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Retail financial planning is in need of an upgrade. The retail landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Shifting consumer behaviours, the relentless growth of e-commerce, and intense market competition create a volatile environment where thin margins leave little room…

The future of work is already here, and if your workforce strategy still looks like it did five years ago, you’re already behind. AI, automation, and an unpredictable labour market are reshaping the way companies hire, retain, and optimise their…

The future of finance is here, and CFOs must be ready. AI, cloud-based solutions, and real-time data analytics are transforming financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Finance teams are no longer just crunching numbers; they’re driving strategy, influencing business decisions, and…

The business world thrives on a delicate balance between certainty and chaos. One moment, you’re cruising through a predictable quarter; the next, a disruptive innovation, economic downturn, or supply chain crisis shifts the ground beneath your feet. Welcome to the…

Indonesia’s retail landscape is experiencing significant transformations, driven by a robust economy and a rapidly expanding e-commerce sector. The nation’s economy grew by 5.0% in the third quarter of 2024, propelled by steady consumer demand. Concurrently, the e-commerce market is…

The Changing Economic Landscape Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, stands at a pivotal economic juncture. Global inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions continue to reshape market dynamics. Supply chain constraints have resulted in an average 20%…

The financial world is experiencing a seismic shift, and at the epicenter lies machine learning—a force reshaping how companies analyse data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions. For CFOs and finance professionals, the days of tedious spreadsheet work and gut-feeling…

In the high-stakes world of finance, being “busy” often translates to juggling endless spreadsheets, manually compiling reports, and fixing broken formulas. Finance professionals know the struggle all too well, yet Excel remains both a trusted tool and a bottleneck to…

Updated: 27 March 2025 Once upon a time, spreadsheets were the holy grail of financial planning. Every budget, forecast, and financial analysis lived within meticulously crafted Excel formulas. But here’s the harsh reality: what once worked seamlessly is now a…

The world of finance, coupled with an unpredictable market, means every decision counts. Every data point and insight are the backbone of an enterprise, especially when it comes to decision-making. In this context, the marriage of FP&A software and AI…