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4C Whitepaper: Preparation for CFO 4.0

Without a clear target image of the future finance organization, the CFO department will be the dinosaur of the company

4C Whitepaper: IT Sourcing Analysis

The balancing act between new IT requirements and limited resources is a challenge. The use cases of an IT sourcing analysis help determine the right sourcing mix.

4C Study: The CDO Role in Transition

The role of the Chief Digital Officer is being debated across various industries in line with advancing digitalization. We have inquired further.

4C Whitepaper: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for HR

How Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of human resources and is already being implemented in leading companies today - explore exciting use cases in action.

4C Whitepaper: customer centricity

Learn more about strategic approaches for a customer-centered future.

4C Study: Roadmap System Stability

The "Roadmap for System Stability" is the key to the future of our power system! Discover the 51 identified processes that will make our energy system stable and future-proof!

4C Use Case Digital Product & Business Model

Expansion of the product portfolio through a Personal Financial Management (PFM) application.

4C Use Case Technology-Driven Customer Journey

Baggage handling and the Ground Services division in general face many challenges. Innovative approaches need to be found, especially to address the high cost pressure.

4C Use Case Innovation Performance Tracking

Based on a clear innovation strategy with vision and goals, assignments for the innovation lab should be developed.

4C Use Case: OneConsolidation

Target Operating Model for Consolidated Financial Statements in Accounting and Controlling.

Near-Term-Shifts in the HR Operating Model

4C Study: "Success Factors of Innovation Labs"

Initial observations and research from "lab practice" show that there are significant differences in key practices between innovation labs/digital hubs & co. The aim of the study was to work out which factors lead to increased chances of success in innovation labs.

Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.

4C Study: Patient Portal

Find out in our study how the Hospital Future Act (KHZG) is driving digitalization in the healthcare sector.

4C Whitepaper: Transformation of Business Applications

4C Whitepaper: "Digital Finance"

Download our Whitepaper to learn how digitalization is driving the transformation of financial processes and roles, making strategic realignment and data-driven decision-making essential.

4C Whitepaper: Demographic Shift

Learn more about the framework of demographic change and its implications for you as a decision maker.

4C Whitepaper: Self-Check to HCM Readiness

Download the HCM Readiness Self-Check now!

4C Whitepaper: Project Portfolio Management

Implementation of corporate goals through active management of the project portfolio: Find out more about our project portfolio management concept and solutions.

4C Whitepaper: Success Factors for effective Vendor Management

Get to know the key steps and optimize your management. Find out more!

4C Whitepaper: Optimize Cost and Activity Accounting

Discover the 4C Healthcheck for a thorough analysis. Find out more now!

4C Whitepaper: Finance and Liquidity Planning

Learn the basics, accounting requirements and file structure with instructions for filling. Read now!

4C Whitepaper: CSR reporting - legal requirements and strategic use

Discover now how you can use CSR effectively and generate added value. Read now!

4C Whitepaper: Creating the foundation for effective performance management

With the 4C approach to holistic corporate management. Discover it now!

4C Whitepaper: BEPS Pillar II - Global Minimum Taxation

BEPS Pillar II

Please note that at the moment we can offer this document only in German. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

4C Case Study: The Digital Transformation through innovative Services

An insight into the digitization of a German retail bank involves the development and implementation of a Personal Finance Management application as well as the definition and anchoring of the business model.

4C Study: "Effective Governance of IT/OT Convergence"

The main focus of convergence to date has been on IT security. We shed light on other aspects of governance for successful convergence.

4C Study: "Contribution and Success Factors of Sustainable IT"

Sustainability or CSR in IT is a new management challenge. But how do CIOs and IT sustainability managers benefit from CSR practices?

4C Study: "Leadership styles of successful CIOs"

Leadership is a daily exercise practiced with consistency. We focus on identifying the leadership styles of successful CIOs.

4C Whitepaper: Grid Smartifizierung and Smart Meter Rollout

Optimizing the electricity grid and introducing smart meters. Experiences of European experts for successful implementation. Find out more!

Publication: "Making the Human Factor visible"

Infineon Technologies AG was one of the first companies in the world to undergo the worldwide to undergo the ISO certification "Human Capital Reporting".

Publication in Personalmagazin 11/2022

Publication: 4C Code of Conduct

Download our "4C Code of Conduct" and discover how we go beyond standard practices to bring exceptional values to life in our collaborations with customers, employees, and partners. Our commitment to environmental and social responsibility highlights our pursuit of excellence and integrity.

