CFOs are being forced to routinely consider supply chain issues in a post-pandemic world
Chief Financial Officers across the globe - 72% in fact, according to a new Protiviti survey, are acknowledging that supply chain challenges are a driving force behind organizational financial issues over the past year. In the form of higher costs and lower sales, supply chain problems seem to keep on coming. CFOs are seeing the loss of growth opportunities as a reason to rethink how their financial strategy is implemented going forward.
Shareholders depend on CFOs to provide accurate visibility of revenue to appease valuation reports. By focusing on betters outward and organizational structure, CFOs will be able to fulfill their obligations and better navigate future supply chain hinderances.
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