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Spreadsheets white paper

Spreadsheets white paper

IBM
Published by: Research Desk Released: Nov 11, 2020

Spreadsheets are holding you back

There’s a better way to plan, budget and forecast — with less risk, less time and more accuracy.

Companies large and small spend countless hours each year developing the detailed plans, budgets, forecasts and reports they need to drive strategic decision-making. It’s critical that the information be timely and accurate, and that it can be easily updated as market conditions change. However, most organizations rely on spreadsheets to build these plans and reports. But spreadsheets are poorly suited for business planning and performance management. Errors are common. And the broader the use of spreadsheets, the greater the chance for a small error to be magnified, potentially exposing the organization to significant risk.

Download the report to find out how to leverage your spreadsheet skills while creating more reliable plans and forecasts.