Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) seems to pop up everywhere lately, with many large companies announcing sustainable and social initiatives. But how does a business decide what kind of initiative to focus on? The short answer is data. ESG data provides enterprises with the information they need to decide where to focus their efforts to improve … [Read more...] about 3 ways to make long-lasting ESG goals with data and analytics
Thought Leadership
The coming EU AI regulation: 6 “must know and do” imperatives
Data and analytics leaders know artificial intelligence (AI) is key to getting and acting on the insights needed to thrive in our “new normal.” Despite the benefits AI can provide for predictive and prescriptive analytics and automation, AI has also become a topic of concern around the potential for biased, harmful outcomes. To address these concerns, the European Union has … [Read more...] about The coming EU AI regulation: 6 “must know and do” imperatives
Building a smart(er) supply chain: How industries could have avoided the chip shortage
It seems like every day there’s a new story about supply chains and the related disruptions across different industries. Supply chains today are more disrupted than ever before. The recent pandemic has contributed to this disruption through the sudden alignment of multiple factors within a short period of time: Fundamental changes in customer behaviorReduced or halted … [Read more...] about Building a smart(er) supply chain: How industries could have avoided the chip shortage
Competing Through Data: A New Form of Darwinism
Survival Can Be Fleeting In the 1950s, the average company lasted around 60 years. By 2017, that number had dramatically plunged to less than 20 years. The pandemic and its associated economic shutdowns will even further reduce it. Yet, some companies are thriving. And others are recovering faster than their industry peers. What’s the common thread in their … [Read more...] about Competing Through Data: A New Form of Darwinism
10 Factors Impacting Your Data and Analytics ROI
Data and analytics investments pay off According to McKinsey, “High-performing organizations are three times more likely than others to say their data and analytics initiatives have contributed at least 20 percent to EBIT.”1 Twenty percent of earnings before interest and taxes from data and analytics alone! That is an incredible contribution and a … [Read more...] about 10 Factors Impacting Your Data and Analytics ROI