Bain

Intelligent Automation: Getting More Bang from the Bots
Technology

Intelligent Automation: Getting More Bang from the Bots

The path to realizing the benefits of automation has been more challenging than many executives anticipated.
By Vincent Ryan | May 7, 2020
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Fast and Easy G&A Cuts Won’t Cut It in the Next Downturn
The Economy

Fast and Easy G&A Cuts Won’t Cut It in the Next Downturn

Following the last recession, functional leaders learned the hard way that it can take years to recover from deep cost reductions.
By David McCann | September 30, 2019
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KKR, Bain Set Up Severance Fund For Toys ‘R’ Us Workers
Human Resources

KKR, Bain Set Up Severance Fund For Toys ‘R’ Us Workers

Two hedge funds have declined to participate in the compensation of the former retailers' U.S. workers.
By William Sprouse | November 20, 2018
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Don’t Forget About Existing Technologies
Technology

Don’t Forget About Existing Technologies

While artificial intelligence is commanding great attention, finance departments should aim to maximize their use of earlier technologies.
By Michael Heric | July 2, 2018
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KKR to Buy BMC Software
The Cloud

KKR to Buy BMC Software

"Companies that help simplify and manage essential infrastructure for their enterprise customers play an increasingly important role," said a KKR executive.
By William Sprouse | May 29, 2018
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Capital Gets a Reset
Strategy

Capital Gets a Reset

Among a number of capital-raising experiments, some companies are seeking investors for specific projects.
By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, and James Allen | October 2, 2017
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M&A Opportunities Abound — If Companies Lower Their Bar
Tax

M&A Opportunities Abound — If Companies Lower Their Bar

While there are reasons why M&A activity is low this year, high hurdle rates cause companies to bypass potentially valuable deals.
By Dale Stafford | September 25, 2017
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How CFOs Can Take on Bigger Roles
People

How CFOs Can Take on Bigger Roles

Here's a three-step plan for becoming more proactive in challenging the business and identifying new opportunities.
By Laura Miles and Henrik Poppe | June 26, 2017
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