Authors
Cognos
Abstract
Spreadsheets are useful tools in many aspects of business, but they cannot support today's complicated enterprise planning needs because they:
- Are prone to data errors.
- Cannot handle the complex processes of business modeling and aligning operational tactics and financial targets.
- Lack features such as workflow, metadata management and version control for inter-departmental collaboration.
- Often cannot provide the immediate, real-time information necessary for rapid corporate decision making.
Instead, companies in every industry are turning to more comprehensive, integrated solutions that connect operations and finance and enable continuous planning — without the limitations of spreadsheets.
Sample
Appropriate use of commercial/internal applications can speed up planning and forecasting processes, and also assist with achievement of targets.
Publication
2009, White paper
Full article
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