Analytics
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Unlocking Value Creation: The Power of Lifetime Customer Value in Operational Execution
You might see it in various places as CLV (Customer Lifetime Value) or LTV (Lifetime Value). Lifetime Customer Value, or LCV, is what I call this metric. Fairly interchangeable in my experience, people who use these metrics regularly will know what you mean when you refer to any one of them. LCV’s compact measurement of… Continue reading
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Elevating Data Science with Operations Research Expertise
Introduction Who’s on a quest to develop advanced data science capabilities? One of my analytics team’s strategic expansion brought together diverse talents in statistics, applied math, and engineering. This case study explores the integration of operations research, fostering collaboration and knowledge diversity within analytics. Objective Our primary goal was to blend diverse skill sets, creating… Continue reading
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How We Replaced an Implementation of Workday Adaptive Enterprise Planning Management with Microsoft’s PowerBI Tailored for FP&A Reporting
Excel’s powerful capabilities, integrations and flexibility make it a favored tool for all financial and accounting professionals. Like many middle market companies, we considered moving from an Excel dominated financial planning and reporting process to an “enterprise grade” solution. A very difficult decision, we set aside Excel for a unified financial planning tool, also known… Continue reading
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Unlocking Consumer Loan Pricing: A Deep Dive into Survival Regression Algorithms
In the evolving landscape of consumer lending, fintech companies have revolutionized borrower experiences, introducing real-time approvals and swift fund transfers. While tree-based classification models like XGBoost currently dominate credit scoring, survival regression algorithms are an intriguing alternative. (Quick note: These survival algorithms extend beyond consumer credit to products with recurring payments, such as subscriptions or… Continue reading