Publication: "What makes German CIOs successful"

Article is published in CIO Magazine in 2021

4C E-Booklet: Open insurance - How insurance companies use digital ecosystems

Insurance and digital ecosystems: How to make your service offerings suitable for digital ecosystems and what factors to consider during implementation. The 4C GROUP assists you in this process.

4C E-Booklet: Diversity, a real lever for top performance in a volatile world!

Discover in our e-booklet how diversity can act as a real lever for top performance in a volatile world. Learn to understand diversity as a business case and successfully integrate it into your HR work using an effective framework.

4C Whitepaper: Pay-per-use Leasing

The increasing relevance of flexible billing options is illustrated by individual and customizable concepts of a pay-per-use solution, which are implemented in a targeted and personalized manner.

4C Whitepaper: Process Mining

Discover unexpected transparency for standardization and continuous optimization with Process Mining! Find out now.

4C Whitepaper: Profitability Management

Maximize profit with 4C GROUP AG. Optimize costs, overcome competitive pressure and promote growth. Start cost optimization now!

4C Whitepaper: Predictive Analytics - Optimize your Forecast

Optimize your forecast with practical insights. Find out more about usage, requirements and collaboration. Read now!

4C E-Booklet: Compliance Efficiency

Introduction and overview of "Compliance Efficiency" and Regulatory Technology.

4C E-Booklet: agile transformation

The benefits of an agile approach are supported by an innovation culture and a cross-functional organizational structure, both in project setup and application areas.

4C Whitepaper: Robust Supply Chain Management

Successful SCM despite crises. Find out how to strengthen your supply chains. Find out more now!

4C Whitepaper: Performance Management Method "4C MEASURE"

Effective performance management with the 4C MEASURE method. Discover the benefits for your controlling. Find out more!

4C Whitepaper: IT control in insurance companies

Concerns about the next generation in insurance IT and hotspots in this area emphasize the prioritization of IT personnel strategy.

Publication: "Agilität ist keine Wunderwaffe"

Discover in our publication why agile initiatives fail and how to successfully transform into a flexible IT organization. Learn about delivering customer-centric IT services and the essential roles and structures required.

Article was published in CIO Magazine 2020

4C Whitepaper: Transparency in IT Costs

The three core challenges of efficient IT controlling are defining a meaningful target image for establishing IT controlling and the approach to creating transparency and controllability of IT costs.

4C Study: Thesis Paper CSR Reporting

Discover in our new study and position paper on CSR reporting how companies are learning to optimize their CSR reports through their own experiences. Learn about the motivations behind these reports and prepare for the key issues that will be crucial for successful reporting in the future.

4C Excel Template: Finance and liquiditiy planning

A comprehensive financial planning template for structured collection of your company's financial data.

4C E-Booklet: PSD2 - What the IT of Third Party Providers needs to consider when providing PSD2 services

Necessary considerations for implementing PSD2 services and defining service-related as well as overarching IT requirements.

4C E-Booklet: Workforce Management & Analytics

This e-booklet shows the strategic significance of Workforce Management and Analytics, highlights trends and benefits, and provides practical project examples.

Publication: "Basic Compensation beyond the Tariff - Structure and Dynamics"

Basic compensation is often the largest cost item, but its development is not effectively controlled.

Publication in FAZ Personaljournal 5/2019

4C E-Booklet: ISO 30414 - Our certification services

A quick look at the opportunities of Human Capital Reporting according to DIN ISO 30414: Contents, requirements, and successful implementation as well as the key steps for your benefit and our certification services.

Publication: "Key Metrics in HR - Human Capital Reporting"

First guideline for human capital reporting published: ISO 30414

Publication in HR Performance 2/2019

4C E-Booklet: International Guideline for Human Capital Reporting ISO 30414

The significance of Human Capital for organizations, along with the core content and application of the guideline, are examined to illustrate the benefits and implications.

Publication: "Digital Business Transformation in HR - Career Planning in 5 Minutes"

The “Digital Prototype Career Management” can be seen as an example for an increasingly stronger spreading Digital Business Transformation, representing the digital change of all sectors of modern economy.

Publication in "HR Performance"

4C Whitepaper: Transparency through effective IT controlling

Gain a competitive edge with efficient IT controlling. Discover our solutions and benefit from transparent IT management.

4C E-Booklet: Our understanding of Change Management

At 4C, the focus is on Change Management to convey the right messages and sustain employee enthusiasm in the long term.

