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Partnering with suppliers to spark innovation and efficiency With a well-planned and well-executed supplier relationship management (SRM) program, utilities can develop closer relationships and better manage risks to achieve superior supplier performance. 20121201December 2012
Governance, risk and compliance technology: turning risk into results A robust GRC process and technology solution can help embed risk management requirements and practices into daily business activities, streamlining processes for improved financial performance. 20121101November 2012
Turning risk into results: Americas power & utilities With multiple stakeholders presenting conflicting priorities, utilities need to develop a clear risk strategy to uncover opportunities and drive performance. 20121101November 2012
A new prescription for market success In the rapidly evolving Pharma 3.0 landscape, pharmaceutical companies must develop ways of gaining market share. Are you adapting sales, marketing and operations resources properly? 20121101November 2012
Conserving costs, powering growth As the industry becomes more volatile, learn how utilities can take a fresh look at capital and operating expenditures to achieve sustainable cost reduction. 20121101November 2012
Want sustainable cost reduction? Know your culture Learn how a cultural lens can help executives implement cost reduction programs that are right for the company — and its employees. 20121101November 2012
2012 Global Information Security Survey As the speed and complexity of technology accelerates, the gap in your information security program grows. Is your organization doing enough to close the gap? 20121001October 2012
Logistics transformation: navigating the supply chain value curve The results of our 2012 Trends in Logistics and Transportation Study indicate that value is produced when companies leverage flexibility, efficiency and differentiation. 20121001October 2012
The DNA of the COO With a bird’s eye view over a company’s operations and strategic know-how, COOs are ideally placed to improve its success. We explore what it takes to be a COO today. 20121001October 2012
Strategy deployment through portfolio management A risk-based portfolio management approach forces organizations to focus on projects that matter and helps manage the risk of their transformation in an integrated way. 20121001October 2012
Integrated reporting: driving value Investor reporting expectations have evolved. Leading companies use integrated reporting to provide more complete performance metrics and measurements to improve communication, processes and efficiencies. 20120901September 2012
The DNA of the CIO What makes a leading CIO? Gain insights into the aspirations of those in the job, and the skills they need to master to succeed. 20120901September 2012
Don't let your supplier take you down Procurement has an increasing role in addressing new legal and regulatory guidelines for transparency and reduced risk. Do you understand how your suppliers do business? 20120901September 2012
Enterprise intelligence - taking financial services to new heights See how Ernst & Young can transform your data into a strategic business asset. 20121024October 2012
The future of internal audit is now We explore actions internal audit can take to realize strategic alignment, increase business relevance and achieve a risk maturity that accelerates financial performance. 20120701July 2012
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act at 10 As the Sarbanes-Oxley Act turns 10, we take a look at its impact and opportunities for further enhancements to the financial reporting system. 20120701July 2012
Health insurance exchanges are coming Many states have begun to develop health insurance exchanges. Find out how to be a leader and increase membership, market share and growth. 20120701July 2012
Think beyond your annual audit plan Chief audit executives often lose focus on long-term strategic planning for the internal audit function. Is your plan aligned to the organization’s broader business priorities? 20120601June 2012
Protecting and strengthening your brand As social media reinvents business relationships, we look at the rise of consumer media, understanding its risks, holistic social media governance, and brand protection. 20120501May 2012
Shared support services costs: are you transparent? Increasingly, regulators ask utilities to provide more rigorous justification of all operating expenses and capital investment decisions. Are your shared support services costs sufficiently transparent? 20120501May 2012
Improving business and operations planning Companies that manage sales and operations planning purely as a supply chain process are not seeing the bigger picture. 20120501May 2012
Ready for takeoff - Preparing for your journey into the cloud Organizations are looking at cloud computing to increase effectiveness of IT initiatives, reduce costs, increase operational flexibility and generate a competitive advantage. Are you prepared? 20120401April 2012
Turn risks and opportunities into results 2013 We explore the top risks and top opportunities for businesses in light of the current economic environment. 20120401April 2012
Power and utilities: improving safety and reducing costs Eliminating obstacles between supply chain and work management can yield significant cost savings. We identify the challenges and opportunities in improving interactions between these functions. 20120401April 2012
This time it’s personal: from consumer to co-creator Our survey shows that digital technology is altering customer behavior beyond recognition. Is your marketing flexible enough to adjust to the trends and remain relevant? 20120201February 2012
Turning risk into results Companies with more mature risk management practices outperform their peers financially. Find out how leading companies are turning risk into results. 20120201February 2012
Mobile device security We explore methods to assess and mitigate the risks related to today’s most popular mobile device platforms and technologies. 20120101January 2012
Bringing IT into the fold A coordinated, strategic response that addresses the dynamic nature of cybersecurity and the rapidly changing operational technology (OT) environment demonstrates responsible risk management. 20120101January 2012
Privacy Trends 2012: The case for growing accountability To achieve greater accountability, many organizations will have to rethink their approach to privacy. 20120101January 2012
