{"id":999979184,"date":"2025-11-12T13:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T06:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/?p=999979184"},"modified":"2026-06-03T23:33:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:33:39","slug":"epm-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"EPM Case Study \u2013 Businesses successfully using EPM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Analyze with Bizzi <a href=\"https:\/\/sactona.com\/review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EPM Case Study<\/a> Sactona<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Japan \u2013 successful EPM users. How they overcame the limitations of Excel, standardized planning processes, and made faster decisions with unified data.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Case_Study_EPM_Panasonic_Eva-Net_toan_cau_%E2%80%94_giam_thoi_gian_du_bao_chuan_hoa_bao_cao\" >Panasonic EPM Case Study: Eva-Net Global \u2014 Reduce Forecasting Time &amp; Standardize Reporting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Boi_canh_truoc_khi_trien_khai\" >Background before implementation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Ket_qua_loi_ich_chinh\" >Key Results &amp; Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Bai_hoc_cho_doanh_nghiep_Viet\" >Lessons for Vietnamese businesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Case_Study_EPM_Fujifilm_Tu_thu_thap_PSI_2_ngay_sang_ket_hop_tuc_thi_nho_Sactona\" >Fujifilm EPM Case Study: From 2-Day PSI Collection to Instant Fusion Thanks to Sactona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Case_Study_EPM_Monex_Group_Sactona\" >Case Study EPM: Monex Group &amp; Sactona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Case_Study_EPM_LIXIL_Trien_khai_FP_A_toan_cau_trong_2_thang_%E2%80%94_Bai_hoc_ve_Speed_Scale\" >LIXIL EPM Case Study: Global FP&amp;A Implementation in 2 Months \u2014 Lessons in Speed &amp; Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Case_Study_EPM_Kaneka_Hop_nhat_Multi-Entity_tu_dong_xu_ly_ngoai_te_va_loai_bo_giao_dich_noi_bo\" >EPM Kaneka Case Study: Multi-Entity Consolidation, Automated Foreign Currency Processing, and Internal Transaction Elimination\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Case_Study_EPM_Sigmaxyz_Trien_khai_FP_A_toan_dien_trong_3_thang_%E2%80%93_Minh_chung_cho_toc_do_hieu_qua_EPM\" >EPM Sigmaxyz Case Study: Comprehensive FP&amp;A Implementation in 3 Months \u2013 Proof of EPM Speed &amp; Efficiency\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Cac_yeu_to_lam_nen_thanh_cong_trong_case_study_EPM\" >Factors for success in EPM case study<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Quan_tri_du_lieu_Data_Governance\" >Data Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Change_Management_Quan_tri_thay_doi\" >Change Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#KPI_va_co_che_do_luong_hieu_suat\" >KPI and performance measurement mechanism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Quy_trinh_Forecast_linh_hoat_hieu_qua\" >Flexible &amp; efficient Forecast process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Nhung_vai_tro_quyet_dinh_giup_doanh_nghiep_dung_EPM_thanh_cong\" >The decisive roles that help businesses use EPM successfully<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#CFO_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Cbao_tro_chien_luoc%E2%80%9D_cua_du_an\" >CFO \u2013 The \u201cstrategic sponsor\u201d of the project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#FP_A_Team_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Cvan_hanh_va_toi_uu%E2%80%9D_he_thong\" >FP&amp;A Team \u2013 The people who \u201coperate and optimize\u201d the system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#CEO_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Cdinh_huong_va_dan_dat_thay_doi%E2%80%9D\" >CEO \u2013 The person who \u201corients and leads change\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#PMO_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Ckiem_soat_va_ket_noi%E2%80%9D_toan_du_an\" >PMO \u2013 The person who \u201ccontrols and connects\u201d the entire project<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_case_study_EPM_thanh_cong_EPM_Success_Story\" >Frequently asked questions about successful EPM case studies (EPM Success Story)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#1_Doanh_nghiep_nao_da_trien_khai_EPM_dac_biet_la_Sactona_thanh_cong\" >1. Which businesses have successfully implemented EPM (especially Sactona)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#2_ROI_trung_binh_cua_cac_du_an_EPM_la_bao_nhieu\" >2. What is the average ROI of EPM projects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#3_Sactona_se_giup_CFO_Viet_Nam_ra_quyet_dinh_nhanh_nhu_the_nao\" >3. How will Sactona help Vietnamese CFOs make decisions quickly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#4_Thoi_gian_trien_khai_trung_binh_la_bao_lau\" >4. What is the average implementation time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#5_EPM_giup_gan_ket_chien_luoc_ke_hoach_hanh_dong_ra_sao\" >5. How does EPM help align strategy and action plans?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/epm-case-study\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_EPM_Panasonic_Eva-Net_toan_cau_%E2%80%94_giam_thoi_gian_du_bao_chuan_hoa_bao_cao\"><\/span><b>Panasonic EPM Case Study: Eva-Net Global \u2014 Reduce Forecasting Time &amp; Standardize Reporting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Panasonic case shows that digital transformation in finance does not necessarily start with expensive software, but from standardization, flexibility, and prioritizing user experience. Vietnamese businesses can absolutely learn from this model to <\/span><b>Shorten forecasting times, speed up response times, and make decisions based on real data.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boi_canh_truoc_khi_trien_khai\"><\/span><b>Background before implementation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panasonic previously had a management accounting system used in the consolidated accounting system, but when updating the budget\/revenue and expenditure changes continuously, it had to wait until <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half a day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to update.