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Scenario modelling. A new buzzword, or something we should have adopted long ago? Economic whiplash. Policy swings. Shifting expectations in how, where, and why people work. This is the climate in which workforce planning now operates. Gone are the days…

The current labour market is unlike anything we’ve seen in decades. Unemployment rates are at historic lows, and talent shortages are pervasive across nearly every industry. As the demand for skilled workers continues to outpace supply, organisations face greater competition…

Introduction Driver-based forecasting models? What’s that? In retail, volatility is the new trend. A flick in the market switch changes half of how retailers do things. You name it: global economic uncertainty, inflation rates hovering above historical norms, and ongoing…

Share 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…

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…