Education Sessions
Transforming Financial Services: An Oracle Cloud customer showcase
Abstract
Join Oracle and Grant Thornton to learn how our customers are revolutionizing the financial services industry. Our customers are using Oracle Cloud to streamline processes and controls, enhance reporting capabilities and integrate innovative financial and human capital solutions. Learn about the game-changing employee impact of Oracle Cloud on strategic decision-making for enterprise transformation. Gain valuable insights from project highlights, challenges faced and the significant impact on operations. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions to deepen your understanding and participate in an engaging Q&A session.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10 | 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. PT
Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Speakers: Mike Pilch, Deron Stoecklein and Jim Cowart, Grant Thornton & Adam Scott and Aman Desouza, Oracle
Mastering Enterprise Data Management: Insights and strategies for business optimization with Connected Ledger
Abstract
Explore how Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM) uncovers invaluable insights across the entire financial spectrum, offering robust drill-down capabilities with Grant Thornton’s Connected Ledger. Engage in an interactive dialogue, highlighting the pivotal role of establishing a strong foundation for advanced analytics and AI-driven strategies within Oracle Cloud. Learn more about Connected Ledger and the crucial role of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) in ensuring seamless data alignment. In this session, we discuss key strategies for crafting a roadmap that guarantees successful implementation, setting the stage for enhanced business performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of cutting-edge data management strategies that drive operational excellence.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10 | 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. PT
Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Speakers: Matt Lavery, Grant Thornton & Doug Cosby, Oracle
Best practices for planning and implementing a tax engine in your Oracle ecosystem
Abstract
Join Grant Thornton and Vertex as we showcase key considerations in the planning and implementation of tax engines. Attendees will gain valuable insights into key considerations, including the necessity of tax engines and the optimal timing for integrating them into an ERP implementation or upgrade. We will also dive into best practices for successful deployments and business processes, as well as common risks associated with tax engine implementations and effective strategies for managing them. Join us as we share our expertise on navigating the complexities of tax engine integration with confidence.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 11 | 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. PT
Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Speakers: Ray Vizza, Grant Thornton & Marc Duclos, Vertex
Cutting-edge innovations in Oracle Cloud SCM: Planning for emerging needs and challenges
Abstract
In this session, we will explore the latest capabilities within Oracle Cloud SCM. Gain exclusive insights into Oracle's newest releases and learn how these state-of-the-art solutions are revolutionizing supply chain operations, addressing custom and third-party applications and streamlining or replacing manual processes. In addition, we will showcase unique solutions, developed collaboratively with our clients, tailored to meet SCM needs, including industry-specific requirements not yet available in the standard Oracle Cloud offerings.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 11 | 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. PT
Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Speakers: Gayle Brim, Grant Thornton
Enterprise Transformation: Clayton Home’s journey with Oracle Cloud
Abstract
Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the largest U.S. builder of off-site housing, with 28 supply facilities, 40 home-building facilities and 380+ retail centers; its 21,000 employees serve their customers by providing homes, mortgages and insurance. Join this session to learn about Clayton's multi-year, multi-phase Oracle Cloud journey and how they made tough decisions to support their implementation roadmap.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 11 | 12:30 p.m.
Location: CloudWorld Hub, Connect Theater 2
Speakers: Steve Quante, Clayton Homes (Berkshire Hathaway) & Martin Hayward, Grant Thornton
