Andrew Bartolini, Author at CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

CPO Rising 2017: Stepping Inside the Procurement Mindset

By Andrew Bartolini July 3, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Strategy1 Comment

We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report. Today’s article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report’s key findings. You can get the report here (registration required). CPO…

Five Expense Management Tips for Small Businesses

By Andrew Bartolini June 30, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

The drive for revenue by small business owners and executives demands time, focus, and resources; so much so, that expense management often becomes a secondary concern. But, since business profit…

The State of ePayables 2017: AP’s Perceived Value

By Andrew Bartolini June 27, 2017Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy, Technology

Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Intelligence. Today’s article represents an on-going series focused on…

CPO Rising 2017: Staying Focused on the Long Game in Procurement

By Andrew Bartolini June 26, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology1 Comment

The State of Accounts Payable 2017 (New Video)

By Andrew Bartolini June 20, 2017Articles, Events, General, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

With today’s article, we are excited to announce the publication of Ardent Partners’ latest AP research report, “The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Cash”, which…

The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Intelligence (New Report)

By Andrew Bartolini June 16, 2017Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners Announces Theme to Upcoming CPO Conference

By Andrew Bartolini June 9, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, People, Strategy, Technology

Boston in June is a great place to be.... But this year, Boston in November is the place for all CPOs and those that aspire to the role to be…

CPO Rising 2017 – Bridging the Technology Gap

By Andrew Bartolini June 7, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Strategy, Technology

We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report. Today's article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report's key findings. You can get the report here (registration required). Bridging…

The CPO’s Agenda 2017: Same Pressures, New Responses

By Andrew Bartolini June 2, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report, CPO Rising 2017: Tools of the Trade, which is part of an ongoing dialogue that my team and I have had with Chief Procurement…

CPO Rising Summit – Call for Speakers

By Andrew Bartolini May 31, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners is looking for Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement executives from all industries and geographies to present on mainstage presentations, lead breakout sessions, and join executive panel discussions…