Three Things to Consider Before Integrating Supply Chain Systems and Data
One of the most enduring, difficult, and often costly endeavors in life is to bridge the gap between old and new – or, perhaps more delicately put, between legacy and…
20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#3 – Innovation)
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…
20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#2 – Agility)
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…
Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: Predictions for the New Decade
Editor's Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it'd be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about and the predictions we…
Need to Source Print Marketing Materials? Just “Source It”
The Ardent Partners analyst team recently took a briefing with Real Sourcing Network (RSN), a New York City-based provider of sourcing and procurement solutions for print marketing materials. Sarah Scudder,…
20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#1 – Visibility)
Happy New Year DECADE Everybody!!!! That's right, it’s 2020, the beginning of a new decade for procurement professionals everywhere (also, the beginning of Ardent Partners' second decade of operations... and, I'll…
Best of 2019: To Build a Procurement Team, Think Big — But Start Small
Editor’s Note: Today concludes CPO Rising's “best of” 2019 article series from last year, as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Stay tuned for…
Best of 2019: When it Comes to Technology – The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2019 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. …
Best of 2019: At CPO Rising 2019, Delegates Learned the ABCs of New Procurement Technology
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2019 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…
Best of 2019: Procurement Teams in 2019: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2019 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Today’s…