Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 17, 2025

They’ve made forecasts, they’ve made predictions about what will and won’t happen, and none of it’s come true. What, what was the original plan Stephanie Kelton : To be a dentist. And he’s this old British guy who was, you know, quite famous in England as a policy advisor and an economic forecaster.

Budgeting

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 11, 2025

He calls out a lot of people who get things wrong, especially the doomsayers who not only have been forecasting recessions incorrectly for, I don’t know, the better part of 15 years, most especially since CO. Was becoming an economist, always the career plan. You know, it’s, it’s all about a set of forecasts.

Economics

CFO Share

AUGUST 5, 2021

Your strategic business forecasting must include proper considerations for section 280E – this is essential to planning cash flow and avoiding catastrophic tax bills at year-end. Transportation costs. How do I forecast for the 280E tax code? Multiply your tax rate to your forecasted Gross Profit.

Forecasting

CFO Network

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those of us on a calendar fiscal, we are probably getting into the process of planning for 2022 and beyond. Since the GFC planning has been focused mostly around growth and a stable economy. The 2022 planning cycle, given recent economic data points, could be anything but another round of the same.

Planning

CFO Selections

MARCH 13, 2022

Loss of a business owner, financial hardship, loss of customers, new government regulations, political unrest, supply chain disruptions, loss of salespeople, and transportation issues were all named as possible unexpected events that could have a significant impact on a company.

Planning

Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business are three distinct financial management tools used in business, each serving a different purpose. Key differences between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business Here are key difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business.

Forecasting

Centage

JUNE 12, 2023

We’ve had many conversations with our customers and there are several common pain points that we are hearing when it comes to putting together an accurate manufacturing budget and plan that can be relied upon to maintain stability and support growth. Which for this industry, is not that uncommon.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Rogers — The engineering materials maker saw shares tumble 43% after a planned $5.2 million compared to a forecast for $911.4 Robinson — The stock fell 6% after the transportation and logistics company reported disappointing revenue in its latest results. The deal was first announced Nov. Airbnb — The lodging stock fell 10.1%

Foreign Exchange

ProCFO Partners

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Shifting ideas and ideals are impacting your ability to plan for next year and beyond. How does our team feel maybe wasn’t always among the top questions when planning for the next year. Goals and strategies” generally indicates revenues, profits, forecasts and models. Planning Ahead. Wisdom at Work.

Planning

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2016

One way it’s done so is through recent upgrades to its Integrated Business Planning suite of solutions for multinational companies that need to manage their supply chains. Sesh Rao, product director for Integrated Business Planning, spoke with PYMNTS about how the world has changed for MNCs looking to optimize their supply chains.

Transportation

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Vytal uses the data to train a machine-learning algorithm that forecasts container-needs for each partner in the network and creates load-balancing routes for exchanging and delivering needed packaging between partners. This allows Vytal to manage pull by partner restaurants and optimize logistics planning. Key lessons.

Transportation

Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Moving from traditional, siloed planning to integrated business planning (IBP) helps teams across an organization collaborate better by integrating all the data that matters into a single platform, no matter how complex the business environment. Table of Contents What is integrated business planning? Include all departments 4.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Planful

MAY 11, 2017

Let’s start with the continuous planning process definition. Industry analyst Rob Kugel Rob Kugel at Ventana Research offers up a very simple explanation: “Continuous planning uses technology to enable rapid planning and review cycles to support a more agile organization.”. What’s the alternative to continuous planning?

Planning

Bramasol

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Previous episodes in this series include DSE in the Medical Device industry , DSE in Utilities industry , DSE in the Energy Sector , and DSE in Transportation. According to a recent survey of companies throughout the semiconductor ecosystem, "Nearly half of respondents plan to introduce usage, subscription, or outcomes-based revenue models.

SAP

Future CFO

OCTOBER 4, 2020

This is where Integrated Business Planning (IBP) – the next generation of planning comes into play. Compare actual performance to planned data and drill down to details. More accurate forecasts and what-if analytics. • Compare actual performance to planned data and drill down to details.

Finance

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The G-7 plans are likely to send oil prices higher (despite US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen claiming the opposite ) and reduce tanker availability, both of which will threaten India’s energy security and hurt its economy as India is the third-largest consumer and importer of oil worldwide.

Transportation

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

He joined oil and gas company BG Group in their budgeting and forecasting team to broaden his management accounting and reporting experience. After a few other job roles, he became UK finance director at taxi transport and technology company Gett in 2018. This provided great grounding, he says, particularly in financial accounting.

Finance

Jedox Finance

AUGUST 23, 2022

To successfully move from outdated spreadsheet workflows to using integrated financial planning, there are important steps and decisions to consider. In this guide, we will discuss how the Office of Finance can embark on the path to successful integrated planning. What is integrated planning? What is integrated planning?

Planning

VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

raw material, inbound freight, internal transport costs) All conversion costs (e.g., Transparent conversations provide an avenue for issue resolution, continuous improvement, and dialogue around ways the vendor can support upcoming plans and initiatives. A key measure in this area is the Finished Goods Inventory Cost.

