Category: Connected Planning
#finance
Four keys to help finance teams build a better strategic planning process
Last year’s third-quarter results from the AFP’s Corporate Cash Indicators® report revealed that U.S. treasurers had amassed higher-than-average cash reserves. Similar findings from the first quarter of this year indicated that U.S. businesses continued to build their cash and short-term investment holdings.
July 11, 2019
Omnichannel
3 demand prioritization tips to compete in an omnichannel market
Competing in an omnichannel global market means increased complexity in matching supply and demand for today’s supply chains. Demand management is the science—perhaps art—of collaboratively balancing the organization’s supply and demand by optimizing demand across the network to realize planned
June 20, 2019
CPX
Live from Connected Planning Xperience (CPX) 2019: Your Day 1 Recap
Live from Connected Planning Xperience (CPX) 2019: Your Day 1 Recap Action, energy, and fun were at the center of Day 1 of Connected Planning Experience (CPX) 2019. From the lively keynotes and breakout sessions to the myriad of cool
June 11, 2019
Connected Planning Xperience
What to pack for Connected Planning Xperience (CPX) 2019
With less than a week to go, we’re counting down to the welcome reception at Anaplan’s annual conference—Connected Planning Xperience (CPX). Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time. Over 2,000 planning leaders, executives, customers, and celebrity speakers will join forces in
June 6, 2019
user experience
Agile decision-making with conversational enterprise planning
This is the second article in a blog series that examines how to democratize business planning with enterprise-wide planning technologies. To read part one, click here. A simple conversation can act as a catalyst for strategic decision-making. Consider the day
May 30, 2019
agile
Seizing the benefits of Lean-Agile methodologies
This is the first in a series of three blogs that discusses the role of Lean-Agile methodologies in the implementation and scaling of enterprise-wide planning technologies. Business agility—how quickly a company can adapt to market changes and consumer demand—is a
May 16, 2019
user experience
Democratizing enterprise planning: what it is and why it matters
This is the first article in a blog series that discusses how to democratize business planning with enterprise-wide planning technologies. People use technology to do things quickly, efficiently, and easily. Groceries can be purchased online and delivered within hours, GPS-based
May 1, 2019
Change
Transforming finance teams to respond to constant change
For business leaders, “data silo” is a phrase dreaded by all. But, how many of us are actually working toward solving it? Last month, corporate finance leaders came together during the CFO 100 event in Mumbai for a panel discussion
April 15, 2019