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With the rise of social media and companies in the 'new economy', interest in applying AI for credit assessment grew again. A not insignificant part of these companies' investment in AI, is making it explainable (xAI).
A company is not a bank, but somewhere it is. Certainly larger companies that deliver to other companies (B2B) are often faced with the dilemma of whether or not to deliver in advance. Because while delivering ahead is customer-friendly, delivering also comes with its risks. How do you navigate the world of lending?
Doing business has long ceased to be a matter of good faith. Especially with larger companies, the risks involved are just far too high. The alternative: running credit checks on (potential) customers before you close a deal. But how do you do that properly?
With the broadest sense of credit provision, risks arise. Can the company repay this credit? Will this company pay on time? Is it wise to take risks occasionally, or is it better to avoid them or insure against them?
Using data is no longer exclusive to IT specialists. Everyone within your organization utilizes data for work, but how do you make the most of it? Here are 3 tips on how to make optimal use of your (external) data.
Building lasting business relationships with other companies requires a thorough investigation of their reliability. But this research is often time-consuming. How do you make this research easier?
The ultimate credit risk cheat sheet is here. At a glance, you can see all the trends, challenges and solutions you need to know about as a credit professional.
After your data housekeeping and your data strategy, it's now time for your data process. In a handy infographic, we've provided an overview of how to streamline your data process in 5 steps.
For something that is everywhere and always present, it often gets remarkably little attention. It is, of course, data. The remarkable thing about data is that everyone who spends most of their working days behind the computer is amassing mountains of it. Everything you look up, type in, process or transfer. But for what purpose, really?
International research and international cooperation always come with a certain amount of risk, but as a university you want to do everything you can to ensure your knowledge security. Being more proactive about compliance is recommended by the VSNU, but how do you go about it?
Not cleaning for too long and step by step pollutes your home without really realizing it. The same thing applies to your data (house). Time to clean.
In almost every company, data belongs to and is for everyone. And therefore nobody's responsibility. And that's a problem because different teams are highly dependent on both the quantity and quality of each other's data.
Did a promising lead come in? Good for you! But now it's time to make some business decisions. Are you going to accept him as a customer? Can he buy on credit, and if so on what terms? When making these decisions, use our reliable business information, such as our credit risk data. Then you avoid doing business with companies that actually cannot meet their financial obligations. Read more.
Knowledge and understanding of your market is critical to your success. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the largest of its kind and allows you to conduct comprehensive analysis, understand your market share and market penetration, and uncover growth opportunities.
How many companies are there actually within a particular region and how big are these companies? How many companies are active within a specific branch and how many people are employed there? You can quickly and easily make counts and selections in D&B's international companies database on the basis of many criteria. This gives you an insight into where you can best focus your efforts and where your chances of success are the greatest. Read More
By integrating our rich database into your ERP system, you can benefit in many ways. For example, you clean up and keep your data clean throughout your organization. You can validate and enrich your customer and prospect information directly from your business application. Current information becomes instantly accessible within your ERP and you can use it to automate your acceptance process and improve scoring model. Read more.
Almost 70% of Dutch BVs are linked via shares to another company in the Netherlands or internationally. More than 30% of Dutch BVs and NVs have a link to foreign companies. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the most complete and reliable source for insight into the Dutch and foreign relationships of your business partners, ranging from small unknown companies to the largest multinationals with thousands of branches. Read more.
An initial check when selecting a supplier is not sufficient. It is then important to make all changes in risks transparent and to monitor them. This keeps you informed exactly how the risks in your total supply chain are developing. Only with this information can you correctly assess all risks within your portfolio. Read more.
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