The Eurozone debate continues Despite the short-term gloom and uncertainties around the future, we still expect the Eurozone to stabilize in 2012. Learn why in our latest Eurozone Forecast. 20111201December 2011
Plugging the $100 million gap Economic challenges and aggressive performance promises require operations executives to play a larger role in broader business strategy development. Improving performance requires a focus on reliability and predictability, a more customer-centric approach and planning for the unexpected. Are you ready for the supply chain's new era? 20111201December 2011
Attacking the smart grid Penetration testing has become the latest trend in the ICS space; however, the cultural and technological differences between control systems and traditional IT systems have caused confusion around how to perform a penetration test safely and effectively. 20111201December 2011
Avoiding supply chain stumbles A stumble at any point in the supply chain lifecycle could result in a deterioration of shareholder value and damage to the brand. Through standardizing their operating processes, IT systems and data management, companies can minimize operating stumbles and improve service level performance by focusing on simplicity and reliability. 20111101November 2011
Into the cloud, out of the fog In an increasingly virtual world, our 2011 Global Information Security Survey examines business risks associated with technologies like social media, mobile computing and the cloud. 20111101November 2011
Turn risks and opportunities into results Regulation and compliance risks remain the most serious concern for global firms while improving strategic execution across business functions presents the most opportunity. Learn more from our latest research on the top risks and opportunities in business today. 20110601June 2011
What could debt restructuring imply for the Eurozone? The Eurozone debt crisis has reached a significant new stage but the measures put in place entail risks. Learn more in our Eurozone Forecast Summer 2011. 20110601June 2011
2011 European attractiveness survey Perhaps surprisingly, Europe ranks second only to China as the world’s most attractive investment region. How can it maintain its competitiveness as a region in the global economy in 2011? And which growth drivers – cleantech, digital innovation, or other ideas – will be the keys to its future? 20110501May 2011
Information security in a borderless world What are the information security measures companies should take in today's hyper-connected, borderless world? Find the answers in our report. 20110401April 2011
What insurers need to do about the medical loss ratio (MLR) The introduction of the MLR reporting and rebate provisions in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) drives the need for health plans to develop new management disciplines to help minimize the effects of MLR on profitability. Find out what steps Insurers need to take now to understand their Medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate exposure. 20110401April 2011
Competing for growth: how business is growing beyond boundaries From entering new markets, developing new products and services and cultivating and retaining talent, our global survey of more than 1,400 companies reveals what successful businesses are getting right in the new economy. 20110401April 2011
Straight talk about IT performance Evidence of innovative IT solutions is everywhere. But you might be asking yourself, why can't my IT team do that? You're not alone. Our survey on IT performance explores the gap between what the C-suite expects and what IT delivers. We offer ideas for how to bridge the distance. 20110401April 2011
Building value through control efficiency The roads to increased efficiency, better returns, heightened transparency and more confident stakeholders can all intersect at control environment improvement. Learn more. 20110401April 2011
Answers to your questions, at a glance 5: insights for executives series asks five questions to get to the core of an issue – and answers them at a glance. Explore our thinking on internal controls, ICD-10 and driver-based decision making. 20110301March 2011
Top 11 trends in data privacy for 2011 What keeps data security professionals up at night? Read the 11 trends we found in the high stakes game of privacy protection. Learn more about keeping information secure. 20110201February 2011
Countering cyber attacks Businesses need to instill a new mind-set and approach toward the organization's information security strategy which involves several layers of defense. Are you keeping your intellectual property safe enough. 20100801August 2010
New information technology is both friend and foe In a world of anytime, anywhere access to information, traditional security efforts are not enough. Our survey explores the risks and obligations you face to keep information secure. 20100901September 2010
Convey the health of your internal controls instantly How can a company’s Internal Audit function go deeper to help gauge the organization’s overall health? Get the answer in our series, 5 insights for executives. 20110301March 2011
Five things you ought to know about ICD-10 ICD-10 will multiply and alter the codes US providers and payers use for coding medical information. The number of available codes will expand from 24,000 to 155,000. Are you ready for ICD-10? 20110301March 2011
Improve your odds with driver-based decision-making Without concrete information, leaders sometimes rely on intuition to make decisions. A driver-based approach gives leaders the insights they need for more strategic decision-making. 20110301March 2011
Throwing money at your risk problems Companies are haphazardly spending big on governance, risk and compliance programs but seeing little return. What does a cohesive risk strategy look like? Find the answer in our report. 20100901September 2010
Internal audit case study: Is cosourcing the right move? Four leaders of XYZ Group consider cosourcing as part of their Internal Audit strategy. Get their perspectives on whether cosourcing is the right move for XYZ. 20101001October 2010
Does your Internal Audit function have a seat at the table? To be the strategic advisor executives want, Internal Audit has to have a seat at the table. Read our report to learn why Internal Audit should be involved in all strategic decision-making. 20100801August 2010
Top five highly charged risk areas Read about the top five climate change risks Internal Audit should know. 20110101January 2011

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