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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse: AI in Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with a look back at the most important AI-related ProcureTech news, announcements, and developments from the first half of the year. From&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/09/02/procuretech-pulse-ai-in-review/">ProcureTech Pulse: AI in Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — August 26, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/08/26/procuretech-pulse-august-26-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — August 26, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement News — August 19, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/08/19/procurement-news-august-19-2026/">Procurement News — August 19, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Five Metrics Defining Procurement&#8217;s AI Future</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/07/24/five-metrics-defining-procurements-ai-future/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=five-metrics-defining-procurements-ai-future</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise priority across procurement. While most organizations expect to deploy agentic AI capabilities within the next few years, many remain in the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/24/five-metrics-defining-procurements-ai-future/">Five Metrics Defining Procurement&#8217;s AI Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement News — July 22, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/22/procurement-news-july-22-2026/">Procurement News — July 22, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Creating Business Value Through Strategic Supplier Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners&#8217; recent webinar &#8220;Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer for Ardent Partners; Ken Miklos, Senior Director Product Marketing for SAP; and Sami Mrad, Regional&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/20/creating-business-value-through-strategic-supplier-management/">Creating Business Value Through Strategic Supplier Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Supplier Management by the Numbers: Why Integrated Procurement Wins</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Supplier management is no longer simply an operational procurement function. It has become a strategic capability that directly influences cost, resilience, and business performance. As procurement leaders navigate ongoing market&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/17/supplier-management-by-the-numbers-why-integrated-procurement-wins/">Supplier Management by the Numbers: Why Integrated Procurement Wins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — July 15, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/15/procuretech-pulse-july-15-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — July 15, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: The Path to AI-First Procurement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Ivalua on July 16th (11 AM ET) as they discuss The Path to AI-First Procurement. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming procurement, but technology alone is not&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/13/new-webinar-the-path-to-ai-first-procurement/">NEW WEBINAR: The Path to AI-First Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Strategic Zenith: The CPO Continues to Rise&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/07/10/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-strategic-zenith-the-cpo-continues-to-rise/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-strategic-zenith-the-cpo-continues-to-rise</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/10/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-strategic-zenith-the-cpo-continues-to-rise/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Strategic Zenith: The CPO Continues to Rise&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Procurement at the Speed of AI (The Mid-Market Shift from Agents to Autonomous Flow)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/07/08/velocity-of-value-mid-market-procurement-2026-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=velocity-of-value-mid-market-procurement-2026-webinar</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>AI is reshaping procurement, but technology alone isn't enough. Join Ardent Partners and Zycus as Andrew Bartolini shares new research into how mid-market organizations are accelerating business value through AI, connected workflows, and modern Source-to-Pay operations.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/08/velocity-of-value-mid-market-procurement-2026-webinar/">NEW WEBINAR: Procurement at the Speed of AI (The Mid-Market Shift from Agents to Autonomous Flow)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Performance Advantage of Integrated Supplier Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/07/06/the-performance-advantage-of-integrated-supplier-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-performance-advantage-of-integrated-supplier-management</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the most compelling themes explored during Ardent Partners&#8217; recent webinar &#8220;Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer for Ardent Partners; Ken Miklos, Senior Director&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/06/the-performance-advantage-of-integrated-supplier-management/">The Performance Advantage of Integrated Supplier Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Scaling AP Without Scaling Complexity</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/07/01/new-webinar-scaling-ap-without-scaling-complexity/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-scaling-ap-without-scaling-complexity</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners, Ramp, and FirstCash on July 15th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Scaling AP Without Scaling Complexity. As organizations grow, AP and P2P become more difficult to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/07/01/new-webinar-scaling-ap-without-scaling-complexity/">NEW WEBINAR: Scaling AP Without Scaling Complexity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;All that Glitters Is Not Gold: The AI Market Bubble&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/26/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-all-that-glitters-is-not-gold-the-ai-market-bubble/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;All that Glitters Is Not Gold: The AI Market Bubble&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement News — June 24, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/24/procurement-news-june-24-2026/">Procurement News — June 24, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Ardent Partners &#038; xSuite – The State of AP 2026: AI Rising</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and xSuite on June 23rd (10 AM ET) as they discuss The State of AP 2026: AI Rising. Accounts payable is entering a pivotal new era. As&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/16/new-webinar-ardent-partners-xsuite-the-state-of-ap-2026-ai-rising/">NEW WEBINAR: Ardent Partners &#038; xSuite – The State of AP 2026: AI Rising</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Procurement Metrics That Matter in 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and GEP on June 24th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Procurement