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For as long as humanity has conducted business, we’ve used data to make better decisions. Farmers observed which crops flourished in which seasons and planted accordingly. Vendors saw which products ...

As the healthcare industry puts more value on evidence-based care, data is becoming more and more important for hospitals for improving care. Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., uses data to ...

In today's digital age, data inundates us. The sheer volume of information available to us is staggering. We can measure customer likes and dislikes and the number of strokes we took in the swimming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Nearly everyone in an organization feels the pressure to act ...

Data-driven decisions optimize resources, reduce waste and improve sustainability for businesses. Efficient waste management through data minimizes environmental impact and cuts operational costs.

According to a study from the Software Development Times, only 16% of companies are truly data-driven (meaning data is used to inform business strategy and operations). While there are technical ...

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are at the heart of every successful public health program. They serve as benchmarks that help projects measure progress, assess impact, and drive strategic ...

Most people regard bank runs as a thing of the Depression-era past, but in 2023, several U.S. financial institutions failed when they experienced unexpected runs on deposits. Taking notice, leaders at ...

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) launched its Advanced Capabilities Directorate, signaling a ...

IN boardrooms across the world, leaders repeat a familiar mantra: “We are a data-driven organisation”. These leaders are surrounded by more data than at any point in history. Dashboards, KPIs, ...