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Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We asked leaders what they'd bring to the table (literally) to create the perfect party. From homemade Chex mix to oxtail soup—and everything in between—here's what they said.

New York alumni—we’re getting the band back together. West Monroe's next alumni event will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Sir Henry’s, raising a glass to old traditions and new chapters. Expect great cocktails, curated bites, and a custom-gifting experience in the same venue that once hosted our West Monroe holiday party. It’s the perfect backdrop to reconnect with friends, former colleagues, and our host, Gil Mermelstein. We hope to see you there as we celebrate the strength of our alumni community. Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g4AE_gpz

We’re thrilled to share that Elysse Blank has been named to the 2025 Women in Supply Chain list by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, recognized specifically in the Rising Stars category! This list honors emerging leaders making outsized impact across the supply chain ecosystem.   Elysse’s track record speaks for itself: major transformation results, new client growth, and meaningful pro bono work supporting minority-owned businesses. This recognition reflects the leadership she brings to West Monroe and the broader industry. Read Elysse’s full Q&A to learn more about her journey and impact, and what's shaping supply chain leadership today: https://lnkd.in/gFRGdZPs   Congrats, Elysse! 

Our team had an excellent time at the Databricks Data & AI World Tour in 📍 Chicago this week! As a longtime partner, we loved the energizing conversations with customers and prospects, new ideas sparked by AgentBricks, and clear evidence that AI is top of mind for everyone. We had powerful discussions on activating data to drive better customer outcomes, empower agents with intelligent workflows, and unlock new levels of efficiency across the business. Grateful for the collaboration and look forward to the continued conversation! #DatabricksWorldTour #Databricks

Deals are accelerating. Value isn’t: https://lnkd.in/dmPq3E8f While headlines focus on multiples, the real make-or-break moment is integration—and most banks aren’t ready. Our new guide shows how regional and community banks can modernize systems, protect customers, and execute with discipline. Read the 5-step path to integration success.

💥 West Monroe’s 2026 Industry Outlooks are live: https://lnkd.in/guNbstdH The forces reshaping business are no longer isolated by sector—they’re universal, accelerating, and too interconnected to tackle alone. The leaders pulling ahead are the ones treating these pressures as shared challenges that demand coordinated action across their organizations. Explore the themes shaping the year ahead in Private Equity, Banking, Healthcare, Software, Life Sciences, Utilities, Insurance, and Mid-Market Manufacturing.

The second annual Chi Supply Summit was a night full of conversation, connection, and momentum! We loved hearing the evening's keynote from West Monroe President Harin Shetty and David Simchi-Levi on how predictive, prescriptive, and generative AI are helping businesses tackle challenges like rising costs, labor shortages, and disruptions Other key takeaways from the evening at our downtown Chicago office: The Rise of Autonomous Supply Chains ➡️ Advancing reasoning models are bringing autonomous supply chains closer to reality, with AI agents increasingly outperforming humans in key decisions. Barriers to Success ➡️ Data quality issues and employee distrust are the biggest obstacles, making strong data foundations and human oversight essential. Strategic Implementation for Mid-Sized Companies ➡️ Mid-sized companies should start with small AI pilots in forecasting and planning to build momentum and prove measurable value.

Big banks are far less anxious about commercial real estate than they were a year ago, Tom Collins recently told Justin Ho and Marketplace. Tom notes that their diversified earnings and lighter CRE exposure stand in sharp contrast to regional lenders, who are navigating maturities with more hands-on borrower support. Listen to a snippet below and the full radio segment here: https://lnkd.in/eqZCggEC

West Monroe’s Los Angeles office has been named a Top Workplaces 2025 winner from Energage! What makes this especially meaningful: The ranking comes straight from our people and how they experience our culture every day. And if you’ve spent any time with our LA team—in the office, out in the community, or just seeing how they show up for each other—you know exactly why they earned it. Led by Jordan Sternlieb, they’ve built a place where people feel supported, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make things happen…and the 📸 show they have a lot of fun doing it. Huge congratulations to our LA colleagues for bringing the West Monroe spirit to life across the city! #LATopWorkplaces #TopWorkplaces #TopWorkplaces2025

Low first-call resolution. Rising patient frustration. Overwhelmed clinicians. West Monroe helped a fast-growing healthcare organization redesign six core workflows—boosting resolution by 68% and freeing up time for quality care. Read the full client result: https://lnkd.in/gGM3GMrn