Articles By: Oracle

Connected Planning Starter Kit: Build a Winning Workforce Plan

The COVID-19 pandemic created dramatic changes in our workforce-nearly 4 million Americans left their jobs in April 2021 alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Finance and HR leaders must work together to build a connected workforce plan. By aligning their data, systems, and strategy, they’ll gain more comprehensive workforce insights and a deeper understanding of the costs involved.Learn […]

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Lessons From Enterprise Planning Case Studies

Many organizations struggle to manage change because they lack planning alignment across departments, and suffer from data silos and fragmented systems. In this ebook, Oracle partners share customer success stories in connected enterprise planning, along with insights from their most successful planning implementations. Learn how customers that connect financial, operational, and line of business planning on a single cloud are:• […]

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Gartner Innovation Insight for Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) 2020

What’s driving the need to combine financial and operational planning on a single technology platform? Get Gartner’s take on why enterprise planning must evolve. This analyst report discusses the benefits of a connected approach to planning, including improved business performance, cross-departmental collaboration, and ease of use. It also shares 10 major evaluation factors to ensure you select the right planning […]

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Five Ways to Connect and Improve Planning Across Your Enterprise

The future of business has arrived sooner than expected, setting new challenges and altering business priorities. Disruption has become a constant, and plans are now made to be changed, refined, and adjusted constantly. Siloed, line of business planning may have sufficed before, but today the focus is on connected and continuous planning across the enterprise. In this ebook, Oracle lays […]

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Analyst Research: The Factory of the Future

Industrial transformation (IX) is changing how we run our factories. Many businesses are driving competitive advantage by cost-effectively manufacturing smart and connected products that better meet the needs of consumers. But what are the key components for building a Factory of the Future? This analyst research studies several emerging technologies that are driving industrial transformation. These include digital lean, digital […]

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How to Guide: Leverage Suppliers to Accelerate Innovation and Time to Market

In a recent survey, 47% of procurement managers said they are introducing processes and technology to improve supplier collaboration. These organizations recognize that successful partnering requires a systematic approach to leveraging a single, end-to-end solution that can standardize how they qualify, source, collaborate with, and integrate suppliers. Get this how-to guide to learn how suppliers and manufacturers can work together […]

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How to Guide: Produce Personalized Offerings to Meet Customer Needs Quickly and Continuously

In today’s competitive marketplace, manufacturers need to make quality products faster, better, and in a more customer-focused way. However, a recent Deloitte study shows that only 21% of respondents are confident in their supply network’s ability to swiftly flex sourcing, production, and distribution. Learn how successful manufacturers are optimizing their supply chains with a single, integrated cloud platform. This guide […]

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The Value of Foresight Through Integrated Predictive Maintenance

Investments that improve maintenance practices, processes, and systems can deliver large returns for product manufacturers. But where specifically should you be making these investments? A predictive maintenance program can reduce equipment breakdowns by 70%-75%, lower maintenance costs by 25%-30%, decrease downtime by 35%-45%, and increase production by 20%-25%. This analyst report highlights the key components for effective predictive maintenance and […]

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