Explore the journey of Generative AI – from idea to impact. Gain expert insights, real-world stories, and strategies to evaluate, build, and implement AI-driven solutions for breakthrough business performance.
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Hackett Groups Podcasts
Join Dan Brusich as he game masters a group of cyberpunk misfits (Chris Hackett, Shannan Sorenson, Efrem Peter) and their adventures in the Tabletop RPG "Interface Zero", a cyberpunk setting.
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Sustainability is a rapidly evolving field, driven by billions of dollars in global investment. Join hosts Michael Torrance, Jonathan Hackett and others in this podcast series, as we introduce you to the innovative minds and diverse perspectives that are pushing the boundaries in sustainability good practice. With topics ranging from climate change to sustainable finance and green bonds to human rights and responsible investing, we explore the world of corporate sustainability through interv ...
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Riveting, thought-provoking interviews with industry leaders The PI Window goes where no other media dares to tread to bring you the stories and insights you need to stay on top of your procurement world. Do you have a story idea or guest suggestion? Send us an e-mail at [email protected].
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The CPOstrategy Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that delivers valuable C-Level perspective into the core issues surrounding procurement transformation, digitalisation, sustainability, data, people and talent and the procuretech ecosystem.
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Cynthia Dearin is the Managing Director of Dearin & Associates, Founder of the International Business Accelerator and author of Amazon best-seller "Camels, Sheikhs & Billionaires: Your Guide to Business Culture in the Middle East and North Africa". Dearin & Associates is an international business consulting company that helps clients to access opportunities in fast-growing international markets. We are passionate about helping our clients expand internationally, because we recognise that the ...
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'What Matters' is back for season two! This MA Financial podcast series offers listeners unique access to our experts and their insights – across alternative investments, lending and corporate advisory – to help keep you informed. Subscribe and follow the podcast today! This information in this podcast series is being made available for MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its ...
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The Path to Commercializing Fusion Energy
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Could nuclear fusion be a solution to some of the world's most pressing energy challenges? In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Jayen Veerapen, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, discusses this question and more with Greg Twinney, CEO of General Fusion. The British Columbia-based company is developing a fast and practical appr…
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Supporting Home Insurability and Investing in Building Resilience
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Among the challenges that the global insurance industry faces are increasing exposure and vulnerability of the built environment in areas prone to extreme weather. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute, sits down with Maryam Golnaraghi, Director of Climate Change and the Environment …
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The Present and Future of Sustainable Finance
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, John Uhren, Managing Director, Sustainable Finance, BMO Capital Markets, moderates a conversation with a group of institutional investors in Canada about the current state and future of sustainable finance. Joining as guests to discuss the challenges they encounter, sense of optimism for the investment cat…
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Data-Driven Leadership in HR with Teva Pharmaceuticals
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On this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough" podcast, Thomas Kellaway interviews Placid Jover, the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Teva Pharmaceuticals. They discuss Placid's leadership philosophy, which emphasizes leveraging data and analytics to unlock the potential of individuals and teams within an organization.…
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Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage
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How can companies leverage sustainable strategies as a potential source of competitive advantage? In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, James Burrow, Director, Sustainable Finance at BMO is joined by a panel of experts to explore how incorporating social and environmental considerations could help drive efficiencies and unlock growth opportuni…
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Exploring U.S. organic food opportunities
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The U.S. is a net importer of organic food, and demand for certified organic products represents an opportunity for domestic agricultural businesses. That was one of the main points to come from the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, hosted by Emily Hobbs, Senior Advisor, BMO Climate Institute, and featuring Jessy Beckett Parr, Chief Program…
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On this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough" podcast, hosts Matt Williams and Dan McCabe delve into the critical topic of successful deployments of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for organizations. They discuss the significance of ERP systems as a backbone for modern businesses and highlight the strategic steps necessary to overcome com…