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there is an organizational change, the system must <\/span><b>stop working for at least 1 month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reflect these changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management methods vary between units, and some work still has to be done outside the system to ensure consistency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting to headquarters and to subsidiaries takes place twice, through multiple layers of organization, resulting in large delays.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_qua_loi_ich_chinh\"><\/span><b>Key Results &amp; Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time taken to perform monthly forecast work has been reduced from <\/span><b>7 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> down to <\/span><b>5.5 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After closing. With the time saved, staff can spend more time on <\/span><b>analyze data and create explanations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of just doing the paperwork<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizational changes \u2013 which previously took nearly a month to reflect \u2013 now only need <\/span><b>modify master data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is fine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standardization of meeting materials produced by member companies has progressed to a point where <\/span><b>reduce templates to \u00bc<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to before<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cEva-Net\u201d system with Sactona helps Panasonic \u201ccapture management information on a globally consolidated basis\u201d and \u201crespond flexibly to changes in the business environment\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bai_hoc_cho_doanh_nghiep_Viet\"><\/span><b>Lessons for Vietnamese businesses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce processing times not just with \u201cnew technology\u201d, but with process standardization: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panasonic does not replace the entire financial system but standardizes the planning - reporting - forecasting on the same platform. Therefore, before investing in technology, Vietnamese businesses need to review internal processes, eliminate duplication and unify reporting formats (templates, targets, terms). This helps the EPM or BI system when deployed to truly save time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility in organizational change is vital<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It took Panasonic 1 month to update the structural changes, but after having Sactona, it only needed to edit the master data. Fast-growing Vietnamese businesses (retail chains, FMCG, logistics...) should prioritize flexible systems that allow self-configuration, without depending too much on IT or software suppliers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standardizing data across departments is the foundation of digital transformation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Panasonic reduced the number of report templates to only \u00bc compared to before, creating a unified data language across the group. Vietnamese businesses often encounter &quot;data silos&quot; (one file per department, one format).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979190\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979190\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vietnamese businesses can learn from Panasonic&#039;s model to shorten forecasting time, increase response speed and make decisions based on real data.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_EPM_Fujifilm_Tu_thu_thap_PSI_2_ngay_sang_ket_hop_tuc_thi_nho_Sactona\"><\/span><b>Fujifilm EPM Case Study: From 2-Day PSI Collection to Instant Fusion Thanks to Sactona<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it ramps up global production of its X-series mirrorless cameras, Fujifilm faces the challenge of forecasting ever-changing demand. Gathering data from multiple markets takes days, making the supply chain slow to react to market fluctuations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Background<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fujifilm&#039;s Imaging Solutions division, which produces the X-series mirrorless cameras with hundreds of SKUs, has to manage global demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They need to move from monthly to weekly forecasting, but collecting PSI (orders + inventory + demand) from international offices takes <\/span><b>2 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just for general information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distributed Excel aggregation of multiple components is a bottleneck in the supply chain (SCM).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Results &amp; Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time to collect and consolidate PSI data from countries is reduced from ~2 days to \u201cinstant\u201d. