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Hackett Research: Inflation, Geopolitical Unrest, Other Factors Drive Up Operational Costs of Finance for the First Time in Decades

The Hackett Group

Miami, FL — July 13, 2023 — For the first time in decades, most finance organizations experienced a significant increase in operating costs in 2023, driven by inflationary pressures, geopolitical unrest and other uncertainty factors, according to new research from The Hackett Group , Inc. NASDAQ: HCKT).

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Hackett: Procurement Operating Costs Increase For the First Time in a Decade

The Hackett Group

Despite increases in year-on-year operating costs, Digital World Class procurement organizations excel at cost optimization compared to typical organizations, The Hackett Group ® found. They now operate at 21% lower cost than their peers and have 32% fewer staff. Digital World Class Procurement Orgs Drive 2.4X

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4 Ways to Lower Operational Costs and Increase Efficiency

Metasource

Even small snags in timing on a day-to-day basis can cost significant amounts in lost revenue. In fact, according to the IDC market research firm , corporate revenues decrease by 20 to 30 percent each year due to inefficiency. The post 4 Ways to Lower Operational Costs and Increase Efficiency appeared first on MetaSource.

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Hackett: 2023 Brings Increasing Cost for HR But Greater Business Impact

The Hackett Group

Miami, FL — September 28, 2023 — Human resources (HR) operating costs increased significantly in 2023, with key contributors being wage inflation and high turnover rates, according to new Digital World Class ® HR research from The Hackett Group , Inc. At the same time, they operate with 40% fewer full-time equivalent staff.

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IBM named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q4 2023

IBM Services

Forrester Research just released “The Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q4 2023: The 15 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up” by Craig Le Clair with Glenn O’Donnell, Renee Taylor-Huot, Lok Sze Sung, Audrey Lynch, and Kara Hartig and IBM is proud to be recognized as a Leader.

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Legal Process Outsourcing in Mexico: Unlocking Efficiency and Quality

Intugo

Fourthly, Mexico is a top choice, with its skilled workforce excelling in legal research, document drafting, case management, and compliance tasks, offering unmatched advantages. This linguistic proficiency is invaluable in legal research, where nuances in language can significantly impact case outcomes and document accuracy.

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How to Reduce Call Center Overhead Costs with On-Demand Customer Care

Working Solutions Outsourcing

Customer service outsourcing has become an increasingly popular strategy for businesses looking to reduce overhead costs and streamline their operations. Recent research conducted by Deloitte shows that outsourcing customer service can result in a 30-60% reduction in operational costs.