4C E-Booklet: Cooperation with Schönhofer Sales & Engineering (SSE) GmbH – RegTech

Discover all the information about the cooperation between the 4C GROUP and SSE GmbH in the RegTech sector, including innovative technologies and application examples, in our e-booklet. Read it now!

Publication: Women in Salary Negotiations - "Tell me what to earn!"

The problem of the gender pay gap is well known. But why is it that women with the same qualifications often earn less than men? Claudia Irsfeld has conducted a number of job interviews and salary interviews and has found answers and solutions that go beyond what the literature provides.

Publication in "managerSeminare"

4C Case Study: Agile Product Development

The Lean Service Creation approach to developing digital product ideas for a Pure Digital Player in the financial services industry - with structured creativity to innovative services.

4C Whitepaper: Project Governance

Successfully through the change marathon. Solve challenges with 4C Project Governance. Find out more now!

4C Whitepaper: Innovation Management

Laying the foundations for future success. Discover our effective consulting approach for clear processes and increased efficiency. Read now!

4C Whitepaper: Minimalism in Reporting - The 4C Notation ©

How to use a company-specific presentation to make your reporting appealing, thus increasing the acceptance and effectiveness of your top management.

4C Whitepaper: Top Management Reporting

Effective corporate management with clear KPIs. Discover the 4C approach for optimal management cockpits. Read now!

4C Whitepaper: Cost Management - more than just Cost Reduction

Our 4C Whitepaper shows the advantages of potential management. Optimize your cost structure now!

4C Whitepaper: Effective Planning Concepts are consistent with the Business Model

Efficient and coherent planning processes are achieved through the solution path of the 4C Planning Map and the 4C consulting approach, the 4C Planning Assessment Method.

4C Case Study: Lean Planning - Consider Preconditions

Successful implementation of a worldwide lean planning

4C Whitepaper: Digitization and many innovative Tools - and we fight with Excel and User exits!

What's the problem? - 4C Solutions-Navigator - take the right tool in your hand!  

4C Whitepaper: Target Operating Model

The whitepaper provides insights into the adaptation of finance in the context of CFO 4.0, including the integration of new data into reporting, the design of reporting and control in the era of Industry 4.0, as well as the impacts of moving CRM systems into the cloud on the CFO.

4C Whitepaper: Automation of purchase-to-pay processes

Find out how digitalization is revolutionizing procurement. Read now!

4C Whitepaper: Integrated Reporting

Discover why Integrated Reporting is more than just a passing trend-it's the future of corporate reporting. Learn about its benefits and practical implementation.

4C Whitepaper: Key Figure Management

Use key figures specifically for strategic and operational goals. Find out more about selection, data collection, analysis and deriving actions. Read now!

Publication: 4C FOOTSTEPS FOUNDATION - Flyer about the Foundation

The foundation's goal is to identify promising projects in early childhood education in socially disadvantaged areas and to support them sustainably financially and with the personal commitment of our employees. Support the 4C FOOTSTEPS STIFTUNG!

4C Whitepaper: Risk management for long-term corporate health

Discover the structured 4C model and optimize your processes today.

4C E-Booklet: PSD2 - Digital Transformation

A brief overview of the opportunities and requirements of PSD2, including the regulatory challenges non-banks must consider, as well as the admission package offered by the 4C GROUP.

4C Whitepaper: Reporting Factory - Reporting and Digitization

Reporting 4.0 enables digital and efficient reporting. The challenges of implementation are addressed while implementing best practices of a "Reporting Factory."

Publication: Communication on progress for the UN Global Compact 2022

Our CEO provides a statement of continued support, emphasizing the importance of human rights and labor standards, environmental protection and climate action, as well as corruption prevention.

4C Whitepaper: Ensure IT Competitiveness with a customized IT Personnel Strategy!

Innovation as a new core requirement necessitates an IT personnel strategy that acts as a catalyst for cultural change and is based on the strategic service portfolio.

4C E-Booklet: Efficiency Increase in Regulatory Reporting Processes

A three-step process aimed at reducing effort, increasing efficiency, and promoting informed decisions consists of taking stock, analyzing reports, and optimizing processes.

4C E-Booklet: Implementation or Change of Business Applications

The initial situation and the benefit for the customer are examined alongside the transformation drivers and the four stages for successful transformation.

4C Whitepaper: The 4C Maturity Model for evaluating the Performance of IT Control

Find out more about the 4C maturity model for optimizing your IT management in our white paper. Read it now and fully exploit your IT potential!

4C Whitepaper: Effective IT Risk Management

How to master IT risks for sustainable business success. Read now!

