The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) consultancy and strategic advisory firm, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Spend Ma...
Acquisition strengthens procurement and supply chain technology expertise, brings state-of-the-art software platform that will support all Market Intelligence and Executive Advisory programs.
MIAMI: The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) consultancy and strategic advisory firm, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Spend Matters™, a leader in the procurement and supply chain solutions market intelligence sector.
Founded in 2004 with the vision of transforming procurement through technology and thought leadership, Spend Matters™ has become a respected authority in the industry, providing insights, analysis, and solutions that help organizations optimize their procurement processes. The acquisition represents a significant opportunity for The Hackett Group® to expand its capabilities and strengthen its position in the procurement and supply chain market intelligence sector.
“We are thrilled to combine our collective strengths in data-driven market intelligence and executive advisory with the innovative capabilities of Spend Matters’ platform and products,” said Ted Fernandez, CEO of The Hackett Group®. “This acquisition not only deepens our procurement and supply chain insights but also positions us to extend our market intelligence into adjacent domains, enabling broader impact for our clients across the enterprise.”
Carina Kuhl will bring her expertise in driving strategic product development and research expansion to lead the combined market intelligence practice. “We’re thrilled to join The Hackett Group® and combine our deep technology insights with their trusted advisory expertise to fuel the next wave of innovation,” said Kuhl. “Over the past 20 years, Spend Matters™ has built a reputation for powering critical technology, product marketing, and investment decisions for buyers, vendors, consultants, and investors in procurement and supply chain. Now, by joining forces with The Hackett Group®, we’ll elevate that intelligence, embedding it into a broader, data-driven advisory model that delivers even greater strategic value for both buyers and vendors.”
“This acquisition enables us to offer a more complete and connected view of the procurement and supply chain technology landscape, helping executives make faster, more confident decisions,” said Andy Warzecha, principal and Executive Advisory Practice Leader, at The Hackett Group®. “Spend Matters’ advanced platforms, including TechMatch™ and SolutionMap, add powerful technology-driven capabilities to our executive advisory model, helping clients translate vendor intelligence into strategic action with speed and precision.”
About The Hackett Group®
The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) is an IP and platform-based, Gen AI strategic consulting and executive advisory firm that enables Digital World Class® performance. Using AI XPLR™ and ZBrain™ – our ideation through implementation platforms – our experienced professionals help organizations realize the power of Gen AI and achieve quantifiable, breakthrough results, allowing us to be key architects of their Gen AI journey.
Our expertise is grounded in unparalleled best practices insights from benchmarking the world’s leading businesses – including 97% of the Dow Jones Industrials, 90% of the Fortune 100, 70% of the DAX 40 and 51% of the FTSE 100. Visit us at www.thehackettgroup.com.
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Fonte: Business Wire
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