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to that, SCM can react faster to demand fluctuations, deciding to increase\/decrease production at any time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendly forecasting interface (Excel-based) makes it easy for international offices to adopt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Lessons for Vietnamese businesses<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When managing multinational\/multi-SKU supply chains and demand, a forecasting system is needed. <\/span><b>shorten data collection cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to speed up the reaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a familiar interface (like Excel) helps users accept the system faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for weekly or faster moving forecasts rather than just monthly reporting \u2013 especially in fast moving industries like FMCG, cosmetics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979185\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979185 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-1.jpg\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fujifilm EPM Case Study: From 2-Day PSI Collection to Instant Fusion Thanks to Sactona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_EPM_Monex_Group_Sactona\"><\/span><b>Case Study EPM: Monex Group &amp; Sactona<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of Japan\u2019s leading fintech companies, Monex needed to optimize its budgeting and forecasting processes in a fast-moving environment. Previously, they spent a lot of time on manual tasks and cross-checking data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Background<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monex Group needed to improve its budget management and forecasting productivity as it operated in a rapidly changing financial environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The previous system was too complex, making it difficult to analyze non-financial data along with cost details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a more flexible and intuitive budgeting\/forecasting system for top users.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Results &amp; Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sactona system eliminates repetitive tasks, reduces manual work and simplifies budget forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve budget accuracy, eliminate double-checking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance staff shift focus from data collection to analysis &amp; strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Lessons for Vietnamese businesses<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the business environment is highly volatile (such as finance, fintech, e-commerce), the budget system needs to be flexible &amp; easy to use to quickly &quot;run&quot; scenarios.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplifying the form and eliminating redundancy saves time and the risk of error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance is not just about numbers but needs to be transformed into an \u201cadvisor\u201d to support business \u2013 the system must support this.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979186\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979186\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979186 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-3.jpg\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monex is one of Japan&#039;s leading fintech companies, successfully applying Sactona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_EPM_LIXIL_Trien_khai_FP_A_toan_cau_trong_2_thang_%E2%80%94_Bai_hoc_ve_Speed_Scale\"><\/span><b>LIXIL EPM Case Study: Global FP&amp;A Implementation in 2 Months \u2014 Lessons in Speed &amp; Scale<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LIXIL \u2013 Japan\u2019s leading manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and building materials \u2013 is going through a period of intense M&amp;A. They need a unified global financial system, yet flexible enough to adapt to constant organizational change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Background<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LIXIL is in a period of strong globalization, many M&amp;A, need a global management system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously, data collection and synthesis were done using Excel, which was very time consuming. Many changes were required (e.g. IFRS, new indicators).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires rapid deployment (in just a few months) to accommodate organizational changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Results &amp; Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only <\/span><b>2 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from project inception to LIXIL&#039;s global FP&amp;A system being operational.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight, flexible system that allows internal units to operate autonomously and respond quickly to organizational changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the burden on user input, making data entry and reporting easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Lessons for Vietnamese businesses<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there are multiple international subsidiaries or branches, choose a deployment solution <\/span><b>fast and light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help reduce implementation risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility in configuration to respond to organizational changes, metrics, and reporting is critical.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly interface \u2013 no long training required \u2013 helps speed adoption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979187\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979187\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4.png\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4.png 2560w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4-2048x1366.png 2048w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-4-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LIXIL EPM Case Study: Global FP&amp;A Implementation in 2 Months<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_EPM_Kaneka_Hop_nhat_Multi-Entity_tu_dong_xu_ly_ngoai_te_va_loai_bo_giao_dich_noi_bo\"><\/span><b>EPM Kaneka Case Study: Multi-Entity Consolidation, Automated Foreign Currency Processing, and Internal Transaction Elimination\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaneka is a diversified chemical conglomerate with dozens of business divisions. Previously, each division prepared its own forecasts using Excel, which made consolidation and elimination of internal transactions time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Background<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaneka applies a performance management cycle (monthly consolidated performance forecast for the next 3 months). Business divisions also use separate Excel, which is a huge burden.