per a FactSet analyst average.

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Forecasting Manufacturing Investments Sales 52

Bramasol

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The McKinsey Global Economics Intelligence report says "Global forecasting institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the OECD, as well as central banks, are trimming growth estimates to align with high inflation and slowing economic activity.". Global Inflation and Economic Uncertainty.

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SAP Foreign Exchange Economics Budgeting 75

VCFO

MAY 14, 2022

Elbert is a senior finance professional with nearly three decades of experience in financial reporting and analysis, banking and credit relationships, treasury-cash management, profit improvement, budgeting and forecasting, and e-commerce across multiple industries.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Singapore state-owned investment firm has had wage freezes in the past – it implemented similar moves during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2003 SARS outbreak, Bloomberg reported. Temasek is strongly invested in China, as approximately 26 percent of its holdings were there as of last March. And freefalling U.S.

Treasury 52

Treasury Manufacturing Forecasting Investments 52

Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The data on increasing use of AI demonstrates that turning to such automated solutions is, arguably, the equivalent of taking your vitamins – those making the strongest impact have already begun investing in a complete digital transformation journey. Originally published in Australian Manufacturing Technology magazine

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Manufacturing Strategic Planning Planning Forecasting 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2017

Well, other than the fact that eBay Motors would likely disagree with the above — it also seems that the team at Ford has decided that they’d rather get consumers behind the wheels of their cars than into the showroom and has invested some money into making that an easier consumer journey. Ford Motor Credit Co. —

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Investments Manufacturing Forecasting Finance 40

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) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 16, 2023

These virtual worlds are likely to remain independent silos as private companies seek to recoup their investments by leveraging the value of the underlying data sets, Bain pointed out. Virtual experiences (forecast by Bain to be about 65% of metaverse projected market size in 2030).

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Entertainment Healthcare Education Manufacturing 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

Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2023

As a result, companies are spending a lot of their financial resources just running the business and less on investment, product development, geographical expansion, acquisitions, modernisation or debt reduction. Allianz Trade forecasts that global WCR to remain broadly stable. Pay me later, maybe. In 2023, more of the same.

Credit Risk 52

Credit Risk Transportation Economics Invoicing 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

are forecasting significant salary budget increases for 2022 compared with this year. With APAC expected to perform better than the rest of the world in trade, the overall manufacturing output across the region has also shown substantial recovery. Emerging markets such as India at 8.8% and Indonesia at 6.5%

Pharmaceutical 40

Pharmaceutical Budgeting Manufacturing Forecasting 40

Future CFO

JANUARY 25, 2021

Investing in transformation will likely continue to be a top priority for CFOs in 2021, for both top-line growth and operating efficiencies. A condition that was aired by Sourav Seksaria, finance director at Coats Group, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of sewing thread and supplies, during a separate dialogue in 2020.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting CFO Planning 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

One of the pioneers of this new approach is the German company Vytal, which sources its food containers from partner suppliers that manufacture the packaging to Vytal’s material and design specifications and rents them to take-out food providers on a pay-per-use basis. The restaurant cleans the used packaging and then reuses it.

Transportation 100

Transportation Leverage Forecasting Planning 100

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 73

Manufacturing Benchmarking Forecasting Profit and Loss 73

Future CFO

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Fitch has lowered its world GDP growth forecasts both both 2019 and 2020 by 0.2pp in June, in response to the sharp escalation in the US-China trade war over the summer. China growth to sink below 6% Fitch also revised China's 2020 growth forecast downward to 5.7% this year and to 2.5% next year from 3.2%

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Manufacturing Economics Investments 40

Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A key step in assessing the viability of a business plan is forecasting what could be achieved, taking into account as many factors as possible. A Financial Model, as the name suggests, seeks to model the potential performance of a business by combining relevant inputs and assumptions into a financial forecast.

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Financial Modeling Manufacturing CFO Forecasting 52

Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A key step in assessing the viability of a business plan is forecasting what could be achieved, taking into account as many factors as possible. A Financial Model, as the name suggests, seeks to model the potential performance of a business by combining relevant inputs and assumptions into a financial forecast.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Manufacturing Forecasting Valuation 52

Centage

JUNE 12, 2023

For manufacturing and distribution organizations, this can be especially challenging. Manufacturing facilities must consider their production line capacities, their customers’ end product projections, and fluctuating material costs as they design their revenue goals and inventory requirements. That’s a lot of moving parts.

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

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Atradius forecasts a 0.6% The US-China trade war is the biggest contributor to the slowing growth, however issues in other large emerging market economies, spill-overs from Germany’s automotive and manufacturing slump and Brexit-motivated stagnation of European economies are also contributing to the slowdown, said the trade credit insurer.

Economics 52

Economics Manufacturing Forecasting Investments 52

Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you review those valuations, you will notice that in each valuation, my story for the company expanded, and my valuations increased, but the market price for the company jumped even more, leading me to conclude in each of them that it was not a company that I would invest in. In sum, the company's market cap has risen from $2.8

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

based Float said it plans to expand to Australia with its cash flow forecasting technology designed for SMBs. The company secured the new investment from Marchmont Ventures, according to Insider.co.uk The money will be used to invest in Akseleran’s underlying technology and bolster staff levels. million in seed funding, U.K.-based

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