The Hackett GroupFrom The Hackett GroupAll LogisticsNew Research: World-Class Procurement Orgs Spend Less, Double ReturnsWorld-class procurement organizations now have 18 percent lower operating costs than typical companies, and operate with 28 percent fewer staff, while generating more than twice the return on investment, according to new benchmark research from The Hackett Group.October 12, 2016All LogisticsProcurement Reduces Costs to Deliver Services 17 Percent by Enhancing Customer Focus, Study SaysWorld-class procurement organizations now deliver services at 17 percent less cost than typical companies while offering improved effectiveness, largely by becoming more customer-centric, according to research from The Hackett Group Inc.August 11, 2015All LogisticsU.S. Cities 'Attractive Alternatives' to Offshoring for Corporate Finance, IT, Other Business Service OperationsMany mid-sized U.S. cities and other areas now make attractive alternatives to India and other offshore locations for companies considering consolidating finance, IT and other business services operations for shared service or global business services centers, according to new research from The Hackett Group.May 27, 2015All TechnologyProcurement Expanding Priorities Beyond Cost Reductions to Focus on Influence & Innovation, Study SaysProcurement leaders are expanding their priorities for 2014, moving beyond a historic emphasis on reducing purchase costs and adding focus on expanding and deepening the scope of spend influence as well as supporting supplier-led product innovation, according to 2014 Procurement Key Issues research from The Hackett Group Inc.March 26, 2014All TechnologyMost Companies 'Flying Blind' Without Timely Access to Info on Global Customers, Suppliers, Forecasts or FinancesWhile many large companies are aggressively pursuing globalization of their products and brands, the large majority are flying blind, without the ability to truly see what is happening globally or make adjustments, according to new research from The Hackett Group Inc.October 18, 2013Business Strategy AlignmentNorth America, Europe to Lose 3.7 Million Back Office Jobs by 2017 Due to Offshoring, TechnologyLarge companies in North America and Europe are now losing over 250,000 jobs each year in IT, finance, and other key business services areas, due to the combined impact of offshoring, technology-driven productivity improvements, and the low-growth business environment, according to a new research update from The Hackett Group Inc.September 12, 2013All Technology'Borderless Business Environment' Drives New Pressure, Changes Priorities in Procurement, Study SaysProcurement leaders face new pressures in 2013 as companies focus on profitable growth and balance local agility with global scale in their value chains, according to new Procurement Key Issues Research from The Hackett Group Inc.April 3, 2013All TechnologySupply Chain Optimization to Help Manufacturers Targeting 1.5-Percent Cost Reduction in 2013U.S. manufacturers are targeting an aggressive 1.5-percent reduction in cost of goods sold for 2013 in an effort to drive margin growth, according to a new study from The Hackett Group. With GDP growth stabilizing in major regions of the world, manufacturers are expecting reduced sales forecast uncertainty, enabling them to plan supply requirements and manufacturing capacity with far greater confidence, the study found.March 19, 2013All TechnologyIT to See Small Budget Hike in 2013 Despite Operational Cutbacks, Survey SaysIT organizations can expect to see small increases in operating budgets for 2013, even as cutbacks continue across other parts of business services, including finance, HR and procurement, according to new IT key issues research from The Hackett Group Inc.March 12, 2013All TechnologyAs Internal, Functional Barriers Crumble, Business Needs to Change Way It OperatesFor 2013, the new "borderless" business environment will present the greatest opportunities to companies in IT, finance, HR and other business services areas, as companies strive to reduce costs and meet aggressive revenue projections, according to a new Enterprise Key Issues Study from The Hackett Group Inc.February 1, 2013Page 1 of 4Next Page
