Mastering CPM Selection: A Walkthrough of the Ultimate Evaluation Workbook — Episode 51
If your CPM evaluation feels subjective, overwhelming, or driven by vendor demos instead of...
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If your forecasts aren’t trusted, your decisions won’t be either. In this episode of CPM Customer Success, Andy Smetana dives into the transformative power of financial forecasting done right and why accurate forecasting is essential for smarter decision-making, organizational agility, and trust across the business.
Episode Summary
Andy explores how high-quality forecasting enables finance teams to move faster, adapt to change, and support confident leadership decisions. The episode features a real-world success story from a global animal nutrition company that transformed its forecasting capabilities using OneStream—cutting reporting cycles by 50%, improving forecast accuracy by more than 20%, and eliminating data silos that previously slowed insight and execution. Andy also breaks down how fragmented data, manual processes, and outdated tools undermine forecasting—and how a unified CPM platform creates a stronger foundation for forward-looking finance.
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What You’ll Learn
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Why forecast accuracy is critical to trust and decision-making
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How fragmented data and manual processes weaken forecasts
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How OneStream eliminates silos to improve forecasting outcomes
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A real-world example of measurable forecasting improvement
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How finance teams can aim higher and forecast smarter
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