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system does not yet support: foreign currency conversion, multi-step allocation, internal transaction elimination, consolidation by business organization\/group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Results &amp; Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy Sactona with the above features: foreign currency conversion, allocation, internal transaction elimination, faster consolidation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve forecasting accuracy &amp; speed across the company. Standardize accounting management activities of business units.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Lessons for Vietnamese businesses<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In multi-industry, multi-unit enterprises with complex requirements (foreign currency, allocation, consolidation), a suitable infrastructure system is needed from the beginning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardizing the way data is recorded, allocated, and consolidated is important for accurate and fast data reflection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a system that is easy to operate and supports non-IT people in adjusting configurations will help businesses be more proactive when making changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979188\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979188\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-5.png\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"546\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-5.png 2048w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-5-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-5-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-5-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-5-1536x699.png 1536w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-5-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPM Kaneka Case Study: Multi-Entity Consolidation, Automated Foreign Currency Processing, and Internal Transaction Elimination<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_EPM_Sigmaxyz_Trien_khai_FP_A_toan_dien_trong_3_thang_%E2%80%93_Minh_chung_cho_toc_do_hieu_qua_EPM\"><\/span><b>EPM Sigmaxyz Case Study: Comprehensive FP&amp;A Implementation in 3 Months \u2013 Proof of EPM Speed &amp; Efficiency\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIGMAXYZ is Japan&#039;s leading strategy &amp; technology consulting company, supporting businesses in implementing comprehensive digital transformation (DX) - from process redesign to new service development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Background<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many clients like H2O Retailing need to build digital platforms to develop new business models.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge is to test quickly while ensuring commercial viability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Results &amp; Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successfully deployed new digital services, reaching 55,000 users after 10 months, exceeding the initial target.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full support from consulting, design to operation helps businesses deploy quickly and stably.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Lessons for Vietnamese businesses<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital transformation is not just about implementing technology but about redesigning processes and customer experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a partner with both business and technology mindset to lead the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start small with a pilot but measure effectiveness to scale quickly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979189\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979189\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979189\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-6.jpg\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-6.jpg 780w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/case-study-epm-6-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SIGMAXYZ is Japan&#039;s leading strategy &amp; technology consulting company.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_yeu_to_lam_nen_thanh_cong_trong_case_study_EPM\"><\/span><b>Factors for success in EPM case study<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful EPM businesses do not come from technology alone, but from a combination of <\/span><b>4 strategic elements: data \u2013 people \u2013 process \u2013 measurement. <\/b>Vietnamese businesses that want to achieve similar results need to consider EPM as a management transformation project, not just a \u201cfinancial software implementation\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quan_tri_du_lieu_Data_Governance\"><\/span><b>Data Governance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standardizing financial and operational data is a key foundation for businesses to effectively transition to an EPM system.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Companies like Panasonic and LIXIL have succeeded by establishing standardized data sets, communicating between departments, reducing manual errors and increasing reporting reliability.