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Why aligning GBS with your company’s vision is paramount? Insights from The Hershey Company's GBS Leader
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Why aligning GBS with your company’s vision is paramount? Insights from The Hershey Company's GBS Leader

Is your GBS truly aligned with your company's vision, or is it merely a cost-saving mechanism?

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, simply cutting costs isn't enough. Aligning GBS with your company’s strategic goals can be the game-changer that propels your organization forward.

In today’s podcast episode, we’re joined by Jay Cheedella, Vice President & GBS leader at The Hershey Company.

💡 Get Jay’s perspective on the burning questions including:

  • Companies are shifting to a mixed model of outsourcing & insourcing [02:49]

  • Large SSCs will be dead as organizations prefer remote work [03:51]

  • RPA will evolve in the next decade with the help of intelligent automation [05:31]

  • The path for AI in GBS will be determined based on affordability, required skill levels, & more [06:31]

  • India’s role as a top service center will grow if it adds more value beyond just low-cost work [07:58]

  • GBS will become an integral part of a company’s future [09:10]

  • Advice from Jay Cheedella to other GBS leaders [10:42]

Get More Insights Here!

✒ Quotes from Jay Cheedella

“I think there are use cases springing up for AI to be incorporated into GBS.”

“GBS is very uniquely positioned in terms of having end-to-end process view. And continuous improvement is one of the DNA.”

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