The pace of change is requiring retailers to strategically unify their brands and offerings. Evolving omnichannel scenarios, such as BOPIS and store returns, mean interacting with customers in new ways for the same transaction. The lines between pur…
The uncertainties due to the pandemic are making the annual budgeting and planning process especially challenging. Instead of the conventional predict, command, and control approach, companies should focus on learning, adapting, and growing &mdas…
Even in severe economic downturns and recessions, some companies are able to gain advantage. In the past four downturns, 14% of large companies increased both their sales growth rate and their EBIT margin. A shock like the Covid-19 pandemic can prod…
New research from The Northern Trust Institute sheds light on the potential impact of higher taxes on portfolios and offers tax-efficient strategies for current and expected tax environments. Typically, in the wake of a presidential election, the qu…
E-Commerce has changed the global market. Online shopping has boomed and the rise of e-commerce is providing exciting growth opportunities for hundreds and thousands of companies. With that comes a level of complexity when trading cross-border, whic…
Order to Cash (O2C) has an impact on every aspect of business operations. In these times of global financial instability, successful CFOs are recognizing the need to shift their primary focus from key income statement metrics to a closer examination…
The world of financial services is going digital and too often community banks and credit unions are left behind. To remain competitive, they need to initiate digital evaluations now to identify capability gaps and set in motion a strategy to ensure fu…
All sectors within the financial services (FS) industry, from investment banking and trading to retail banking and insurance, face challenges in improving scalability and mobility while meeting stringent security and regulatory compliance requirements….
The COVID-19 crisis has kept our industry on its toes, pushing firms and clients to find new ways to communicate and collaborate in spite of new difficulties. If anything, it has underscored how important it is to use technology to your benefit. …
Today, 72% of people use some form of social media, and for individuals aged between 18 and 49, the percentage is 86%. There’s no denying that it offers profound opportunities when it comes to fraud investigation. As people share every meal, work…
