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Three Common Hurdles to Implementing Capex Automation and How to Overcome Them
The concept of digital transformation of finance has become such a hot-button issue. With so many varying takes on the topic, it’s no surprise that many organizations struggle with building

An Engineer’s Guide to Capex Automation
You’ve thought through every detail and have full confidence that the solution you’re proposing is right for the business challenge or need at hand. But it doesn’t get approved for

Zero-Based Budgeting: Making the Case for Starting With Capex
It is a concept that’s been around for more than 50 years, yet periodically re-emerges as a “trending topic.” This is one of those times. I’m referring to zero-based budgeting

The Capex Project Post-Completion Review: How to Go From Theory to Practice
You just completed a multi-phase capital project. The assets are in place and in use. Time to celebrate and chalk up a win, right? Maybe. There is a final step

Compilation of Trends in Finance and Capex: An FP&A Exec’s Guide
There’s no shortage of predictions and prognosticators when it comes to the future of finance, FP&A and the role of Capex in driving corporate growth. But there is some consensus,

Developing a business case for effective capital program transformation
Where to Begin with Capital Program Transformation For any new initiative you wish to undertake, it’s imperative to develop a business case and rationale that will help to define its

The foundations of an effective capital investment management program
What Enables an Effective Capex Program? The essential foundation for any effort to improve a Capex program is to unify the management process from end-to-end. Bringing capital planning, budgeting &

eBOOK: Developing a vision for unified Capex planning
What is Unified Capex Planning? Are you frustrated with the amount of time it takes to manage and control capital expenditures across your organization? Unifying the Capex planning process within

How do you make your capital investment decisions?
*Originally published by Perform magazine. Effective capital investment decisions underpin business success. The purchase of a new building, IT system or machine can enable a business to produce more of

CASE STUDY: Sunrise Medical re-examines its capital planning
Sunrise Medical re-examines its capital planning process Sunrise Medical develops, designs, manufactures, and distributes an array of manual and power wheelchairs, motorized scooters, as well as both standard and customized

CASE STUDY: Hoffmaster undergoes capital project management transformation
Hoffmaster undergoes capital project management transformation As one of the top North American manufacturers of specialty disposable tabletop products, Hoffmaster has a long, successful history of delivering innovative solutions for

CASE STUDY: Finario enables Amway to take a strategic approach to capital spending
Finario enables Amway to take a strategic approach to capital spending Consistently ranking among the largest privately held companies in the U.S. based on revenue by Forbes, Amway is a global

CASE STUDY: Watco gains control of maintenance Capex, shifts focus to growth projects
Watco gains control of maintenance Capex, shifts focus to growth projects With a rapidly growing portfolio of 37 railroads, 5,100 miles of track and 33 industrial contract switching locations operating

Is your Capex management process stuck in 1853?
Ever wondered what it was like to be alive prior to 1853? Probably not. Why 1853? Well, that’s the year the modern elevator was invented by Elisha Otis. Before then,

CASE STUDY: AZR strengthens Capex budget control
AZR strengthens capital expenditure budget control With seven facilities strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada, American Zinc Recycling (AZR) operates a diversified portfolio of businesses focused on zinc production

Why it’s important to use ROI throughout the capital investment lifecycle
Why it’s important to use ROI throughout the capital investment lifecycle Companies must be able to track return on investment (ROI) across the capital investment lifecycle, particularly when planning a
Prioritizing your capital project portfolio
Prioritizing your capital project portfolio Most organizations categorize potential investments either qualitatively or quantitatively. Qualitative investments typically include strategic projects or those that address new mandates or regulatory requirements. Most
CASE STUDY: Australian-based medical products company enhances its Capex planning
Australian-based medical products company enhances its capital expenditure planning Ansell designs, develops and manufactures an array of protection solutions that serve both the medical and industrial fields, as well as