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2025 US SG&A Cost Study and Scorecard

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…

2025 Working Capital Survey Europe

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…

Risk to Readiness Gen AI in Finance

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…

2025 Working Capital Survey

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…


2024 European Working Capital Survey Highlights

2024 European Working Capital Survey Highlights

The Hackett Group’s 2024 Working Capital Survey reveals a staggering $1.3 trillion in untapped working capital opportunity as the largest…

2024 Working Capital Survey: Reversal of Fortune

2024 Working Capital Survey: Reversal of Fortune

The Hackett Group’s 2024 Working Capital Survey reveals a staggering $1.76 trillion in untapped working capital opportunity as the largest…

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Generative AI: Fundamentals for Finance

Season 6, Episode 4

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is revolutionizing financial reporting processes, streamlining operations and empowering finance teams to make more informed,…

The Digital World Class<sup>®</sup> Advantage Series – Intelligent Finance: Insights From Top Performers

The Digital World Class® Advantage Series – Intelligent Finance: Insights From Top Performers

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is propelling finance performance to new heights – producing advanced analytics, forecasting with greater clarity…

The Finance Digital World Class® by the Numbers: Insights From Top Performers

The Finance Digital World Class® by the Numbers: Insights From Top Performers

Get performance metrics for finance organizations, including cost, staffing and productivity. In fact, Digital World Class® finance organizations are 44%…

Gen AI, AI consulting, AI for business, AI in finance, AI strategy consulting

Level Up With Gen AI – Insights From Top Finance Performers

6 Min Read

The advent of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is not just a technological advancement; it’s revolutionizing how finance organizations level…

Gen AI and the Legal Function Operating Model

Gen AI and the Legal Function Operating Model

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the corporate legal function, offering an unprecedented opportunity to enhance both efficiency and effectiveness.

AI Operating Model: Implement the Power of AI

AI Operating Model: Implement the Power of AI

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is fundamentally changing how businesses process information, perform work, interact with employees and serve customers.

Gen AI, AI consulting, AI for business, AI in finance, AI strategy consulting

Future-Forward Insights: Key Takeaways From the 2024 OneStream Splash Conference

Season 5, Episode 32

Andy Moore and Peter Fugere reflect on the vibrant atmosphere and key takeaways from the recent OneStream Splash conference in…

Gen AI, AI consulting, AI for business, AI in finance, AI strategy consulting

AI and Enterprise Platforms

Season 5, Episode 28

We explore how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is reshaping industries and opening new pathways for innovation. As businesses embrace…

Gen AI, AI consulting, AI for business, AI in finance, AI strategy consulting

Five Steps to Unlock the Power of Gen AI in Finance

3 Min Read

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and other AI technologies are disrupting how finance organizations operate while reinventing what’s possible.

Gen AI, AI consulting, AI for business, AI in finance, AI strategy consulting

Provider Perspective: EPM Software Digital World Class® Matrix

Season 5, Episode 27

What sets apart top-tier enterprise performance management (EPM) providers, enabling them to deliver unparalleled value and capabilities? Explore the integration…

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