Adjusting to the Impact of Tariffs: Why Zero-Based Budgeting is More Critical Than Ever CAPITAL PLANNING | CAPEX BUDGETING | CAPEX MANAGEMENT In the wake of global tariff shifts and trade
Unlocking a Competitive Edge with Benchmarking for Capex The recent Summer Olympic Games in Paris were a nail-biting reminder that profound outcomes can be decided by the slimmest of margins.
Free yourself from capital planning constraints by going Beyond Budgeting “Broken. Inefficient. Dysfunctional.” For what seems like forever, these are the words that have been used to describe traditional corporate
INSIDER PERSPECTIVES FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT STAKEHOLDERS Capex Confidential: Pharma & Biotech Regulatory pressures and technological disruption are the norm in pharma and biotech. But a new wave of challenges and
“Capital activism” in action: How rolling forecasts fuel strategic capital allocation Capital activists – enterprise stakeholders who take an “always on” approach to allocating and managing capital – unlock 2.5%
Deep Dive: A Capital Planning Executive’s Perspectives on Trends in the Manufacturing Industry With 2024 in full swing, here’s a snapshot of the trends manufacturing executives expect will shape the
How Manufacturing Execution Systems and Capital Planning Software Work Hand in Hand in the Modern Enterprise It’s safe to say, the plant floor isn’t what it used to be. With
Strategically aligned Capex: A critical piece of an organization’s enterprise architecture. It’s easy to get caught up in the next big thing in enterprise tech. But even more important than
Improving the Capex Project Selection Process for Leaders in Operations and Engineering When it comes to capital project selection, operations and engineering teams are focused on getting their well-vetted proposals
ESG & The Capex Connection: What recent changes mean for leaders in finance and operations The implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy moves at a breakneck pace, and
Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) rise to becoming one of California’s most powerful energy providers was a success story for much of the 20th century. Yet in recent years, costly
Finario sat down with former ITT Corp CFO Tom Scalera to talk about critical issues facing the CFO, including managing ROIC amid shorter tenures. Watch the full interview here. Tom
When it comes to CFOs making an impact, they’re up against the clock from the get-go. Relentless shareholder scrutiny, constantly shifting market conditions, and the never-ending specter of organizational changes
Whether it’s a carton of eggs or a tank of gas, prices are up in just about every corner of the economy. And while the implications for consumers or businesses
Bob from engineering has been submitting project proposals for the past decade, and always underestimates total costs. Despite double-checking with vendors and colleagues ahead of time, his projects seem to
At a high level, the differences between Opex and Capex are very clear: Opex (operating expenses) covers an organization’s day-to-day expenses that keep the lights on, including payroll, rent, and
By Charlie Rhomberg In the current environment of changing business models, monetary policy uncertainty, and an upside-down supply chain, making assumptions about the future can be futile. Yet, despite the
FP&A’s role in manufacturing is increasingly focused on finding efficiencies while improving revenue and profitability across the entire company. As such, facing cash flow pressures in 2021, organizations were