Data Driven
The world is becoming more and more data driven. As you surf the web today, many of the sites that you visit will utilize ad serving technology that will determine,…
CPO Rising 2014: Convergence – Top Challenges in 2014 (II)
Ardent Partners recently published our annual CPO Rising report (entitled CPO Rising 2014: Convergence) and of all the reports we publish this year, the focus of this report is exactly geared towards our…
Accounts Payable and Procurement Collaboration: Two Hearts Beat as One
Historically, AP and procurement teams have operated in business silos; each responsible for certain parts of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, but rarely cooperating as true teammates. Perhaps it’s because they…
CPO Rising’s 2014 Hot Tech Prospect – Tradeshift
In late June, the 30 NBA teams spent an evening drafting the top college and international prospects in the world of basketball. In many ways, selecting the right supply management…
CPO Rising 2014: Convergence – Top Challenges in 2014 (I)
Ardent Partners recently published our annual CPO Rising report (entitled CPO Rising 2014: Convergence) and of all the reports we publish this year, the focus of this report is exactly geared towards our…
CPO Rising’s 2014 Hot Tech Prospects – BuyerQuest
Last Thursday, the 30 NBA teams spent an evening drafting the top college and international prospects in the world of basketball. Drafting the right player can potentially impact a team's…
CPO Rising’s 2014 Hot Tech Prospects – Ivalua
Last Thursday, the 30 NBA teams spent an evening drafting the top college and international prospects in the world of basketball. Teams draft in reverse order of how they finished…
Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro: Summary (Part II)
Over the past month and a half, we’ve featured a series entitled, “Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro,” wherein we’ve defined 14 core procurement skills and discussed their importance to…
Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro: Summary (Part I)
Over the past month and a half, we’ve featured a series entitled, “Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro,” wherein we’ve defined 14 core procurement skills and discussed their importance to…