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Dayforce: AI Revolution in Global Payroll
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On this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough” podcast, host and The Hackett Group’s Global Payroll Advisory practice leader Tracee Bowles facilitates the discussion exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and global payroll. Joined by Dayforce’s chief AI officer David Lloyd and The Hackett Group’s senior vice president and head of…
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Innovations in Long-Duration Energy Storage
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Renewable energy generation continues to grow and increase the need to store energy efficiently and economically for longer durations of time. In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Jayen Veerapen, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute, explores how zinc-based batteries and storage assets could be an interesting alternative to lit…
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AI’s Role in Procurement With Kindred Group
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On this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough” podcast, Associate Principal, Nic Walden interviews Chief Procurement Officer, Alex Farrow of the Kindred Group to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the digital gambling industry. Alex shares insights into how the Kindred Group leverages AI to enhance efficiency, improve decision-maki…
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Cheaper, Faster, Better: Financing a Smart Energy Transition and a Low Carbon Economy
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In his New York Times-Bestselling book Cheaper, Faster, Better, Tom Steyer reframes climate change not as a crisis to fear, but as a once-in-a-century opportunity to build something better. In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, and Grégoire Baillargeon, Vice-Chair BMO Climate Institute,…
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Unlocking AI: Importance of Proof of Concept
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On this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough" podcast, Kyle McNabb hosts a discussion on the importance of proof of concept (POC) in testing AI solutions, highlighting its role in feasibility assessment and resource efficiency. Guests Kyle Robichaud and Jay Ruffin emphasize key factors such as data quality, risk mitigation, and alignment with organi…
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Branding Global Business Services in the Gen AI Era
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On this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast", host Penny Weller speaks with Opella's Karan R Bhatia about the critical role of branding for Global Business Services (GBS) hubs in a world increasingly influenced by Gen AI. Tune in to get answers to strategic questions like – Why having a reputation as a GBS hub can be beneficial to a company…
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What Matters mini: ‘Predicting rain doesn’t count’.
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On this mini edition of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO talks with our Head of Global Credit Solutions Frank Danieli about his new quarterly private credit investor letter released in mid-April titled ‘Predicting rain doesn’t count’. Frank dives into March quarter fund performance and explains why at MA Financial when it comes to investing in priv…
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In this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast", Kyle McNabb and Joe Nathan discuss how IT organizations are evolving to enable AI adoption across enterprises while transforming their own operating models. They explore the critical role IT plays in scaling AI responsibly, redefining governance, functions, and roles, and leveraging AI to enhanc…
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Mining on the Moon for Sustainable Energy
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Helium-3 is an important isotope for technological and energy innovation driving the net-zero transition. It's very rare on Earth but found commonly on the Moon. In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO, catches up with Glen Martin, Chief Executive Officer of The Extraterrestrial Mining …
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In this episode of "The Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast", Jessica Haley and Amanda Newfield discuss the major challenges facing HR in 2025, including rising workloads, resource constraints, and persistent leadership gaps. They explore how strategic prioritization, HR tech optimization, and generative AI adoption can alleviate pressures and unlock capac…
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Strengthening Resilience in Los Angeles with Cleantech
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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Emily Hobbs, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute, sits down with Matt Petersen, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. They discuss the role of startups and innovation in LA as communities rebuild after devastating wildfires. They also explored the importance of public-pr…
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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas: business, housing and capital
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In this of the What Matters podcast MA Financial Group Vice Chairman and Co-Founder Andrew Pridham AO is hosted by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas in the Premier’s office. In an era of increasing political division, Premier Malinauskas has stood out—building broad bipartisan support through a focus on health, education, and housing refor…
