Cost Optimization Insights


2026 North American SG&A Cost Study and Scorecard

Revenue Is Growing. SG&A Costs Are Growing Faster.

SG&A costs have outpaced revenue growth for five consecutive years at North America’s largest companies. Even organizations improving selling, general…

2026 European SG&A Cost Study and Scorecard

SG&A Has Reached a Tipping Point

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs have reached a five-year high across Europe’s largest companies. Even with stronger revenue growth,…

Expense Management Solutions

Expense Management Solutions

Expense management solutions help businesses streamline and automate the handling of employee expenses. This includes capturing and creating expense reports,…

Vision 2030 for Enabling Functions: Unlocking Value from Transformation and AI Programs

Vision 2030 for Enabling Functions: Unlocking Value from Transformation and AI Programs

Are your organizations unlocking value from transformation and AI programs? Watch this replay to discover the latest trends, insights and…

2026 Supply Chain Key Issues

2026 Supply Chain Key Issues

AI is delivering measurable supply chain results – but few organizations are scaling impact. Learn how leaders move beyond pilots…

2026 human resources key issues including workforce transformation, talent strategy, and AI adoption

2026 HR Key Issues

HR leaders are turning AI into workforce performance in 2026. See how leading organizations are redesigning the HR operating model…

2026 global business services key issues focused on operating model and value creation

2026 GBS Key Issues

GBS leaders are moving past AI experimentation and delivering real performance impact in 2026. As workloads rise 15% while resources…

2026 procurement key issues covering cost optimization, digital sourcing, and resilience

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 including finance transformation, analytics, and automation

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 including AI, cloud modernization, and cybersecurity

2026 Technology Key Issues

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

Accounts Payable Perspective Summary Report showing accounts payable performance perspective

Digital World Class® Matrix: 2025 Accounts Payable Provider Perspective – Summary Report

The Hackett Group’s 2025 Accounts Payable Digital World Class® Matrix reveals the AP platforms delivering measurable impact in automation, cycle…

Accounts Payable Perspective Full Report

Digital World Class® Matrix: 2025 Accounts Payable Provider Perspective – Full Report

Gain the full intelligence available in the 2025 Digital World Class® Matrix: Accounts Payable Provider Perspective – available for purchase.…