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About Andrew Bartolini
Andrew Bartolini is the Chief Research Officer at Ardent Partners and a globally recognized authority on procurement. With 25+ years of experience, he leads the research at CPO Rising, focusing on digital transformation and C-suite strategies. His insights are fueled by nearly two decades of proprietary industry data. For more research and executive insights, follow Andrew on LinkedIn
Procurement Transformation: Buzzword…or a Viable Strategy?

Procurement Transformation: Buzzword…or a Viable Strategy?

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini August 9, 2013Posted inArticles, Chief Procurement Officers, Strategy
Today, we’ll discuss a concept that some Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) have made a top priority over recent years: procurement transformation. Within the greater procurement and sourcing industry, new and…
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Spend and Sourcing Analytics: Gateway to Greater Value

Spend and Sourcing Analytics: Gateway to Greater Value

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini August 7, 2013Posted inArticles, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology
The summer of 2013 is the “Summer of Sourcing” on CPO Rising, as we deliver a slew of sourcing-related articles on a wide variety of topics that fall under the…
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The State of Strategic Sourcing 2013

The State of Strategic Sourcing 2013

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini August 5, 2013Posted inArticles, General, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology
We're pleased to announce that Ardent Partners' State of Strategic Sourcing Report 2013 is now available. Subtitled: "Speed is Good, Agility is Better," this research report dives deep into the…
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Best-in-Class Supplier Management, Part I

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 29, 2013Posted inArticles, General, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy1 Comment
Our “Summer of Sourcing" is picking up steam, we hope you're enjoying it. One apex this summer will be when we cap off this week's stories with the publication of…
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The CPO’s View: Six Strategies to Engage the CFO

The CPO’s View: Six Strategies to Engage the CFO

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 24, 2013Posted inArticles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, People, Strategy
Forces are combining to align procurement and finance. For example, the evolution and expansion of the CFO and Chief Procurement Officer roles have served to bring these two leaders and…
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The Integrated Sourcing Suite: What It Is & Who Provides It

The Integrated Sourcing Suite: What It Is & Who Provides It

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 22, 2013Posted inArticles, General, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology
Our Summer of Sourcing series continues today with a look at how sourcing departments can use technology to drive their sourcing efforts. One interesting aspect of any sourcing program is…
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The Visibility Factor: Another Best-in-Class Advantage (for Sourcing)

The Visibility Factor: Another Best-in-Class Advantage (for Sourcing)

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 18, 2013Posted inArticles, General, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Technology
Welcome to another entry in Ardent’s hot “Summer of Sourcing” series of articles focused on all things sourcing. Today, we’ll deep-dive into the notion of visibility, and the multiple angles…
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Procurement Contract Management – Gaining Efficiencies within a Classic Function

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 15, 2013Posted inArticles, General, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy
Ardent’s “Summer of Sourcing” series of articles will focus on all things sourcing or strategic sourcing-related. Today, we’ll tackle a “classic” process/function within the contemporary procurement stratosphere in which Best-in-Class…
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A Modern View of Supply Management… and a Look into the Future

A Modern View of Supply Management… and a Look into the Future

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 8, 2013Posted inArticles, Events, General, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy
The “Summer of Sourcing” officially commences! With the temperatures rising across the country, there may be no better time to enjoy the air-conditioned paradise of your office than this upcoming…
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CPO News – July 1, 2013

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 1, 2013Posted inArticles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People
New month, quarter, and fiscal (for some) and all the CPO News that's fit to print! U.S. Steel Appoints Christine S. Breves Vice President And Chief Procurement Officer In June,…
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