4C Whitepaper: Effective Group Controlling

Optimize corporate governance with effective Group Controlling. Discover the success factors and benefits of our method. Download now!

4C Whitepaper: Reporting requires a structured Closing Process

Optimize the closing process for better reporting. Discover proven methods from 4C GROUP. Read now!

4C Study: "Implementation of cybersecurity strategies in the energy sector"

This report provides insights into top management's awareness of cyber risks and highlights security challenges in the supply chain as well as the integration of future technologies.

4C Study: "IT Business Value"

Download the "4C Study 2022: IT Business Value" to explore a multidimensional approach to measuring and communicating business IT value. Dive deep into the challenges and potential solutions, and understand the fundamental aspects of IT Business Value: What, Why, Who, and How.

4C Study: "Success Factors of Customer Centricity"

This comprehensive study, developed in collaboration with leading CSOs, reveals the crucial success models and factors that set these companies apart.

4C Whitepaper: IFRS 16

Find out how you can master the change in accounting and optimize your contract management with our white paper on IFRS 16. Discover it now!

4C E-Booklet: IT Control in Insurance Companies

The realignment of the IT organization in insurance companies for a tailor-made, modern and sustainable IT.

4C E-Booklet: Robotic Process Automation

Understanding Robotic Process Automation is achieved by exploring its applications and functions, as well as developing a roadmap and providing a market overview of RPA solutions.

4C Study: "Attracting and retaining IT talent"

Discover key insights on how to attract top IT talent in our latest 4C study, "Attracting and Retaining IT Talent." This study answers crucial questions about what IT professionals look for in potential employers, their expectations from the recruitment and interview processes, and the most effective ways to engage them.

4C Study: "Measuring and communicating IT business value"

What is IT Business Value and how can it be measured? What does IT Business Value show and what share does IT have in the company's success?

4C Checklist - Framework Parameters for the perfect Consolidation Tool

Get a summary of typical criteria for selecting a consolidation system in our checklist.

4C Study: Collaboration of Innovation Departments

Collaboration with Münster University of Applied Sciences on the following research question: How can a balance be achieved between the freedom and creativity of innovation departments and successful collaboration with specialist departments from the core business?

Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.

4C E-Booklet: Intercultural Readiness Quick Check

Consistently increasing cultural diversity is a key response to demographic change and the basis of the mission of the cooperation between socialbee and the 4C GROUP. 
Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.

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4C E-Booklet: Intercultural Readiness Quick Check

Consistently increasing cultural diversity is a key response to demographic change and the basis of the mission of the cooperation between socialbee and the 4C GROUP. With the Intercultural Readiness Check, we can determine whether you and your company are ready for the future. 

4C Use Case Grohe: Group Consolidation

The automation and harmonization of complex processes and structures for efficient corporate reporting are facilitated through the transition to IFRS up to the integration of J-GAAP.

4C Use Case: Digital Business Model Development

An evolved, intelligent business model integrating existing products with new services.

4C Use Case: Digital Roadmap

Creation of a prioritized roadmap and decision template for project packages.

4C Use Case: Integrated Reporting

Introduction of centralized, company-wide internal reporting for profitability analysis.

4C Use Case: Driver Based Planning

Global standardization and digitization of driver-based planning.

4C Use Case: Target Operating Model

Development of a roadmap based on the dependencies of the options for the organization.

4C Use Case: Management Reporting

Redesign of management reporting at one of the market-leading companies in the building materials and timber trade.

4C Use Case: Business Partner Model

Identification of discrepancies and weaknesses in the business partner model (finance) through analysis and interviews.

4C Use Case: Agile Product Development

Agile product development of digital and innovative insurance products

4C Use Case: Reporting Factory

Central Reporting Factory to improve data quality and process automation in controlling.

4C Use Case: Performance Management

Implementation of an integrated performance management solution for group accounting and controlling.

Sales Up!

With Sales Up!, we leverage decades of operational sales experience combined with deep strategic expertise. We help you identify actionable potential through a quick and precise analysis of your sales processes, delivering rapid results while establishing a solid foundation for sustainable improvements.

4C Study: IT-Offshoring-Strategies for CIOs

Our latest study highlights trends, strategies, and best practices in IT offshoring among large German enterprises. It shows how companies are leveraging offshoring not only to address the talent shortage, but also to sustainably enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation.

4C Whitepaper: Sales Up!

Sales Efficiency as a Revenue Booster: How Companies Can Secure Competitive Advantages Through Optimized Sales Processes