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Social media has already transformed society. Now it is poised to revolutionize communications and collaborative business processes. This book provides you with an actionable framework for developing and executing successful enterprise social networking strategies.

Targeted analytics to address the unique opportunities in hospitality and gaming The Analytic Hospitality Executive helps decision makers understand big data and how it can drive value in the industry.

Detect fraud earlier to mitigate loss and prevent cascading damage Fraud Analytics Using Descriptive, Predictive, and Social Network Techniques is an authoritative guidebook for setting up a comprehensive fraud detection analytics solution.

Take control of revenue management in the new hotel economy Hotel Pricing in a Social World: How to Drive Value in the New Hotel Economy is an insightful resource that provides guidance on improving organizational decision making to keep your hotel relevant, from a pricing standpoint, in the often chaotic hotel landscape.

Achieve greater success by increasing the agility of analytics lifecycle management Agile by Design offers the insight you need to improve analytic lifecycle management while integrating the right analytics projects into different frameworks within your business.

Create and run a human resource analytics project with confidence For any human resource professional that wants to harness the power of analytics, this essential resource answers the questions: "Where do I start?" and "What tools are available?" Predictive Analytics for Human Resources is designed to answer these and other vital questions.

This book emphasizes that the analytical tools (e.g. , balanced scorecard, activity-based management, etc. ) which presently exist have been tested and are mature, and that their integration is now the big opportunity. This means not just information technology systems integration but the integration of "thinking" (i.e.

A concise framework on how financial institutions can improve their risk assessment systems The subprime crisis in the United States has prompted companies worldwide to improve their lending systems.

Provides a methodology for effective enterprise risk management. Prescribes a process for measurement of risk associated with the achievement of strategic objectives. By using this methodology, readers will have a greater chance of success in meeting their strategic objectives. This book is part of the Wiley and SAS Business series. .

A hands-on, analytics road map for health industry leaders The industry-wide transformation taking place across the health and life sciences ecosystem is mandating that organizations adopt new decision-making capabilities, based on science and real-world information.

Case Studies in Performance Management features actual relevant industry case studies-along with expert commentary-from companies that have implemented Activity-Based/Performance Management.

An insightful look at the implementation of advanced analytics on human capital Human capital analytics, also known as human resources analytics or talent analytics, is the application of sophisticated data mining and business analytics techniques to human resources data.

Get proven guidance to build a market-driven supply chain management system Supply chain management processes have gradually shifted from a supply-driven focus to a demand-driven one in order to better synchronize demand and supply signals.

You receive an e-mail. It contains an offer for a complete personal computer system. It seems like the retailer read your mind since you were exploring computers on their web site just a few hours prior .

* This book examines the technology that is needed to combat bank fraud. * It provides the necessary tools that fraud prevention specialist needed to determine their technology needs.

Maximize profit and optimize decisions with advanced business analytics Profit-Driven Business Analytics provides actionable guidance on optimizing the use of data to add value and drive better business.

Learn to manage and grow successful analytical teams within your business Examining analytics-one of the hottest business topics today- The New KNOW argues that analytics is needed by all enterprises in order to be successful.

"Customers are the heart of any business. But we can't succeed if we develop only one talk addressed to the 'average customer. ' Instead we must know each customer and build our individual engagements with that knowledge. If Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is going to work, it calls for skills in Customer Data Integration (CDI).

Staying competitive and meeting the pressure of regulatory compliance requirements demands that information sources and business and analytic intelligence be accessible to a growing number of information consumers across the corporation and beyond. So investing in an information infrastructure is well worth the effort.

With big data analytics comes big insights into profitability Big data is big business. But having the data and the computational power to process it isn't nearly enough to produce meaningful results.

Performance management is the process of assessing progress toward achieving predetermined goals. It helps companies achieve their strategic goals. Methodologies used to create a performance management strategy include activity-based management, balanced scorecard, and six sigma.

Organizations set their business strategy and direction based on information that is available to executives. Certain critical organization assets are considered in business planning but often data is overlooked by executives, board of directors, or strategic planners.

Effective transaction monitoring begins with proper implementation Anti-Money Laundering Transaction Monitoring Systems Implementation provides comprehensive guidance for bank compliance and IT personnel tasked with implementing AML transaction monitoring.

The intensified used of data based on analytical models to control digitalized operational business processes in an intelligent way is a game changer that continuously disrupts more and more markets.

Streamline data analysis with an intuitive, visual Six Sigma strategy Visual Six Sigma provides the statistical techniques that help you get more information from your data.

Equipping analysts, practitioners, and graduate students with a statistical framework to make effective decisions based on the application of simple economic and statistical methods, this title offers a comprehensive and practical approach to quantifying and accurate forecasting of key variables.

The guide to targeting and leveraging business opportunities using big data & analytics By leveraging big data & analytics, businesses create the potential to better understand, manage, and strategically exploiting the complex dynamics of customer behavior.

An evidence-based organizational framework for exceptional analytics team resultsThe Analytics Lifecycle Toolkit provides managers with a practical manual for integrating data management and analytic technologies into their organization. Author Gregory Nelson has encountered hundreds of unique perspectives on analytics optimization from across industries; over the years, successful strategies have proven to share certain practices, skillsets, expertise, and structural traits. In this book, he details the concepts, people and processes that contribute to exemplary results, and shares an organizational framework for analytics team functions and roles. By merging analytic culture with data and technology strategies, this framework creates understanding for analytics leaders and a toolbox for practitioners. Focused on team effectiveness and the design thinking surrounding product creation, the framework is illustrated by real-world case studies to show how effective analytics team leadership works on the ground.Tools and templates include best practices for process improvement, workforce enablement, and leadership support, while guidance includes both conceptual discussion of the analytics life cycle and detailed process descriptions. Readers will be equipped to:* Master fundamental concepts and practices of the analytics life cycle* Understand the knowledge domains and best practices for each stage* Delve into the details of analytical team processes and process optimization* Utilize a robust toolkit designed to support analytic team effectivenessThe analytics life cycle includes a diverse set of considerations involving the people, processes, culture, data, and technology, and managers needing stellar analytics performance must understand their unique role in the process of winnowing the big picture down to meaningful action. The Analytics Lifecycle Toolkit provides expert perspective and much-needed insight to managers, while providing practitioners with a new set of tools for optimizing results.