Business Forecasting
Nearly every decision involves forecasts, which themselves not only contain a margin of error, but need to be continually updated to match changing events and developments.
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Strategic
Sample Performance Measure
Annual Objectives, Quarterly/Monthly Objectives, Return on Investment, Return on Capital Employed, Growth, Employment, Loan Cover
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Tactical
Sample Performance Measure
Contract Pricing and Margins, Quantities Sold, Inventory Levels, Customer Satisfaction,
Fulfilment Time
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Operational
Sample Performance Measure
Targets and Conformance with Standards
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We correlate three core levels of decision-making to performance indicators and measures:
The interaction between forecasting and decision-making should be developed and systematized and closely and as accurately as possible. The link between decision-making (and makers, i.e. owners and managers) on the one hand and corporate performance on the other is often poorly understood. Through accurate forecasting and business modelling, it is possible for companies with basic analytical competencies to improve overall business forecasting and performance.
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We develop complex models that can be linked to separate outputs from multi-year strategic planning, business or sales plans or scenario planning exercises. We also provide training and systems development in these areas.
STRATEGY
Our core objective is to provide sustainable and measurable improvements to the competitiveness and operations of companies. We provide this through a comprehensive understanding of corporate operations and profitability, developed through project experience in Europe and the emerging economies of...