PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

He also pointed out that the company designs and produces all of the items in the play kits — it doesn’t curate them from other manufacturers and makers. Toy Brands. That’s not all.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 18, 2024

He decided to pursue further education in the latter, where his analytical mind and problem-solving skills began to shine. His first major career step in finance was at a midsize manufacturing firm. Increasingly, O’Grady found himself intrigued by the complexities of business and finance.

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Future CFO

MAY 16, 2022

Finance needs to be at the core of that and we think about the end-to-end business – you’re looking at your supply chain, your manufacturing processes, your distribution. This allows us to spend more time and energy dealing solving important problems. We are continuously dealing with problem-solving,” said McLean.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

APRIL 2, 2025

This will necessarily include sales and customer service, the C-Suite, shipping/logistics, order fulfillment/manufacturing, and of course your customers and your staff. It is extremely helpful to have other credit managers and financial professionals you can turn for help with problem solving.

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Problem Solving Financial Analysis Leadership Manufacturing 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Example of Success A real-world example of fostering commitment to change can be seen in a CFO who led the digital transformation of a manufacturing company’s finance department. This collaborative problem-solving approach not only strengthens their partnership but also ensures that the finance agenda remains adaptable and resilient.

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PYMNTS

MAY 25, 2016

At right around the time that Amazon was pulling off a surprise launch, Etsy was taking flack for reportedly selling out their artisanal vision and allowing some manufactured (as opposed to handmade) goods to go up for sale on their marketplace. So, problem solved, Etsy has beaten back Amazon and is now on the right path, right?

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Planful

JANUARY 11, 2022

As technology crunches the growing volumes of data, soft skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication will become crucial for Finance to succeed. #1 With the help of AI, finance teams can spend less time on spreadsheets and more time on strategy. 1 – Let AI do the heavy lifting.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Profit and Loss Reconciliations 40

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

But that means if you’re in a company that, at the end of the day, manufactures product, the people in those groups tend to be people that move a lot of the product because that’s the business of the company. And really, the adversity and the problem solving is something I really…I don’t shy away from.

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Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 29, 2023

I love this example: A run-of-the-mill restaurant regulation that is relatively modest in its reach gets blown up by the outrage manufacturing industry into something not remotely related to reality. Too many of them failed to stand up to close scrutiny. Previously : What if Dunning Kruger Explains Everything?

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