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This episode of The Hackett Group’s Gen AI Breakthrough podcast explores the evolving skill sets finance professionals need to thrive in the age of generative AI. Hosts Kimberly Myers Dennis and Sherri Liao discuss the impact of AI on finance talent, emphasizing data literacy, ethical decision-making, and digital business partnering to ensure organ…
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In this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Siobhan Riggott, Vin Kumar and Martijn Geerling discuss the findings of The Hackett Group’s 2025 GBS Key Issues Study. Key topics include the top challenges facing global business services (GBS) leaders – cybersecurity threats, labor costs and employee turnover—along with strategies for cost lea…
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In this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Andy Warzecha, Jessica Haley and Matt Merker discuss The Hackett Group’s Talent Acquisition Digital World Class® Matrix Study. They explore how tech vendors are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance recruiter efficiency, reduce hiring costs, and improve candidate quality, while high…
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This episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast” explores findings from The Hackett Group’s 2025 Procurement Key Issues Study, focusing on top priorities like the scaling of Gen AI, cost reduction, supply continuity and the evolving procurement operating model. Hosts Vicky Kavan and Chris Sawchuk discuss the disruptive impact of generative AI, the…
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Breakthrough Energy: From Innovations to Investment
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Identifying the most promising innovations in clean energy and turning them into commercially viable solutions are not easy to do. In the newest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer with BMO, sits down with Tyson White, Director of Partnerships at world leading venture and catalyst investor Breakthrough …
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In this episode of The Hackett Group’s “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Sherri Liao and Kimberly Myers Dennis of The Hackett Group explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping financial planning and enterprise advisement. From centralized service delivery models to the democratization of data science, the discussion highlights how finance pr…
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2025 Investment Outlook – Real Estate, Equities & Macro (Part 2)
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In the first two episodes of our What Matters podcast for the year, our Vice Chairman @Andrew Pridham AO alongside our investment professionals discuss their insights from our recently released 2025 Investment Outlook. In episode two Andrew is joined by our Joint CEO @ Julian Biggins and Managing Director @ John Garrett who offer their insights int…
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In this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Kyle McNabb and Vince Griffin discuss findings from The Hackett Group’s 2025 Finance Key Issues Study, highlighting the evolving role of finance as a valued business partner. They explore major challenges, including AI adoption, while also addressing priorities like cash flow optimization, cost-…
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The Role of Innovation in the Energy Transition
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It might seem obvious to say that the energy transition will require a lot of innovation to happen. But it's anything but obvious how a combination of technology, new thinking, and hard work will address our present-day energy challenges. In the newest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer, BMO hosts Denv…
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The Business Importance of Water Scarcity and Stewardship
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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, discusses escalating water-related risks for businesses and the importance of public-private partnerships for water stewardship. She is joined by Jason Morrison, President of the Pacific Institute and Head of the CEO Water Mandate, an initiative of …
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This episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast” explores findings from The Hackett Group’s 2025 Enterprise Key Issues Study, with a focus on the rapid adoption of generative AI. Hosted by Andy Warzecha – with insights from Kyle McNabb, Vince Griffin and Harry Osle – the discussion covers AI-driven transformation, workforce skill gaps, and the cha…
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2025 Investment Outlook – Private Credit (Part 1)
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In the first two episodes of our What Matters podcast for the year, our Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO alongside our investment professionals discuss their insights from our recently released 2025 Investment Outlook. In episode one out now, Andrew takes a deep dive into the US$2.8 trillion asset class that is private credit with our Head of Global…
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Stopping and Preventing Wildfires with Technology
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Addressing the increasingly complex problem of wildfires that threaten people, communities and economic assets, requires new ways of thinking and new technologies. That is the premise of Convective Capital, California-based venture capital firm that invests in companies trying to solve the global wildfire crisis. Jay Ribakove, Principal at Convecti…
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Agrivoltaics: A Water Conservation Solution?