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lesson for Vietnamese businesses: It is necessary to set the goal of data unification from the beginning, avoiding the situation of &quot;disjointed data&quot; that makes EPM a separate tool instead of an integrated one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Management_Quan_tri_thay_doi\"><\/span><b>Change Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The change is not only in technology, but also in thinking and decision-making habits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fujifilm and Monex are prime examples of how they provide ongoing training to their finance staff, helping them transition from manual Excel processing to strategic analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesson: Vietnamese businesses need to have clear internal communication about the benefits of EPM, have a training and support roadmap throughout, and avoid the &quot;fear of innovation&quot; mentality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979174\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979174\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979174\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/epm-minh-bach-du-lieu-4.webp\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"686\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/epm-minh-bach-du-lieu-4.webp 1792w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/epm-minh-bach-du-lieu-4-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/epm-minh-bach-du-lieu-4-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/epm-minh-bach-du-lieu-4-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/epm-minh-bach-du-lieu-4-1536x878.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/epm-minh-bach-du-lieu-4-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enterprises using EPM that want to achieve similar results need to view EPM as a management transformation project, not just a \u201cfinancial software implementation.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KPI_va_co_che_do_luong_hieu_suat\"><\/span><b>KPI and performance measurement mechanism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM is only effective when <\/span><b>KPIs are tied to specific business goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kaneka and Sigmaxyz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has implemented a real-time data-driven KPI system, allowing <\/span><b>departmental performance appraisal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right in the planning cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesson: Don&#039;t apply KPIs in a spread-out manner; <\/span><b>Identify core metrics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., forecast accuracy, reporting time, budget variance) to measure EPM effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_trinh_Forecast_linh_hoat_hieu_qua\"><\/span><b>Flexible &amp; efficient Forecast process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Before EPM, most corporations took weeks to complete forecasts; after implementation, this time was reduced to days thanks to automation and data modeling.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Monex and Panasonic made great strides by standardizing scenario planning models, helping management make quick decisions when the market fluctuates.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lesson: Vietnamese businesses should shift from static to dynamic forecasting, leveraging EPM to simulate various financial scenarios, especially in a rapidly changing environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nhung_vai_tro_quyet_dinh_giup_doanh_nghiep_dung_EPM_thanh_cong\"><\/span><b>The decisive roles that help businesses use EPM successfully<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From EPM case studies of businesses successfully using EPM, it can be seen that EPM, CFO, FP&amp;A, CEO and PMO are key roles in EPM implementation, ensuring the connection between strategy - data - people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CFO_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Cbao_tro_chien_luoc%E2%80%9D_cua_du_an\"><\/span><b>CFO \u2013 The \u201cstrategic sponsor\u201d of the project<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CFOs must have a deep understanding of the FP&amp;A process, have a digital mindset, and be willing to redesign the process instead of just \u201cdigitizing old tools\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be the sponsor and decision maker that guides the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure EPM aligns with overall financial strategy: budget management, performance, profitability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate clearly about business goals and quantifiable benefits (reduce forecast time, increase data accuracy, shorten closing time\u2026).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act as a liaison between leadership and implementation team, ensuring commitment and resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FP_A_Team_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Cvan_hanh_va_toi_uu%E2%80%9D_he_thong\"><\/span><b>FP&amp;A Team \u2013 The people who \u201coperate and optimize\u201d the system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FP&amp;A teams need to be trained in-depth on EPM tools and data-driven thinking, avoiding just stopping at \u201cinput data\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the key user of the EPM system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define financial model logic, reporting templates, forecasting processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convert from manual Excel to automated forecasting models, increasing speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate with IT and PMO to ensure actual \u2013 budget \u2013 forecast data are connected and continuously updated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CEO_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Cdinh_huong_va_dan_dat_thay_doi%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>CEO \u2013 The person who \u201corients and leads change\u201d<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEOs need to link EPM with the goal of digital transformation and sustainable growth, not just a math problem <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/epm-kiem-soat-chi-phi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM cost control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure EPM is not seen as a finance department project, but as an enterprise-wide governance platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create positive pressure on departments to comply with new processes, unify data recording and reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a \u201ccultural change sponsor\u201d \u2013 without the CEO\u2019s support, the project is likely to fall into a half-hearted state.