December, 2013

  • Season’s Greetings from Ardent Partners (& CPO Rising)

    December 24, 2013

    Season’s Greetings from Ardent Partners (& CPO Rising)

    As we close out another great year, we’d like to thank our readers and sponsors for their support and wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season. See... Read more

  • The Dynamic Trio – Taulia

    December 23, 2013

    The Dynamic Trio – Taulia

    For decades, managing cash has been the responsibility of the Treasury department of most large companies. Today, while that is generally still the case, more business functions and employees are... Read more

  • Procurement’s Evolution, Part I: Convergence with Finance

    December 20, 2013

    Procurement’s Evolution, Part I: Convergence with Finance

    Today in the waning days of 2013, we being a new series that will highlight procurement’s (and the chief procurement officer’s) evolving influence within the greater enterprise. Each of these... Read more

  • 2014: The Rise of The Business Network and B2B Payments

    December 19, 2013

    2014: The Rise of The Business Network and B2B Payments

    In 2014, we expect to see a big rise in business networks and B2B payments and we’re more than ready. The Ardent Partners analyst team has been very involved with... Read more

  • CPO 2019: A Five-Year Outlook (Part 2)

    December 16, 2013

    CPO 2019: A Five-Year Outlook (Part 2)

    Publisher’s Note: This report is now available in the Ardent Partners library at a substantial discount. Click here to learn more. With my new report, Becoming a CPO in 2014: The... Read more

  • Becoming a CPO in 2014

    December 13, 2013

    Becoming a CPO in 2014

    Publisher’s Note: This report is now available in the Ardent Partners library at a substantial discount. Click here to learn more. I’m pleased to announce that one of my latest reports, Becoming a CPO... Read more

  • Independent Contractor Compliance: A Four-Step Program

    December 12, 2013

    Independent Contractor Compliance: A Four-Step Program

    The Ardent Partners Contingent Workforce Management Framework has three major categories: traditional temporary labor, complex contract talent, and independent contractors. Each represents a specific set of capabilities, competencies, processes, goals... Read more

  • CPO News – December 10, 2013

    December 10, 2013

    CPO News – December 10, 2013

    Sorry, it has been a while since we’ve delivered the CPO News, so let’s get to our top stories for and about Chief Procurement Officers. New Chief Procurement Officer for... Read more

  • Contingent Workforce Management Technology: Market Update, Q4 2013

    December 5, 2013

    Contingent Workforce Management Technology: Market Update, Q4 2013

    Welcome to CPO Rising’s first installment of its technology update series on the contingent workforce management space. These updates will highlight solution provider updates, acquisitions, updates to platforms, awards and... Read more

  • The Dynamic Trio – C2FO

    December 2, 2013

    The Dynamic Trio – C2FO

    For decades, managing cash has been the responsibility of the Treasury department of most large companies. Today, while that is generally still the case, more business functions and employees are... Read more