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Agrivoltaics is an innovation in which land is simultaneously used for farming and solar energy production. The aim is to increase land use efficiency, produce income, and generate environmental and social value. In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, sits down with Kathryn Beroš, Founde…
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Metals & Mining: Shedding Light on a Sustainable Future
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How is the metals and mining industry driving sustainable development? Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO and President of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), and Camilla Sutton, BMO’s Head of Equity Research for Canada and the UK, explore the industry’s progress, key achievements, and what’s next. During this 30-minute episode, they discuss t…
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Critical minerals are essential inputs in modern energy and high-tech applications, including batteries, energy storage and infrastructure, and national security. They also play an important role in the global energy transition, where demand is expected to necessitate significant investment in order to develop new mines, downstream processing capac…
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Opportunities in California's Energy Transition
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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Jonathan Hackett, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance, BMO Capital Markets, sits down with Francisco Leon, President and CEO, California Resources Corporation (CRC), the state's largest oil and gas production company. CRC is focused not only on meeting the present energy needs of the worl…
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Opportunities to Accelerate Building Decarbonization, Part 2
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In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Dec…
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Opportunities to Accelerate Building Decarbonization, Part 1
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In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Dec…
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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor, BMO Climate Institute, hosts a conversation with two complementary perspectives on sustainable procurement. Nathan Cummins, Global Lead for Renewable Energy Markets at The Nature Conservancy, shares insights from a toolkit to help corporate buyers with clean energy proc…
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2024 Digital Awards Winner – IBM, Plan-to-Results – AI-Driven Insights for Enterprise Performance Management
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In this episode of the Business Excelleration® podcast, Vin Kumar speaks with IBM about their new transformative strategy. Learn how data is the “secret sauce” behind AI-powered insights and how to get it right for meaningful outcomes. The conversation also explores strategies like fostering cultural adoption, empowering teams with self-service too…
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, host Caroline Donlin leads a panel of experts in exploring the future of sustainable construction. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the adoption of low-carbon building practices, the impact of tax credits on sustainable development, and the challenges facing the industry. Panelists James …
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Validating Breakthrough Energy Concepts, a Discussion with George Hathaway
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A sustainable energy transition and growing demands for energy will require creative and novel ideas in energy science to become reality. How should we evaluate novel claims? What are some of the most promising areas of research in breakthrough energy? George Hathaway is an experimental scientist and engineer whose career has focused on how to expe…
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In our latest “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” we share insights from The Hackett Group’s 2024 SG&A Cost Study, exploring how European companies reduced costs while North American companies saw increases. To thrive, companies must assess performance, prioritize actions and align artificial intelligence (AI) with business goals. This episode hoste…
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ORO Labs: Solving Procurement Operation Challenges from the Ground Up
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Solution design experts at ORO Labs share their experiences of how they have addressed their biggest challenges through building resilient orchestration solutions via the ORO platform.By B2e Media Ltd
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From Farm to Future: How Funding Solutions are Shaping Agricultural Emissions
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Alma Cortés-Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, is joined by Nicole Rojas, CEO of Lasso Solutions, to explore the transformative funding solutions that are helping the beef and dairy sectors cut down on carbon emissions and embrace more sustainable practices.…
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2024 Digital Awards Winner: 3M – Order-to-Cash
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The Hackett Group’s “2024 Digital Award” winners are transforming complaint management with artificial intelligence (AI). On this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” The Hackett Group’s Vin Kumar discusses the award-winning AI project from 3M. He is joined by Josh Bodine and Michael Boba. The project was aimed at revolutionizing the e…
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In the latest episode of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO, MA Financial Co-Founder and Group Vice Chairman chats with Chris Unger, Managing Director of MA Financial’s hotel management business Redcape Hospitality. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Chris shares insights into the commercial pub landscape and the strategies behind running Re…
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Infrastructure is a vital driver of environmental sustainability and social resilience. Recorded at the Toronto Global Forum in 2024, this discussion on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable infrastructure was moderated by Karen Mazurkewich, Vice-President, Stakeholder Relations and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA…
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Digital World Class® Contract Life-Cycle Management Matrix
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New insights reveal powerful trends in contract life-cycle management (CLM). On this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” Andy Warzecha – with Chris Sawchuk and Rick Gardner – dive into The Hackett Group’s latest CLM study. CLM solutions are enhancing contract management with artificial intelligence (AI) for data extraction and seamles…
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In this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” Kyle McNabb interviews technology experts from The Hackett Group – Michael Fuller and Vladimir Petreski – as they dive into how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming managed services. AI is enabling managed services providers to deliver customized, real-time solutions –…
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