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AI in FP&A: From Reporting Burden to Decision Advantage
Most financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams still spend more time assembling data and not enough time on decisions. Leading…
Smarter. Faster. Gen AI-Driven Finance.
Economic uncertainty demands sharper decisions and faster action. Digital World Class® finance teams meet the challenge – delivering forecasts 57%…
Achieve Cost Leadership: How US Top Performers Use an Agentic Strategy to Slash SG&A Costs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs for U.S. enterprises have surged to 14.3% of revenue – the highest in five…
From Risk to Readiness: The Executive Playbook for Scaling AI in Finance
Half of finance leaders doubt their AI readiness, yet pioneers like IBM and Bosch are achieving 10%-15% productivity gains. This…
Achieving Digital World Class® Transformation in Finance With Gen AI
In times of economic uncertainty, the pressure on finance executives is more intense than ever. Strategic decisions must be made…
Master Cost Leadership Now: Learn from Europe’s Gen AI Leaders
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) costs have skyrocketed to 11.5% of revenue, the highest since 2020, with just 18%…
Reimagine Finance Performance With Gen AI
On this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough podcast”, the hosts delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on…
Unlock €1.4 Trillion in Working Capital – What Europe’s Leading Firms Do Differently
The Hackett Group’s 2025 European Working Capital Survey reveals €1.4 trillion trapped across Europe’s top 1,000 companies. As cash conversion…
2025 Working Capital Survey: Seize $1.7 Trillion in Working Capital – See How Top Companies Do It
Discover how The Hackett Group’s 2025 U.S. Working Capital Survey uncovers a $1.7 trillion liquidity opportunity. Learn how top companies…
Digital World Class® Matrix: Cash Application Software Vendor Market Perspective – Summary Report
Your essential guide to choosing cash application technology that transforms liquidity, efficiency and customer experience. This in-depth report evaluates leading…
Digital World Class® Matrix: Cash Application Software Vendor Market Perspective – Full Report
This in-depth report features detailed vendor profiles, customer satisfaction insights, and side-by-side comparisons across 10 core capabilities and 6 value…
Optimize Costs in Turbulent Times: How Enabling Functions Are Reacting Now
Watch this on-demand webcast for the discussion on how to drive top performance across enabling functions in a volatile, uncertain,…
AI Is Reshaping Financial Forecasting – Is Your Team Ready?
In today’s era of economic volatility – fueled by trade disruptions, inflation shocks and geopolitical swings – traditional forecasting is…
Leverage AI for Operational Excellence and Strategic Cost Management
The life sciences industry faces mounting pressures: patent cliffs, geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory, and legislative changes threaten drug prices and revenue…
Smarter. Faster. Gen AI-Driven Finance.
Economic uncertainty demands sharper decisions and faster action. Digital World Class® finance teams meet the challenge – delivering forecasts 57%…
Digital World Class® Matrix: Payroll Software Provider Perspective – Summary Report
The Hackett Group’s 2025 Digital World Class® Matrix: Payroll Software Provider Perspective evaluates 18 leading payroll platforms, uncovering which providers…