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979153\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC.webp\" alt=\"case-study-epm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The CEO plays the role of \u201cinitiator and change leader\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PMO_%E2%80%93_Nguoi_%E2%80%9Ckiem_soat_va_ket_noi%E2%80%9D_toan_du_an\"><\/span><b>PMO \u2013 The person who \u201ccontrols and connects\u201d the entire project<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMO must have dual knowledge (finance + project management), be able to make quick decisions and resolve conflicts between parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination point between groups (Finance \u2013 IT \u2013 Vendor).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track timeline, resources, scope, and quality of implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the right person \u2013 right job \u2013 right schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act as a bridge to help transition from deployment to stabilization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_case_study_EPM_thanh_cong_EPM_Success_Story\"><\/span><b>Frequently asked questions about successful EPM case studies (EPM Success Story)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a summary of common questions about EPM case studies, ROI and actual implementation time with Sactona EPM in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Doanh_nghiep_nao_da_trien_khai_EPM_dac_biet_la_Sactona_thanh_cong\"><\/span><b>1. Which businesses have successfully implemented EPM (especially Sactona)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Japanese corporations such as Panasonic, Fujifilm, LIXIL, Monex, Kaneka and Sigmaxyz have applied Sactona - a specialized EPM solution for the Finance department.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall results:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce forecasting time by 40\u201360% and standardize reporting processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successfully transitioned from manual Excel to a digital platform, allowing CFOs to focus on strategic analysis rather than data aggregation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_ROI_trung_binh_cua_cac_du_an_EPM_la_bao_nhieu\"><\/span><b>2. What is the average ROI of EPM projects?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/loi-ich-epm-cho-doanh-nghiep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of EPM for businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 ROI aspect according to statistics from real case studies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average ROI is 120\u2013180% in 12\u201318 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By reducing financial operating costs, shortening planning cycles, and speeding up decision making, EPM brings long-term value in terms of transparency and more accurate forecasting in addition to quantitative benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sactona_se_giup_CFO_Viet_Nam_ra_quyet_dinh_nhanh_nhu_the_nao\"><\/span><b>3. How will Sactona help Vietnamese CFOs make decisions quickly?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sactona is designed to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically connect actual data \u2013 plan \u2013 forecast,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides real-time visual dashboards,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows CFOs to simulate what-if scenarios and immediately assess the impact on profits, costs, or budgets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From days of analysis to just hours \u2013 CFOs can react quickly to market fluctuations or executive requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Thoi_gian_trien_khai_trung_binh_la_bao_lau\"><\/span><b>4. What is the average implementation time?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Sactona&#039;s flexible deployment model:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small and medium enterprises: about 2\u20133 months,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large corporations (multiple business units): 4\u20136 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the Excel-like interface and built-in financial module, user onboarding time is 30\u201340% faster than traditional EPM software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_EPM_giup_gan_ket_chien_luoc_ke_hoach_hanh_dong_ra_sao\"><\/span><b>5. How does EPM help align strategy and action plans?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM is more than just a budgeting tool \u2013 it&#039;s a bridge between strategic goals and concrete actions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translate strategic goals (e.g., increase profits by 15%) into detailed financial plans for each department.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuously monitor actual performance vs. plan, helping management make early adjustments when there are discrepancies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a \u201cPerformance Loop\u201d: strategy \u2192 action \u2192 measure \u2192 adjust \u2192 new strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through analyzing EPM case studies of businesses that successfully used EPM, it can be seen that EPM is not only for multinational corporations - but can also be effectively applied in Vietnamese businesses if implemented appropriately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><b>Conclude\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The successful EPM case study (EPM Success Story) has proven that EPM is a lever to help CFOs and CEOs move from reactive management to proactive management, standardizing the planning - forecasting - reporting process. With Sactona, Vietnamese enterprises can achieve the same level of flexibility, transparency and accurate forecasting as international corporations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi Vietnam is the exclusive distribution partner of Sactona Japan, providing a new generation EPM solution - easy to use, quick to deploy, and maintaining the familiar experience on Excel. 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