Logistique et Transport International

Best company response Companies that apply best practices realize their strategic goals by judiciously crafting the capital budget as an extension of strategy. Strategically driven investment ensures the efficient allocation of precious capital, effectively bringing to life the company's vision for the future. Passing all capital requests through a strategic lens ensures leading companies that the capital budgeting process supports the goals defined by the board, senior management, and corporate planners. Aligning capital planning with strategy requires careful integration of company finances to achieve an efficient financing structure that supports the business within a defined risk tolerance. Driving decisions with analytic data minimizes the risk of overoptimistic investments that cannot achieve intended goals. Best practices companies also wield the capital budget to solidify their competitive position to deter competitors from vying in the same arena. These companies: Str...

As the economy starts regaining momentum, companies with strong balance sheets are looking toward strategic deals, in particular, “mergers of productivity” that capture benefits of scale, productivity and cost-savings. But companies are going beyond M&A, divestitures, and IPOs. Many are now taking time to assess shifting industry dynamics and think about how their business models might change to meet the needs of tomorrow’s consumers. When done right, deals can add value and be an engine for growth. The ability to meet ever-changing consumer preferences and views on value can also be a source of competitive advantage. Optimize Become more efficient Establish a controlled, disciplined deal planning process that starts even before due diligence and includes: setting deal objectives, scoping deal parameters, and outlining a detailed timetable and key milestones Manage integration as a business process; draw up integration plans, set integration milestones and assign leader...