Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry Typelist People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blog August 4, 2022 Growing Numbers of Cellular Data Devices in Manufacturing Are Driving Demand for IoT Connectivity Management Solutions The use of Internet of Things (IoT)-connected sensors and devices in the manufacturing sector is exploding as manufacturing processes transform and we get closer to realizing the value and promise of Industry 4.0. The question is, are connected devices becoming a runaway train of unchecked data charges? Sensors, robots, security cameras and other IoT devices on the factory floor are helping… Blog August 11, 2022 Tighten Talent Acquisition Strategies to Compete in the Challenging Labor Market It is hard to imagine that 20 years ago the U.S. was in the midst of a “jobless recovery” after the 2001 recession. The recovery following the downturn brought on by COVID-19 and related lockdowns looks very different. Organizations were struggling to find workers before the pandemic, but over the last several months in particular, the number of available jobs has far exceeded the number of job… Blog August 17, 2022 Preparing for a Liability Shift: Steps Banks Can Take as the CFPB Considers P2P Payments Fraud Regulation The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) may be on the cusp of redefining liability in peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions fraud claims. For banks, the changes would not only entail significant financial consequences but also impose a nebulous new obligation of determining whether a consumer has been deceived. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in new iterations of consumer interaction, including… Blog November 6, 2018 Finance Data Priorities: First Get It Right, Then Make It Pretty Baseball great Yogi Berra is fondly remembered for famously miscalculating that, “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” Unfortunately, making similar miscalculations on data in the business world is neither funny nor fondly remembered – such errors can damage reputations and create conflicts with customers, investors and regulators. As we increase our reliance on data for… Blog August 18, 2022 How Next-Generation Leaders Are Transforming Internal Audit Internal audit departments have faced unprecedented levels of disruption over the past couple of years. Changes in workplace culture, the increasing use of digital technology and data analytics, an evolving risk landscape, and a growing war for talent are putting increased strain on audit functions and the broader organizations they are part of. Internal audit professionals have always strived… Blog August 22, 2022 Achieving the “Endless Aisle” With Intelligent Supply Chain Systems The “endless aisle” concept isn’t new, but it’s definitely the future for many supply chain operators. This retail strategy enables customers at a physical store to virtually browse and order any products that are either out of stock or not sold in-store and have them shipped to the store or their home. A fulfillment center or another nearby retail location that has the item in stock fills their… Blog August 23, 2022 Focusing on Employee Experience in Manufacturing Organizations Can Provide an Edge in a Challenging Jobs Environment Take a look at the top risks for manufacturing and distribution organizations and, no surprise, supply chain challenges top the list. But close behind are people-related challenges, including succession planning and the ability to attract and retain top talent and in-demand skills. With unemployment continuing to hover at historically low levels (for example, less than 4% in the United States),… Blog September 1, 2022 Global Complexities Drive Rising Demand for Legal Expertise in Manufacturing Organizations Quick, name an industry with high demand for legal counsel. Chances are, manufacturing isn’t the first that comes to mind. Manufacturing may not immediately stand out as an industry requiring increased and complex legal guidance and support, but a highly dynamic global business climate is changing that. Increasingly diverse and intricate supply chains, complex contract management, the global… Blog September 7, 2022 Navigating Uncertainty in Cash Flow Forecasting As 2023 budget processes commence, global megatrends such as economic shifts, labor shortages, and digitalization driven by geopolitics, the environment and workforce dynamics continue to evolve. The ripple effect of these, coupled with record-high inflation and the likelihood of a recession, have required CFOs to become even more strategic and agile. Expanding the focus of planning activities… Blog September 8, 2022 The Purveyor: The CFO’s Role in Human Capital Reporting Chief financial officers well-versed in regulatory matters may want to give their human resources colleagues a heads-up regarding the human capital disclosures they’ve been working on together for the past six quarters — specifically, the typical development formula that regulatory guidance follows over time: Principles-based reporting requirements + Additional guidance and comments = Rules-based… Load More