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Managing Through Change: The Power of Rolling Forecasts White Paper Published By:
Applix
Many executives are concerned about trends such as high demand for resources and the acceleration of business. They also question whether their traditional planning, budgeting, and forecasting tools will allow them to be successful...or even survive. This white paper reviews common traditional budgeting problems and provides answers for your organization.
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Published:
Mar 13, 2007
Type:
White Paper
Length:
18 pages
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Research sponsored by Applix.
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