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Master Data Management, Sales & Marketing
A 360-degree customer view, based on an understanding of the industry and specific customer situations, makes sales processes more efficient. This enables sales to position solutions in a relevant way, with a personalized offering that goes beyond standard pitches. Additionally, various departments within the organization benefit from a complete customer view for improved customer service and more.
Master Data Management
mdm challenges
As a data-driven organization, master data is essential for further growth, but implementing it throughout your entire organization can still be a significant challenge. However, just like with anything new in an organization, the implementation often comes with challenges. We list five challenges for you.
ESG
CSR Rapport Altares Dun & Bradstreet 2023
Download hier het CSR rapport van Altares Dun & Bradstreet en lees alles over onze duurzaamheidsinitiatieven en hoe we er voor staan op het gebied van Mileu, Sociaal gebied en Governance (ESG).
ESG, Supply & Procurement
Altares - ESG Diner 2023
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the first edition of Altares' ESG Dinner took place in Rotterdam. In this blog, we reflect on the event and share the meaningful insights that defined this beautiful evening.
Compliance
With the advent of social media and 24/7 news coverage, companies are increasingly under a magnifying glass. A poor reputation can lead to significant losses. Fortunately, as a company, there's much you can do to prevent this.
Supply & Procurement
Het selecteren van nieuwe leveranciers is een cruciale stap voor elk bedrijf, en het is belangrijk om de risico's die hiermee gepaard gaan zo veel mogelijk te minimaliseren. In deze blog gaan we dieper in op het belang van inzicht in de risico's bij het kiezen van nieuwe leveranciers en de voordelen die dit met zich meebrengt.
Credit Risk Management, Data Analytics
Met de opkomst van sociale media en bedrijven in de 'nieuwe economie', groeide opnieuw de interesse in het toepassen van AI voor kredietbeoordeling. Een niet onbelangrijk deel van de investeringen van deze bedrijven in AI, is het uitlegbaar maken van deze AI (xAI).
Credit Risk Management
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? 
Credit Risk Management
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?
Press releases
ROTTERDAM, 11 augustus 2023 - Smart Profile, ook wel bekend als Computer Profile, aanbieder van diepgaande data op het gebied van Automotive en IT, maakt een doorstart onder de vlag van Altares Dun & Bradstreet.
Credit Risk Management
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?
Master Data Management
Data gebruiken is allang niet meer alleen weggelegd voor IT'ers. Iedereen binnen je organisatie gebruikt data voor werk, maar hoe maak je hier optimaal gebruik van? 3 tips hoe je optimaal gebruik maakt van je (externe) data.

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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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