Manufacturing

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Demand forecasting is as much an art as a science, but it could use a bit more science. Predictive analytics can help companies pinpoint what might lie ahead, and plan for contingencies. We decided to flip this on its head and ask, ‘What if we knew what was coming, and what if we could plan for it?’” The Way It’s Been Done.

Forecasting

Bramasol

JANUARY 13, 2023

DSE in Transportation. Forecasting and Planning for the Digital Solutions Economy. Previous episodes in this series include: DSE in the Media and Entertainment industry. DSE in the Semiconductor Industry. DSE in the Medical Device industry. DSE in Utilities industry. DSE in the Energy Sector. Embedded Analytics for DSE.

SAP

Bramasol

MARCH 10, 2023

This can help them plan and invest for the long term, rather than relying on variable sales of individual products. By offering regular updates, new products, and services, manufacturers can keep customers engaged and build loyalty over time.

SAP

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Amazon has added trucks and cargo planes in a plan to handle more deliveries on its own. In its February annual report, the eCommerce giant said that “transportation and logistics services” are among its competitors. . It delivered 30 percent of its orders in the 2018 holiday season, according to Rakuten Intelligence. .

Transportation

Bramasol

APRIL 26, 2023

In this ongoing series about the Digital Solutions Economy™ (DSE) previous episodes have focused on DSE for specific industry segments such as DSE in telecom , media , electronics , medical devices , software/SaaS , semiconductors , transportation , energy , and utilities.

SAP

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

Plans to expand some airports have been put on hold as air transportation has been grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported. In London’s Heathrow Airport, a third runway is on hold, and in New Zealand, Auckland Airport is suspending plans for a second runway and a new terminal. . “We

Construction

Bramasol

MAY 31, 2023

This insight aligns with what Bramasol has been tracking for the past two years regarding the impacts of DSE in telecom , media , electronics , medical devices , software/SaaS , semiconductors , transportation , energy , and utilities.

SAP

Future CFO

JANUARY 27, 2022

Rising inflation and persistent supply chain issues are adding a new layer of complexity as CFOs and their business partners develop forecasts for the upcoming year, said Vince Keenan, senior director, research in the Gartner Finance practice.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Bramasol

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

DSE in Transportation. For more information, check out these resources: Forecasting and Planning for the Digital Solutions Economy. Previous episodes in this series include: DSE in the Semiconductor Industry. DSE in the Medical Device industry. DSE in Utilities industry. DSE in the Energy Sector. Embedded Analytics for DSE.

Entertainment

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

For 2020, global passenger numbers (enplanements) are expected to decline by 55 percent compared to 2019, worsened from the April forecast of 46 percent.”. Aloft With Loans. The four largest U.S. billion loan.”.

Treasury

The Finance Weekly

MARCH 22, 2022

With that in mind, finance teams should understand the fundamental, unambiguous qualities of “intelligent financial planning & analysis” or IFP&A, the uniqueness of this approach to finance, the , tools necessary to carry out the process, and what specific examples of IFP&A look like. Enhancing Forecast Accuracy.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

This as COVID-weary travelers have shown a preference for driving themselves versus taking mass or other public transportation – and that has led them straight to rental car agencies, which are reporting an uptick in bookings. “We 30), The Wall Street Journal reported. On Friday (Oct.

Forecasting

Bramasol

MARCH 31, 2023

While some of the first industries leading the way on DSE were telecom , media streaming , and SaaS , we've seen a proliferation into diverse arenas such as semiconductors , medical devices , electronics , energy , transportation , utilities, and more. Watch for more information from Bramasol and we hope to meet up with you there!

SAP

Centage

MARCH 22, 2022

Financial planning initiatives are a tried and tested way to reward employees for great performance. We’ll explore how you can lay the groundwork with financial forecasting, and the tools you can use to accurately assess performance. But they can also go beyond this and help to create better employee experiences. Travel expenses.

Forecasting

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The OTC Network is powered by InComm’s healthcare payments platform, which enables consumers to use health plan-sponsored benefits and incentive dollars for purchases from participating partners. The new multi-wallet card capabilities enable health plans to offer a variety of buying options on a single card. .

Healthcare

PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

Coverage includes the acceptance of smartphone payments for transportation in Australia. Passengers on the Victorian government’s public transportation network will be able to pay for their trips via their smartphones by the close of the week, ZDNet reported.

Transportation

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Budget preparation is the process of creating a detailed financial plan that outlines an organization's expected income and expenses for a specific period, typically for a fiscal year. Categorize Expenses: Group your expenses into categories, such as housing, transportation, utilities, entertainment, and so on.

Budgeting

Future CFO

JULY 13, 2020

The on-going COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably disrupted the global economy at an unprecedented scale – forcing manufacturing facilities to shut down, grounding thousands of land, air and sea transportation, and compelling companies to adapt work-from-home arrangement when authorities put quarantine measures in place.

Planning