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How can procurement analytics deliver 63X ROI and $20M in additional savings per $1B of spend analyzed? Join The Hackett Group® and Sievo for a data-driven conversation that decodes the true levers of procurement analytics ROI – based on independent research with Sievo customers. Featuring Richard Gardner, Sr. Director, Market Intelligence, and Elizabeth Rothman Zucker, MBA, Associate Principal, The Hackett Group®, with Aabhas Bhardwaj, VP of Partnerships, Sievo. Register now: https://bit.ly/474VN72

AI is transforming the HR function. Last month's HR Tech Conference, which brought together 400+ vendors and 7,000+ practitioners, was ground zero for the latest insights, tools, and strategies shaping the future of HR. The Hackett Group’s Matthew Merker distills the key takeaways from this year’s event: - How “human-in-the-loop” AI is redefining HR - What leading vendors are doing to prove measurable ROI - How solution providers are developing cost-effective solutions for mid-market and SMBs - What’s next for HR’s role as a strategic business partner Download the report now: https://lnkd.in/gjNt2gHK

Join us for a dynamic session with Coupa exploring the real meaning of intake & orchestration (I&O) and its transformative impact on the source-to-pay (S2P) process. You’ll gain clarity on how smart intake captures demand and how orchestration drives fulfillment across procurement, IT, finance, and legal – reducing friction, accelerating cycle times, and improving compliance. See Coupa’s Smart Intake in action and engage directly with experts from Coupa and The Hackett Group®: -Benoît Tournant, Digital Procurement Practice Leader, Northern Europe, The Hackett Group®  -Nikhil Gaur, Director, Strategic Projects & Research Analyst, Spend Matters, A Hackett Group Division  -Frederick White, Solutions Consultant, Coupa Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gjv9zy3z 

The Hackett Group’s Vin Kumar (he/him) recently joined Paul Morrison of WNS to unpack the world of Agentic AI, exploring how reasoning, orchestration, and adaptive execution are reshaping retail and CPG operations. A thoughtful discussion on how Agentic AI – guided by human expertise and real business context – is driving the next wave of intelligent operations. 

What a week in London. The energy, ideas, and collaboration made this year's Gen AI Breakthrough Conference one to remember. Thank you to our delegates, speakers, sponsors, and The Hackett Group® team for sparking the conversations and connections that are shaping what’s next in Gen AI. 

We’re thrilled to be partnering with IRIS CARBON® as sponsors of this year’s Reuters Events Sustainable Business : Sustainability Europe 2025, 21-22 October, in London. Join 500+ senior executives as we provide practical strategies to navigate regulatory overload, build financially sound sustainability arguments, and drive real action. Hope to see you there! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4naeM4N

Andrew Warzecha, Tracee Bowles, CPP, SHRM-SCP, and Matthew Merker unpack findings from our Digital World Class® Payroll Study in this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough” Podcast. They explore how top-performing organizations achieve accuracy, efficiency, and employee trust. They also discuss how automation and Gen AI are redefining payroll operations — helping organizations align technology, compliance, and experience. Tune in to the episode here: https://bit.ly/4n58Qdm Get more insights from our Digital World Class® Matrix – Payroll Software Provider Perspective: Summary report (complimentary with registration):  https://lnkd.in/daZEzJim   Full report (inquire about purchasing): https://lnkd.in/dQyrtK6J

Finance leaders are prioritizing cash flow in 2025 – but a widening 18-day DSO gap separates top performers from the rest, representing a $600B opportunity. Join The Hackett Group’s Bryan DeGraw and István Bodó, and Billtrust’s Nick Izquierdo on November 5 for a discussion on proven strategies to transform receivables into a driver of growth and liquidity. Learn why AI-powered receivables management software is becoming essential for cash flow optimization and gain practical steps CFOs can take to capture their share of the $600B opportunity. Register here: https://bit.ly/478Pjmg

We’re looking forward to joining the conversation at Arkestro Optimal ’25 in Houston later this month! 

AI is reshaping the world of work – and HR leaders are at the center of this transformation. Join The Hackett Group® and Dayforce on October 28 in Washington, DC, for Dayforce Engage: AI and the Leadership Opportunity for HR. Hear how forward-thinking leaders are preparing their organizations to lead through change and unlock new levels of workforce performance. Featuring a fireside chat with: - Jillian Black, Director of People Operations, Baltimore Ravens - Harry Osle, Principal & CHRO, The Hackett Group® - Chris Cordery, DVP, Dayforce Save your spot: https://bit.ly/46QjXSK