Supply Chain

Deloitte Debates

This series examines today’s most pressing business issues from many angles. The Debates offer a healthy discussion of options, immediate impacts and long-term consequences. The following Debates address some of your supply chain-related concerns.

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Where Should Banks Consider Making their Analytics Investments?
If you had unlimited resources, you’d probably focus on Risk and Customer Analytics. But that’s not in the cards for most banks today.
CIO: Revolutionary or Steward?
Is it time for CIOs to make their move? For CIOs who want at a seat at the strategy table, today’s business environment could be the wave you’re looking for. Explore the debate.
Meet or Exceed: What’s the Best Way to Approach Dodd-Frank’s Data Requirements?
There is no question that financial institutions will face a broad range of new data requirements as a result of the Dodd-Frank law. One question is what to do about it.
Does Sustainability Add Value to M&A Deals?
Increased regulation, stakeholder activism and changing consumer behaviors have made companies realize that sustainability is more than just a public relations issue. But when it comes to M&A, is sustainability really a critical deal issue?
Express Lane for Follow-on Biologics — Big Deal or Big Yawn?
Will the new law do the same thing for biologics? Or will it amount to little more than an administrative detail? And even more important: what should companies do about it?
A Life Sciences Industry Stance on Health Care Reform
Explore key opportunities and challenges life sciences executives will wrestle with in the areas of biopharma, devices and diagnostics as they plan for the future based on the PPACA law changes.
Faster Revenue Recognition? Not So Fast.
Should companies invest the time and effort to move now on the new accounting rules about revenue recognition? Or should they wait until it is required?
Social Media for Life Sciences: Trick or Tweet?
Should life sciences companies be using social media channels as a marketing tool to promote and/or protect their businesses? Or is social media just an insignificant distraction unsuited to the business world?
Alternatives to Paying Big Bonuses?
Talent strategies are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees. In the current economy, what compensation and talent strategies are the most effective for financial services companies?
PMO vs. RMO: Which is the Best Way to Get More Business Value from Your IT Investments?
Program Management Offices (PMOs) are traditionally responsible for improvements in management of IT programs. However, as more value is needed from IT, is the PMO able to shoulder the burden of complex projects, or is something more needed?