The Ultimate Guide to Planning
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Planning.
What to know about Planning
Planning is a crucial element across various industries and organizational functions, encompassing financial stewardship, digital transformation, operational agility, and strategic foresight. In today’s complex and fast-moving business landscape, effective planning enables organizations to anticipate challenges, allocate resources wisely, and adapt to ongoing changes.
The collection of recent stories related to Planning highlights diverse approaches and insights, from financial leaders managing economic pressures to organizations embracing cloud-based tools and data-driven strategies for improved forecasting and decision-making. Topics range from integrated business planning, budgeting innovations like zero-based budgeting, to leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance enterprise planning capabilities.
Planning extends beyond finance and IT; it touches upon customer experience, workforce management, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives. Emphasis is placed on collaboration between departments, embracing technology for agile responses, and fostering a culture of adaptability. Understanding these various facets can assist readers in developing comprehensive and resilient planning approaches aligned with evolving market demands.
By exploring perspectives on planning from CFOs to educators, and insights into digital modernization and strategic partnerships, this tag offers valuable knowledge for professionals seeking to refine their planning skills or implement forward-thinking planning processes in their organizations. Engaging with these stories will equip readers with practical strategies and inspire new ideas for achieving operational excellence through effective planning.
Kiwi Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.
CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.
Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners
Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.
CorPlan wins contract to supply SkyCity with IBM software
CorPlan NZ has snagged a key contract to supply SkyCity with IBM Planning Analytics software, enhancing budgeting and forecasting efficiency amidst stiff competition.
ACE emphasizes need for strategic Copilot adoption plans
ACE stresses the importance of a strategic plan for adopting Microsoft's Copilot AI, warning against haphazard roll-outs that waste resources.
Tegel transforms operations with RELEX supply chain solution
Tegel has revolutionised its supply chain with RELEX, moving from outdated Excel spreadsheets to advanced forecasting and planning.
Recent Planning News
Tackling the gender pay gap is a gamechanger for everyone
Closing the gender pay gap benefits us all: from boosting productivity to fostering fairness. Join the movement towards equality and prosperity.
Waikato Regional Council achieves digital modernisation with Infor
Waikato Regional Council propels into digital age with transition to cloud-based Infor CloudSuite Public Sector.
Broadband and voice solutions help New Zealand escape rooms thrive
Escape Artists Christchurch, a popular escape room destination, relies on Voyager Internet for seamless customer experiences.
MBIE announces launch of new digital identity numbers for NZ businesses
MBIE says Organisation Parts enable New Zealand organisations to digitise their businesses and compete in the changing digital economy.
Apple NZ posts modest profit of $23m
Apple NZ reports healthy revenue and modest profit in 2020, with revenue reaching $965.5m and a profit of $23.3m.
Westcon Group reaps $221.5m revenue
Westcon Group NZ reports revenue of $221.5m and a gross profit of $2.7m for 2020, up from $211.6m and $1.6m respectively in 2019.
Kiwi software startup and AWS create new tool to empower businesses
AWS helps NZ startup Quantiful create consumer insight-led business planning tool QU. Forecast accuracy improves 15%-60% for enterprises.
Why the Kiwi 'feel-good factor' is terrible for business
The Kiwi feel-good factor inflates self-competence and is detrimental to small and medium businesses, warns OneHQ's Chris Chandler.
Vero study: Women run larger SMBs; and they're more worried too
Women run larger SMBs but are more stressed and less likely to use insurance brokers than men, reveals a new Vero study involving 900 New Zealand businesses.
Anaplan names first Kiwi channel partner
Anaplan has partnered with Mindfull, its first New Zealand channel partner, to enhance enterprise planning and performance solutions across diverse sectors.
Tax, tax, and misunderstandings: They could be why many startups fail in just 2 years
Misunderstanding tax obligations could be a reason many startups fail, says NexGen Group director Vinay Ishwar.
Mainfreight forecasts annual profit hike, pays tribute to Rowlands
Mainfreight anticipates up to a 7.1% profit increase, driven by revenues surpassing USD $2 billion, while honouring the legacy of former chairman Don Rowlands.
Hallenstein Glasson sales up on last year, margins improve, chairman Bell says
Hallenstein Glasson, the clothing chain, said sales are tracking above last year after four months of trading and margins have improved, though the.
Expanding Express Data NZ starts 2014 with a bang
Express Data New Zealand has started its financial year with a bang, with its Q1 figures beating budget and improving on last year's record breaking figures.
HTC Profits down 83% from last year
HTC's profits plummet by 83% despite high praise for its flagship HTC One, shedding light on the tech firm's struggles amid fierce competition.
Business Start-Up Tips
Starting your business can be daunting, but strategic planning, calculated risks, and unwavering belief can pave your way to success.
Money is not important
Money is not important in itself, but it touches everything in your life that is. Find out why in this insightful article.
Seven tips for marketing your small business
You may not be a sales guru, but with a little planning you can make sure your company gets the attention it deserves.
Basware launches Catalogues
Basware introduces Catalogues, a new service boosting global trade opportunities for organisations by enhancing supplier visibility and control.
Show me the (business) plan
Many entrepreneurs fail to navigate their business without a clear plan—akin to being lost in a new city without a map or GPS.