Here are the most interesting reads for you to enjoy, catch up on things, or get ready for the second half of the year. Let's dig into:
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Economic Crosscurrents: U.S. Stagflation and Its European Implications
In her ongoing economic webinar series, Natalie Gallagher—Principal Economist and Director of Economic Research at Board—regularly analyzes the trajectory of the U.S. economic outlook. In this special, she explores its global ripple effects, with a particular focus on the implications for Europe in the context of trade tensions, currency, and industrial sectors.
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Highlights of Board Beyond 2025
A huuuuge "Thank You" to all who joined us for the Board Beyond roadshow. We've put together a page of highlights for you to recap the content or just relive the memories. An even bigger "Thanks" to all who have participated in our Social Media challenge #BoardAndProud. It was so nice to see all the engagement and congratulations to our winners!
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PRODUCT NEWS
Why the Future of Planning Isn’t Just AI...
... it’s collaborative, comprehensive and continuous, according to David Marner, SVP, Product at Board. With the current geopolitical disruptions, the new normal brings fundamental changes to how we work and live. In business, especially for supply chains, " adaptability and robust planning are no longer just good practices but essential for thriving in this volatile landscape".
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Upgrading to Board 14?
Wherever you are on your journey, here's an insightful read for you. Keith Crosslin, a Customer Success Manager at Board Switzerland, sat down with three of his customers to discuss their experiences upgrading to Board 14. Hear directly from your peers about what to consider—what worked well, the benefits they’ve seen, and where some fine-tuning may still be needed. See also:
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FINANCE NEWS
Optimization of critical Planning Processes
Goldbeck is a hugely successful German construction company. Still family run and highly innovative in everything they do, they use Board to optimize a variety of critical planning processes. Read the story and watch the video to learn more about this success story.
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Smart Finance & Sustainable Future
From FP&A to ESG initiatives, our customer Van Moer Logistics shares real-world insights into how integrated data and planning are driving smarter, more sustainable decisions along their digital transformation journey. Take inspiration from a leading logistics company embracing the future.
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RETAIL NEWS
Why Fashion Retailers Need Dynamic Cost Visibility
...because "it’s outdated, static planning that quietly erodes margin", says Matt Hopkins, Global Retail Marketing Director at Board and proposes a solution that covers:
- Scenario planning for cost volatility & sourcing shifts
- Integrated financials to drive commercial clarity
- External data feeds for a dynamic, market-aligned cost model
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The AI Advantage in Business Planning - ISG Research Buyers Guide™
Businesses that integrate external data and AI gain a distinct advantage by anticipating market shifts and making faster, more informed decisions in volatile markets. More about...
- Internal data can lead to flawed forecasts
- External signals and AI to transform planning
- How top performers stay ahead in fast-changing markets
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S&OP NEWS
Finding the Signal in the Noise
Kirsty Braines and Les Brookes, Partners at Oliver Wight and Rich Wagner, Field CTO at Board, discuss on how to navigate tariff volatility with integrated planning. Find out how to shift from reactive to meaningful planning and active decision-making—by learning to identify the right market signals.
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An Apple a Day…
...keeps the planning gaps away. Westons Cider, a leading UK cider producer, has been transforming its operations and eliminating planning silos in collaboration with Bios Management. Hear about:
- Their journey to tackle planning complexities
- How they streamlined their S&OP and FP&A processes
- How they manage their Board platform
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COMMUNITY NEWS
The Importance of Documentation for long-term Success
@Lucas Charello is a Community Captain and Senior Board Consultant at Kiwika for almost three years. In his blog, he tackles a topic that he feels does not get the recognition it should: the importance of a good Bill of Delivery document being " the difference between a smooth and error-proof deployment and a problematic and unreliable one".
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Excel Workbook: Best Practices and Steps
@Eugen Melnic, FP&A Manager and Community Captain, has delivered reliable and effective reporting to the Finance team at HH Global using the Board Excel add-in. In his community blog article, he's sharing his best practices for successfully working with Board and Excel to support others who have similar needs.
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ACADEMY NEWS
Regional Board Live Trainings
Looking to sharpen your Board skills or get new joiners up to speed? Our expert-led live sessions are a great place to start — explore what’s available in your region.
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