Gen AI Breakthrough

In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and opening new pathways for innovation. As businesses embrace the potential of AI, what challenges will they face? What opportunities should they take advantage of? A discussion with Kyle McNabb, vice president of research, and Associate Principals Rob Donahue and Joe Nathan in our transformation practice.

What sets apart top-tier enterprise performance management (EPM) providers, enabling them to deliver unparalleled value and capabilities? Explore the integration of generative artificial intelligence into EPM solutions, reshaping the way organizations optimize performance. Hear The Hackett Group’s Principal Andy Warzecha, Principal Jason Logman and Director Drew Johnson as they delve into insights from our groundbreaking Digital World Class Matrix™.

What unique challenges do mid-market companies have when it comes to digital transformation? How can they overcome them? A discussion with two experts from The Hackett Group’s Business Services Transformation practice in the UK - Director Teresa Exton and Associate Principal Hermann Waschefort.

What factors enable some customer-to-cash (C2C) receivables software providers to deliver far greater value and breadth of capabilities than others? How are C2C software providers integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI into their offerings? A discussion of findings from The Hackett Group’s new Digital World Class Matrix™, with The Hackett Group Associate Principal Bryan DeGraw and Senior Director Rick Gardner.

Interest in procurement transformation is surging. A discussion of what’s driving demand, what approaches work best and real-life examples from The Hackett Group’s recent procurement transformation engagements, with Director Natalie Henfrey from The Hackett Group’s Procurement Transformation practice in Europe and Principal Tom Kellaway of The Hackett Group’s Benchmarking practice.

Listen to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way human resources (HR) professionals do their jobs, and find out how HR leaders can drive AI adoption within their department and throughout the broader organization. Hear a candid conversation with CHRO Harry Osle, Senior Research Director Tony DiRomualdo and Associate Principal Amanda Newfield. 

MTN Group's Procurement Center of Excellence Leader Andrew Savage talks with The Hackett Group's Managing Partner and AI and Digital Operations Practice Leader Vin Kumar about MTN Group’s Procurement Cockpit, a digital transformation project which received The Hackett Group’s 2023 Digital Award in Source-to-Purchase. The central procurement intelligence platform focuses in three areas: sourcing intelligence, supplier governance, and best practices.

How can companies improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their finance and accounting operations by implementing OneStream as their corporate performance management system? How can the technology shift be used to drive process improvements and implement best practices? A discussion with Sahil Patel, a director in our OneStream practice, and Stephen Ferguson, a director in our Advisory practice. 

What priorities do technology leaders have for the coming year? How prepared are they to address them? Highlights of findings from The Hackett Group’s 2024 Technology Key Issues research with Principal Michael Fuller and Principal Kyle Robichaud.

How has Bosch used artificial intelligence and automation to transform the contact center experience? Irfan Ali, director of Digital, Automation and Innovation at Bosch Service Solutions, talks with David Ketchin, managing director for The Hackett Group in Europe, about the dramatic results they’ve achieved. Bosch received a Digital Award from The Hackett Group in 2023 for their work.