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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…
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…
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…
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
The Hackett Group’s 2024 Working Capital Survey reveals a staggering $1.76 trillion in untapped working capital opportunity as the largest…
Generative AI: Fundamentals for Finance
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is revolutionizing financial reporting processes, streamlining operations and empowering finance teams to make more informed,…
Level Up With Gen AI – Insights From Top Finance Performers
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
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
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is fundamentally changing how businesses process information, perform work, interact with employees and serve customers.
Future-Forward Insights: Key Takeaways From the 2024 OneStream Splash Conference
Andy Moore and Peter Fugere reflect on the vibrant atmosphere and key takeaways from the recent OneStream Splash conference in…
AI and Enterprise Platforms
We explore how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is reshaping industries and opening new pathways for innovation. As businesses embrace…
Five Steps to Unlock the Power of Gen AI in Finance
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and other AI technologies are disrupting how finance organizations operate while reinventing what’s possible.
Provider Perspective: EPM Software Digital World Class® Matrix
What sets apart top-tier enterprise performance management (EPM) providers, enabling them to deliver unparalleled value and capabilities? Explore the integration…
Mid-Market Digital Transformation
What unique challenges do mid-market companies have when it comes to digital transformation? How can they overcome them? A discussion…
Customer-to-Cash Receivables Software – Digital World Class® Matrix Research
What factors enable some customer-to-cash (C2C) receivables software providers to deliver far greater value and breadth of capabilities than others?…