Strategy

The Economy

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.9% in Q3

“There is something of a tug-of-war going on between consumers, who continue to spend, and businesses, which have sharply pulled back on investment.”
Financial Planning & Analysis

Why Procurement Savings Get Lost in Translation

Create a "closed-loop" system so that business unit leaders don't eat up all the savings before corporate leaders can decide what to do with the gains.
Operations

Want to Go “Lean”? First, Understand What It Means

Lean is more than a buzzword. Because the common understanding of lean is incomplete, it's been unjustly dismissed and criticized.
Strategy

AT&T’s Three-Year Strategic Plan Appeases Activist Investor

Amid pressure from Elliott Management, the telecom and media giant announced a plan to cut costs and pay down debt.
The Economy

U.S. Budget Deficit Widens to $984B in 2019

“The current levels of debt are unprecedented in peacetime during a growing economy, and the consequences of this irresponsible spending are unknown."
The Economy

Operations Leaders Are Pessimistic on Recession

More so than other executives, COOs and supply chain leaders expect an economic downturn, causing significant harm to the business, within 18 months.
Global Business

UK Lawmakers Reject Fast Track for Brexit Bill

In a defeat for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, "Parliament has thrown the whole [Brexit] process into a legislative netherworld."
Strategy

Howard Hughes to Shed Overhead, Sell Assets

"We are taking bold and decisive actions to better position the company over the long term," the real estate firm's new CEO says.
Strategy

Coty Explores Sale of Professional Beauty Business

The possible sale would deleverage Coty’s balance sheet and “improve [its] ability to invest in areas with the greatest growth potential.”
Technology

‘Alternative’ Data Drives S&P Global’s Growth

The Fortune 500 data company onboards AI and machine learning capabilities to make hay with unstructured datasets.
Global Business

Not All CFOs Can Handle M&A

Numerous CFOs are excellent in their normal roles but may not have the necessary expertise to see a deal through to completion.
Risk Management

Insolvencies Are on the Rise in Western Europe

Slowing economic and global trade growth, as well as Brexit uncertainty, are the main drivers of the insolvencies.
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