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Date
On-Demand
Summary
Holland America Group, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, successfully expanded their Oracle EPM Cloud deployment to include the P&O Australia (POA) brand in the summer of 2023. This expansion incorporated a comprehensive cloud planning and reporting architecture, featuring the integration of the Workforce module. Notably, POA experienced immediate improvements in their forecasting processes as manual Excel tasks were replaced with automated source data loads from Oracle HCM.
The Workforce module, equipped with out-of-the-box features, provided POA with the flexibility to configure according to their specific requirements. This adaptability enabled the organization to implement best practices, enhance data accuracy, and streamline process lead times. A paramount focus throughout this expansion was on ensuring robust data security and adherence to employee data privacy standards.
Discover the intricacies of how Holland America Group successfully managed the handling of highly sensitive data and configured EPM security measures to meet stringent employee data privacy compliance standards. POA's journey in workforce planning and Oracle EPM Cloud implementation is rich with insights, showcasing a successful voyage toward enhanced efficiency and compliance. There is much more to unveil about POA's accomplishments in navigating the intricacies of workforce management!
Speakers
Steve Wyatt
Sr. Manager Financial Planning Systems, Holland America Group
Dedicated finance professional with over 25 years of experience in FP&A and Financial Reporting. Adept at optimizing financial systems and processes to drive efficiency and accuracy. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams in the implementation of budgeting, forecasting and consolidation systems and processes.
Josie Manzano-Stettler
Vice President, Planning & Essbase Practice, Argano
Josie has architected and implemented EPM solutions for fifteen years with several Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries. Prior to consulting, she held managerial positions in finance, operations, and manufacturing engineering at major global manufacturing, consumer products, and entertainment companies. She is a certified implementation specialist in Oracle Planning Cloud, Oracle Essbase, and Hyperion Planning. Josie Manzano-Stettler holds a BS in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California and an MBA in finance from California State University, Long Beach.