Enterprise Analytics: Optimize Performance, Process, and Decisions Through Big Data
by Thomas H. Davenport
The Complete Guide to Business Analytics (Collection)
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Enterprise Analytics: Optimize Performance, Process, and Decisions Through Big Data
- Copyright Page
- Foreword and Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Introduction: The New World of Enterprise Analytics
- Part I: Overview of Analytics and Their Value
- Part II: Application of Analytics
- Part III: Technologies for Analytics
- Part IV: The Human Side of Analytics
- 11. Organizing Analysts
- Why Organization Matters
- General Goals of Organizational Structure
- Goals of a Particular Analytics Organization
- Basic Models for Organizing Analysts
- Coordination Approaches
- What Model Fits Your Business?
- How Bold Can You Be?
- Triangulating on Your Model and Coordination Mechanisms
- Analytical Leadership and the Chief Analytics Officer
- To Where Should Analytical Functions Report?
- Building an Analytical Ecosystem
- Developing the Analytical Organization Over Time
- The Bottom Line
- Endnotes
- 12. Engaging Analytical Talent
- 13. Governance for Analytics
- 14. Building a Global Analytical Capability
- 11. Organizing Analysts
- Part V: Case Studies in the Use of Analytics
- 15. Partners HealthCare System
- Centralized Data and Systems at Partners
- Managing Clinical Informatics and Knowledge at Partners
- High-Performance Medicine at Partners
- New Analytical Challenges for Partners
- Centralized Business Analytics at Partners
- Hospital-Specific Analytical Activities: Massachusetts General Hospital
- Hospital-Specific Analytical Activities: Brigham & Women’s Hospital
- Endnotes
- 16. Analytics in the HR Function at Sears Holdings Corporation
- 17. Commercial Analytics Culture and Relationships at Merck
- 18. Descriptive Analytics for the Supply Chain at Bernard Chaus, Inc.
- 15. Partners HealthCare System
- Index
- FT Press
- Analysis Without Paralysis: 12 Tools to Make Better Strategic Decisions
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- 1. The Role of Analysis in Business Management
- 2. The Analysis Process
- 3. BCG Growth/Share Portfolio Matrix
- 4. Competitor Analysis
- 5. Driving Forces Analysis
- 6. Financial Ratios and Statement Analysis
- Description and Purpose
- Basic Concepts Underlying Financial Ratio and Statement Analysis (FRSA)
- Components of Financial Statements
- Assessing the Appropriateness of Ratios
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- How to Do It
- Activity or Efficiency Ratios
- Leverage or Solvency Analysis Ratios
- Liquidity Analysis Ratios
- Profitability Analysis Ratios
- Other Analysis Ratios: Capital Market or Shareholder Returns
- Methods of Ratio or Measure Comparison
- Consolidation and Segmented Analysis
- Case Study: FRSA of the Three Large North American Warehouse Clubs
- 7. Five Forces Industry Analysis
- Description and Purpose
- Threat of New Entrants
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Threat of Substitute Products or Services
- Degree of Rivalry Among Existing Players
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- How to Do It
- Case Study: Applying the Five Forces Model to the U.S. Passenger Airline Industry
- Case Study: Applying the Five Forces Model to the Global Pharmaceutical Industry
- 8. Issue Analysis
- 9. Product Life Cycle Analysis
- 10. Scenario Analysis
- 11. Macroenvironmental (STEEP/PEST) Analysis
- 12. SWOT Analysis
- 13. Value Chain Analysis
- 14. Win/Loss Analysis
- Index
- FT Press
- Business and Competitive Analysis: Effective Application of New and Classic Methods
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Praise for Business and Competitive Analysis
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Preface
- 1. Business and Competitive Analysis: Definition, Context, and Benefits
- 2. Performing the Analysis Process
- 3. Avoiding Analysis Pitfalls
- 4. Communicating Analysis Results
- The Art of Effective Communication
- Packaging the Results of Your Analysis
- Delivering the Message
- Common Products and Reports Used by Analysts
- Creating the Report
- Communication Difficulties Faced by Analysts
- Effective Listening and Answering the Questions of Decision Makers
- Conduct Communication Follow-Up and Gather Feedback
- Pragmatic Considerations
- Summary
- References
- Endnotes
- 5. Applying the FAROUT Method
- 6. Industry Analysis (The Nine Forces)
- 7. Competitive Positioning Analysis
- 8. Business Model Analysis
- Short Description
- Background
- Strategic Rationale and Implications
- The Business Model
- Classification of Business Models
- Strengths and Advantages
- Weaknesses and Limitations
- Process for Applying the Technique
- Case Study: Dell Computer and the Printer Market
- FAROUT Summary
- Related Tools and Techniques
- References
- Endnotes
- 9. SERVO Analysis
- 10. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Analysis
- 11. Benchmarking Analysis
- 12. McKinsey 7S Analysis
- 13. Shadowing
- 14. Product Line Analysis
- 15. Win/Loss Analysis
- 16. Strategic Relationship Analysis
- 17. Corporate Reputation Analysis
- 18. Critical Success Factors Analysis
- 19. Country Risk Analysis
- 20. Driving Forces Analysis
- 21. Event and Timeline Analysis
- 22. Technology Forecasting
- 23. War Gaming
- 24. Indications and Warning Analysis
- 25. Historiographical Analysis
- 26. Interpretation of Statistical Analysis
- 27. Competitor Cash Flow Analysis
- 28. Analysis of Competing Hypotheses
- 29. Linchpin Analysis
- Index
- FT Press
Enterprise Analytics
Optimize Performance, Process, and Decisions Through Big Data
Thomas H. Davenport
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