6 min read · April 27, 2026

Why Investment Planning Without Benefits Tracking Is Just Budgeting

The missing accountability layer that separates capital allocation from capital performance Most investment planning processes are remarkably effective at allocating capital and remarkably poor at... Read more

Bastin Gerald
Bastin Gerald
April 27, 2026  ·  6 min read
Understanding-and-Implementing
Behavioral Economics
6 min read · June 23, 2023

Understanding and Implementing Decision Rights

TL;DR Decision rights define who makes which decisions, how those decisions are made, and how information flows within an organization.…

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Demand Management
10 min read · June 23, 2023

The Importance of the Demand Forecast Accuracy KPI in Inventory Management

Demand Forecast Accuracy (DFA) is a KPI that measures how closely predicted demand matches actual customer demand, expressed as a…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Purchasing-Cost
KPIs Library
5 min read · June 23, 2023

Purchasing Cost: Measuring and Managing Cost Efficiency in Procurement

Introduction Step into the dynamic world of business, where the ability to conquer costs holds the key to accessing remarkable…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
How-to-Effectively-Execute (1)
OKR Management
25 min read · June 16, 2023

How to Effectively Execute Plans and Navigate the Inherent Challenges?

Introduction “Good plans lead to good outcomes” is a statement that is only half true because it takes execution out…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Acknowledging-the-impact
KPIs Library
5 min read · June 16, 2023

Acknowledging the impact of “Out of Stock Loss KPI” in Inventory Management

Introduction In the world of retail, there might be situations where you may feel like you are stuck between a…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Mastering-Inventory-Carrying-Cost-copy
KPIs Library
4 min read · June 16, 2023

Maximizing Sales Through Units Per Transaction: The Ultimate Guide

Introduction Imagine walking into your favorite retail store. As a shopper, you’re trying to find that perfect item. Now switch…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Creating-a-Strategic-Framework
OKR Management
6 min read · June 16, 2023

Creating a Strategic Framework for Business Units

Introduction For a growing business, structuring teams for maximum efficiency is imperative. An effective business unit model can make a…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Mastering-Inventory-Carrying-Cost
KPIs Library
5 min read · June 16, 2023

Mastering Inventory Carrying Cost: A Complete Guide

Introduction Managing inventory is akin to walking a tightrope; you must maintain enough stock to meet demand, but not so…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Streamlining-Employee
KPIs Library
5 min read · June 10, 2023

Streamlining Employee Onboarding Time with KPIs

Introduction Onboarding new employees efficiently ensures a smooth transition, maximizes productivity, and fosters long-term success. Organizations that adopt a structured…

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