CPO News — February 5, 2021
Welcome to a not-quite-so-New Year's edition of CPO News, part of our ongoing series covering the recent announcements, hirings, and notable mentions of Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders.…
Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Presentation Skills
[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It’s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief…
Overcoming the Challenges Facing Accounts Payable
Shannon Adler, inspirational author, once said “If you don’t believe the impossible can happen, then you are right.” The AP team faces several key obstacles on the road to achieving…
Procurement 2021: A Few BIG Trends
The Process to Develop Ardent's Annual BIG Trends and Predictions List Earlier this week, nearly 1,000 of you registered for our 8th annual Procurement: BIG Trends and Predictions webinar. If…
Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Contract Management
[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today's procurement leaders.] Leading Chief Procurement Officers love to invest in their…
AP – Planning for the Year Ahead – Part 2
Warren Buffet, the legendary investor once said “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” What does this have to do with Accounts…
Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Digitization)
In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…
AP – Planning for the Year Ahead – Part 1
Accounts payable excellence is founded on the critical, day-to-day components of its operations, processes, and overall program management. As AP departments seek to advance their position and improve performance, it…
Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Leadership)
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…
Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Agility)
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…