William Newman

This Thought Leadership Report addresses the massive mobility transformation currently underway and diagnoses why consumers are not getting the most out of today’s mobility model. The paper also explores how collaborative, consumer-centric innovation will promote better experiences, as well as the role of the Experience Per Mile Advisory Council in driving change, enabling this vision and developing a common approach to measuring success.

The third annual AASA Digital Best Practices survey was conducted during the summer of 2018 in conjunction with SAP, a world leader in enterprise applications. This year, the study considers the readiness and actual plans of the aftermarket segment to not only digi­tize its business processes, but also the readiness of the aftermarket to make digital products and consider application services in response to the automakers’ embrace of emerging vehicle technologies.

Finding of the 2015-16 best practice survey for the automotive aftermarket.

Get a look at the inner workings and gears of your enterprise with this book! With expert guidance from the authors, you'll learn to carefully map your business path. From planning through integration, you'll understand the business steps and requirements needed to configure the core components of the SAP solutions for enterprise performance management. With the help of a detailed case study, learn how EPM can help you create detailed financial plans, monitor actual costs against budget, and… Show more

Get a look at the inner workings and gears of your enterprise with this book! With expert guidance from the authors, you'll learn to carefully map your business path. From planning through integration, you'll understand the business steps and requirements needed to configure the core components of the SAP solutions for enterprise performance management. With the help of a detailed case study, learn how EPM can help you create detailed financial plans, monitor actual costs against budget, and analyze profitability based on products or customer behavior.

The Financial Planning and Analysis Lifecycle
Strategy roll-out. Planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Profitability and cost management. Monitoring and reporting. Find the information that you need to implement these essential practices in your organization. Show less

In partnership with the University of Oregon Sustainability Leadership Program, our 2013 white paper collection serves as our final report to the 2013 CXO Study Sustainability and the C-Suite: Who’s Engaged, Who’s Not, and How to Gain More C-Level Support. Produced in conjunction with Sustainable Industries Magazine featuring contributions by William Newman, Cindy Jennings, Joseph Stockemer and Dr. Jake Pollack from the University of Oregon. Download the final report here and watch a replay of… Show more

In partnership with the University of Oregon Sustainability Leadership Program, our 2013 white paper collection serves as our final report to the 2013 CXO Study Sustainability and the C-Suite: Who’s Engaged, Who’s Not, and How to Gain More C-Level Support. Produced in conjunction with Sustainable Industries Magazine featuring contributions by William Newman, Cindy Jennings, Joseph Stockemer and Dr. Jake Pollack from the University of Oregon. Download the final report here and watch a replay of the findings presentation at the Sustainable Industries website. Show less

The Newport Consulting Group spring / summer 2012 white paper collection. A transformation is underway - to Social Business, Mobile Solutions, and Cloud Computing. Our articles and eBook abstracts consider how this fundamental "SoMoClo" transformation affects how we look at what we do, how we do it, where we do it, and with whom. Our team suggests how this transformation will reshape businesses as well as individuals who work in those businesses, further blurring the lines of work, play… Show more

The Newport Consulting Group spring / summer 2012 white paper collection. A transformation is underway - to Social Business, Mobile Solutions, and Cloud Computing. Our articles and eBook abstracts consider how this fundamental "SoMoClo" transformation affects how we look at what we do, how we do it, where we do it, and with whom. Our team suggests how this transformation will reshape businesses as well as individuals who work in those businesses, further blurring the lines of work, play, vocation, and family. Contributions by William Newman, Cindy Jennings, Liz Garnand, and Jenny Zink. Show less

A strong business case has emerged in the past several years for moving beyond the four walls into the supply chain to support sustainability, and smart companies (both large multi-national companies and local small businesses) are using unique and cost effective approaches to building transparency and sustainability into procurement programs.

Newport Consulting Group fall / winter 2011 white paper collection. With a focus on what makes a 21st Century (or so-called "C21") Company, a number of articles consider how this growth model can be leveraged through sustainable strategies and operations across the organization. Contributions by William Newman, Dave Meyer, Jesse Jacoby, and Liz Garnand.

This book teaches you how SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions can improve your business. Covering the core components — Strategy Management, Financial Information Management, Spend Analytics, XBRL, and more — you will benefit from information on the various products in the SAP BusinessObjects EPM application, and develop an understanding of the best practices for implementation, integration, and use. With a scenario-based approach and plenty of practical… Show more

This book teaches you how SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions can improve your business. Covering the core components — Strategy Management, Financial Information Management, Spend Analytics, XBRL, and more — you will benefit from information on the various products in the SAP BusinessObjects EPM application, and develop an understanding of the best practices for implementation, integration, and use. With a scenario-based approach and plenty of practical examples, this book enables you to understand the tools and techniques that are used during enterprise performance management. Show less