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2026 Procurement Key Issues

2026 Procurement Key Issues

Procurement leaders are turning AI into a measurable impact in 2026. Discover how leading organizations are improving performance as AI…

2026 Finance Key Issues

2026 Finance Key Issues

Finance leaders are turning AI into results in 2026. Discover how top organizations are improving performance as AI reshapes the…

2026 Technology Key Issues

2026 Technology Key Issues

The Hackett Group’s 2026 Technology Key Issues Study shows a clear divide emerging – leading enterprises are redesigning workflows to…

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…

From Risk to Readiness: The Executive Playbook for Scaling AI in Technology

From Risk to Readiness: The Executive Playbook for Scaling AI in Technology

Most technology functions are advancing AI, but few are ready to scale. The Hackett Group’s Technology AI Readiness Playbook reveals…

Risk to Readiness Gen AI in Procurement

From Risk to Readiness: The Executive Playbook for Scaling AI in Procurement

Only a small share of procurement teams are realizing the promise of AI, yet leaders like Micron and McCormick are…

From Risk to Readiness: The Executive Playbook for Scaling AI in HR

From Risk to Readiness: The Executive Playbook for Scaling AI in HR

Human resources (HR) workloads are rising while staffing shrinks – and AI is key to closing the gap. Yet, most…

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 European SG&A Cost Study and Scorecard

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%…

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…

HR Tech 2025: The New Reality of AI in HR

HR Tech 2025: The New Reality of AI in HR

AI has moved beyond hype—reshaping how HR attracts, manages, and retains talent. The Hackett Group’s HR Tech Retrospective 2025 distills…

Unlock 7x Faster Insights: 2025 MDM & Data Governance Poll Reveals Top Performer Secrets

Unlock 7x Faster Insights: 2025 MDM & Data Governance Poll Reveals Top Performer Secrets

Top performers deliver up to 7x higher reporting efficiency and 5x greater data accuracy through enterprise-wide master data management (MDM).…

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