Andrew Bartolini | Procurement Analyst & CPO Research Specialist

Contingent Workforce Management Technology: Market Update, Q4 2013

By Andrew Bartolini December 5, 2013Articles, General, Solution Providers, Technology

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…

The Dynamic Trio – C2FO

By Andrew Bartolini December 2, 2013Articles, General, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers

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…

One Size Does Not Fit All

By Andrew Bartolini November 27, 2013Articles, General, Process, Strategy

Reminder: Are You Ready for the New Procurement? If so, you won't want to miss next week's webinar - click here for details/registration. One Size Does Not Fit All Before…

Who’s Ready for the New Procurement?

By Andrew Bartolini November 25, 2013Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Who's Ready for the New Procurement? The fact is, we are ALL ready. Procurement has made huge strides over the past decade, but we've hit a plateau. We need something…

The Virtual Factor

By Andrew Bartolini November 20, 2013Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Strategy, Technology

Publisher's note: Since today's topic is about virtual meetings, we'd like to take a minute to invite you to our own virtual meeting. In the age of globalization, geography becomes…

Ardent Partners – State of Contingent Workforce Management: A Framework for Success

By Andrew Bartolini November 18, 2013Articles, General, People, Strategy, Technology

Nearly two months ago, we asked for your participation in Ardent’s groundbreaking research study, The State of Contingent Workforce Management. Now, Ardent Partners' latest report, The State of Contingent Workforce…

GEP Gets SMART with Its Solution Suite (Part 2)

By Andrew Bartolini November 14, 2013Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Technology

GEP, the longstanding industry provider of procurement services and solutions, announced last week the launch of “SMART by GEP,” what the company is calling “the first unified sourcing and procurement…

The Dynamic Trio – Tradeshift

By Andrew Bartolini November 12, 2013Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers

As Andrew often says, "if cash is king, managing it well is aces." For decades, managing cash was the responsibility of the Treasury department of most large companies. Today, while…

GEP Gets SMART with Its Solution Suite (Part 1)

By Andrew Bartolini November 7, 2013Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Technology1 Comment

GEP, the longstanding industry provider of procurement services and solutions, announced on Tuesday the launch of "SMART by GEP," what the company is calling "the first unified sourcing and procurement…

The Power In Business Networks (Webinar)

By Andrew Bartolini November 6, 2013Articles, Events, General, Solution Providers, Technology

Late notice, but if you are around tomorrow and interested in understanding one of the more technology intriguing areas in procurement, AP, and supply management - business networks - I…