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FP&A, EPM, AI, and the Future of Finance Software — A Conversation with Tim Caudill of Jedox
FINANCE, VIDEO, FINANCE, PODCAST

FP&A, EPM, AI, and the Future of Finance Software — A Conversation with Tim Caudill of Jedox

At the 2024 edition of the North American Finance Executive Summit series we sat down with Tim Caudill, Jedox’s Regional VP Solution & Value Advisory, Americas, to talk about how the next generation of technologies becoming available to senior Finance executives. In many ways the Finance team is ideally suited to take these new capabilities and run with them: They have access to all the relevant data, and they are already comfortable both with automation and analytics. What do senior leaders need to know about these powerful new tools, and what should they be thinking about as they break down silos and connect all facets of the company to these digital communication and collaboration channels? It is an exciting time for Finance, and technology is one of the major drivers of that positive energy. Give this conversation a listen to learn more!

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Kristin Saling, Author of Data-Driven Talent Management: Using Analytics to Improve Employee Experience
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Kristin Saling, Author of Data-Driven Talent Management: Using Analytics to Improve Employee Experience

Col. Kristin Saling
Acting Director of Army People Analytics
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army Manpower & Reserve Affairs
Author of Data-Driven Talent Management: Using Analytics to Improve Employee Experience

Kris is a Colonel in the US Army who is currently serving as the Acting Director of Army People Analytics in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army Manpower & Reserve Affairs. In this office she is responsible for developing, managing, and synchronizing the Army’s strategy, policy, and research in people analytics and talent management. She is a graduate from the United States Military Academy who served as an engineer officer for twelve years, including two deployments to Iraq, before serving as the chief analytics officer for the Army Talent Management Task Force.

She is also the author of Data-Driven Talent Management: Using Analytics to Improve Employee Experience.

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Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics to Build Competitive Advantage
TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO

Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics to Build Competitive Advantage

Scott Hallworth is HP’s Chief Data & Analytics Officer. In this role as part of the Digital & Transformation Organization, he is focused on delivering world-class data, analytics, AI/ML solutions, and IT operations, as well as leading cloud migration. Scott is a highly accomplished digital transformation leader with more than 30 years of experience transforming businesses through data, modelling, and advanced analytic skills.

Most recently, Scott served as Chief Digital Officer at Fannie Mae, where he was responsible for leading the development and execution of Fannie Mae’s data, analytics, and digital strategy. Prior to Fannie Mae, Scott was the Chief Data Officer and Chief Model Risk Officer at Capital One. He also has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Scott is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Applied Actuarial Mathematics from Bryant University.

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AI & the Pharmaceutical Industry (Many Companies Are Closer Than They Think!) — A Conversation with Andy Alasso of Aizon
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AI & the Pharmaceutical Industry (Many Companies Are Closer Than They Think!) — A Conversation with Andy Alasso of Aizon

At the most recent edition of the Pharma Manufacturing World Summit we sat down with Andy Alasso, Aizon’s Chief Product and Customer Successor Officer, to talk about what Artificial Intelligence is going to do for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers now, in the near-future, and in the years to come. It may surprise many business leaders to learn they are closer to being ready to incorporate AI tools into their existing toolbox than they think. The very nature of pharmaceutical manufacturing, which is data-centric by nature, lends itself well to AI. What should industry leaders be thinking about and learning about when it comes to these powerful new tools? Give this episode a listen to find out!

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Rapidly Create Value: Driving Impact Across the Enterprise
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Rapidly Create Value: Driving Impact Across the Enterprise

Craig Melrose is the Executive Vice President of Digital Transformation Solutions at PTC. In this role, Craig works to build customer-facing, (operationally transformative) solutions that incorporate PTC’s industry-leading CAD, PLM, IoT, and AR technologies. His responsibilities include interacting directly with the customers to develop, scale, and roll out tailored industry 4.0 programs based on their unique operational excellence goals and needs.

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Establishing a ‘Culture of Data’ in Pharma Manufacturing
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Establishing a ‘Culture of Data’ in Pharma Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturers have worked diligently and successfully to foster a ‘culture of quality’, resulting in fewer overall regulatory citations year over year since 2010. How can better data management and analytics impact not only quality but process improvement and efficiency gains as well? What trends are driving the need to move towards both managing and using data better? The ‘culture of data’ starts with changing old ways of working. What steps do biopharma manufacturers need to take to initiate their transformation? How can manufacturers use manufacturing process data to quickly and proactively improve outcomes? — Vishaka Rajaram Director, Pharmaceutical and…

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Navigating Market Volatility and Uncertainty with Predictive Planning
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Navigating Market Volatility and Uncertainty with Predictive Planning

The world is changing faster and with more volatility than ever before. On top of the pandemic, business leaders must now be prepared to navigate inflationary uncertainty, recessionary pressures, rising geopolitical tensions, and more. With millions of dollars at stake, businesses must adapt their forecasting methods to incorporate these external factors, or risk being blindsided by changing market conditions. Find your path forward amidst the volatility with the combination of global macroeconomic data, market-validated forecasts, and “what-if” scenarios. In this session, you will learn how to: Quantify the impact of these economic factors, and more, on your future performance Identify…

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Developing Smarter Capabilities to Understand, Anticipate, and Prevent Food Safety Risk
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, VIDEO, FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

Developing Smarter Capabilities to Understand, Anticipate, and Prevent Food Safety Risk

Offering an overview of the analytics and data modeling that Starbucks Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) teams use to achieve excellence in their day-to-day operations Demonstrating the value of leveraging business metrics to anticipate and mitigate FSQA risk factors Illustrating the transformative power of listening and coaching – versus simply auditing and inspecting – to drive both employee engagement and positive FSQA outcomes — Tom Wiester VP, Global Food Safety & Science Affairs Starbucks Tom Wiester joined the Starbucks Coffee Company in 2018 as the Vice President of Global Food Safety & Science Affairs. He is also Vice Chair…

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Biopharmaceutical Industry Trends and the Power of Data — A Conversation with Dan Szot and Chris Andrews of BIOVIA, Dassault Systèmes Company
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Biopharmaceutical Industry Trends and the Power of Data — A Conversation with Dan Szot and Chris Andrews of BIOVIA, Dassault Systèmes Company

At the 2021 edition of the Biomanufacturing World Summit series held November 15-16 in San Diego, CA, Dan Szot and Chris Andrews of BIOVIA, Dassault Systèmes Company spoke about where the biopharmaceutical industry is today, how it has weathered the global pandemic, and the crucial role data has played in allowing organizations to understand where they are, what they need, and how things can move forward towards successful outcomes through informed decision-making. — Dassault Systèmes Company BIOVIA solutions create an unmatched scientific management environment that can help science-based organizations create and connect biological, chemical and material innovations to improve the…

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