Metrics That Matter in 2026. Procurement has evolved into a strategic driver of business value,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/12/new-webinar-procurement-metrics-that-matter-in-2026/">NEW WEBINAR: Procurement Metrics That Matter in 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Supplier Management Becomes a Strategic Imperative</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Procurement has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once viewed primarily as a cost control function focused on transactional efficiency, it now occupies a central role in&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/08/supplier-management-becomes-a-strategic-imperative-in-the-age-of-uncertainty/">Supplier Management Becomes a Strategic Imperative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Intelligent Arbitrage: Learning from the AI Front-Runners&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/06/05/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-intelligent-arbitrage-learning-from-the-ai-front-runners/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-intelligent-arbitrage-learning-from-the-ai-front-runners</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/05/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-intelligent-arbitrage-learning-from-the-ai-front-runners/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Intelligent Arbitrage: Learning from the AI Front-Runners&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — June 3, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/03/procuretech-pulse-june-3-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — June 3, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Data Readiness Determines AI Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A recurring theme throughout our three-part article series is that AI success in procurement is fundamentally dependent on data readiness. Without clean, structured, and connected data, even the most advanced&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/06/01/why-data-readiness-determines-ai-success/">Why Data Readiness Determines AI Success</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Geopolitical Shocker — A Policy-Driven Market Correction&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/05/29/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-geopolitical-shocker-a-policy-driven-market-correction/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-geopolitical-shocker-a-policy-driven-market-correction</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/29/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-geopolitical-shocker-a-policy-driven-market-correction/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Geopolitical Shocker — A Policy-Driven Market Correction&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement News — May 27, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/27/procurement-news-may-27-2026/">Procurement News — May 27, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Year of Pilots and Mass Experimentation&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/22/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-year-of-pilots-and-mass-experimentation/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Year of Pilots and Mass Experimentation&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/20/procuretech-pulse-may-20-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — May 20, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Shifts Toward Systems of Action</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Procurement technology has historically evolved through distinct phases, from systems of record such as ERP platforms to systems of engagement like source-to-pay suites. These systems improved visibility, standardized processes, and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/18/procurement-shifts-toward-systems-of-action/">Procurement Shifts Toward Systems of Action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The AI Siphon: Where the Procurement Budget Goes to Live&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/05/15/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-ai-siphon-where-the-procurement-budget-goes-to-live/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-ai-siphon-where-the-procurement-budget-goes-to-live</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/15/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-ai-siphon-where-the-procurement-budget-goes-to-live/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The AI Siphon: Where the Procurement Budget Goes to Live&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners, along with SAP and Sonae Arauco, on May 28th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage. In a period defined by persistent global&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/13/new-webinar-supplier-management-the-integrated-advantage/">NEW WEBINAR: Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI as a Defining Force in Procurement Evolution</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Procurement is entering a defining moment as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from experimental use cases to core operational capability. According to Ardent Partners, nearly three-quarters of chief procurement officers believe&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/11/ai-as-a-defining-force-in-procurement-evolution/">AI as a Defining Force in Procurement Evolution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Beyond the Vendor: Supplier Management as a Value Engine&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/05/08/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-beyond-the-vendor-supplier-management-as-a-value-engine/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-beyond-the-vendor-supplier-management-as-a-value-engine</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/08/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-beyond-the-vendor-supplier-management-as-a-value-engine/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Beyond the Vendor: Supplier Management as a Value Engine&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement News — May 6, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/06/procurement-news-may-6-2026/">Procurement News — May 6, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;AI Skill-Set Deficit: The Talent Shift&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/05/01/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/01/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;AI Skill-Set Deficit: The Talent Shift&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — April 29, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/29/procuretech-pulse-april-29-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — April 29, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Procurement Platforms Become Systems of Business Insight&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/17/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight-2/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Procurement Platforms Become Systems of Business Insight&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/04/15/new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Zycus on April 30th (2 PM ET) as they discuss AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI. Over the past two decades, procurement has transformed&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/15/new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai/">NEW WEBINAR: AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part Three): Talent, Technology, and the Road to Procurement’s Harvest Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/13/procurement-predictions-2026-part-three-talent-technology-and-the-road-to-procurements-harvest-year/">Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part Three): Talent, Technology, and the Road to Procurement’s Harvest Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Genesis of Autonomy: Procurement&#8217;s Year Zero&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/04/10/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-genesis-of-autonomy-procurements-year-zero/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-genesis-of-autonomy-procurements-year-zero</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/10/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-genesis-of-autonomy-procurements-year-zero/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Genesis of Autonomy: Procurement&#8217;s Year Zero&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Emburse on April 16th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Beyond Invoice: AI, Payments, and Risk in Modern AP. AP is under pressure, and incremental automation&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/08/new-webinar-beyond-invoice-ai-payments-and-risk-in-modern-ap/">NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Invoice: AI, Payments, and Risk in Modern AP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part Two): Spend Visibility to Decision Augmentation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/06/procurement-predictions-2026-part-two-spend-visibility-to-decision-augmentation/">Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part Two): Spend Visibility to Decision Augmentation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Low-Grade Fever: Persistent Inflation&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/03/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-low-grade-fever-persistent-inflation/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;The Low-Grade Fever: Persistent Inflation&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/01/procurement-news-april-1-2026/">Procurement News — April 1, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part One): Why Procurement Must Think End-to-End</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/30/procurement-predictions-2026-part-one-why-procurement-must-think-end-to-end/">Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part One): Why Procurement Must Think End-to-End</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Supplier Risk Management Becomes a Core Operating Discipline&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/27/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-supplier-risk-management-becomes-a-core-operating-discipline/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Supplier Risk Management Becomes a Core Operating Discipline&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — March 25, 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — March 25, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Three): Redefining Procurement Value in 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/23/procurement-trends-2026-part-three-redefining-procurement-value-in-2026/">Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Three): Redefining Procurement Value in 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Two): Entering the Age of Autonomous Procurement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/16/procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement/">Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Two): Entering the Age of Autonomous Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Savings Tops the CPO Priority List (Again)&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/03/13/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-savings-tops-the-cpo-priority-list-again/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-savings-tops-the-cpo-priority-list-again</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/13/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-savings-tops-the-cpo-priority-list-again/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Savings Tops the CPO Priority List (Again)&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Zip on March 26th (1 PM ET) as they discuss Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance. In 2026, the most successful CPOs aren&#8217;t just&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/11/new-webinar-uniting-intake-to-payment-to-drive-2026-performance/">NEW WEBINAR: Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Trends 2026 (Part One): Thriving in an Age of Structural Volatility</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/09/procurement-trends-2026-part-one-thriving-in-an-age-of-structural-volatility/">Procurement Trends 2026 (Part One): Thriving in an Age of Structural Volatility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Global Market Turbulence: Navigating the Economic Fog&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/03/06/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-global-market-turbulence-navigating-the-economic-fog/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-global-market-turbulence-navigating-the-economic-fog</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/06/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-global-market-turbulence-navigating-the-economic-fog/">Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing &#8211; &#8220;Global Market Turbulence: Navigating the Economic Fog&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/04/procurement-news-march-4-2026/">Procurement News — March 4, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/25/procuretech-pulse-feb-25-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/02/18/new-webinar-from-systems-of-engagement-to-systems-of-action-agentic-ai-steps-into-the-cpos-spotlight/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-from-systems-of-engagement-to-systems-of-action-agentic-ai-steps-into-the-cpos-spotlight</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Zycus on February 26th (2 PM ET) as they discuss From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO. Procurement leaders have spent the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/18/new-webinar-from-systems-of-engagement-to-systems-of-action-agentic-ai-steps-into-the-cpos-spotlight/">NEW WEBINAR: From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/11/procurement-news-february-11-2026/">Procurement News — February 11, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/04/technology-round-up-february-4-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — February 4, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: Procurement News — CPO Promotions for 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Today concludes our “best of” 2025 articles, reflecting on the year and preparing for the months ahead in 2026. Welcome to Procurement News! We&#8217;re proud to share the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/30/best-of-2025-procurement-news-cpo-promotions-for-2025/">Best of 2025: Procurement News — CPO Promotions for 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Complexity, Risk, and Reinvention: How Procurement Is Being Redefined for 2026</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/28/complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Chahat Sharma, head of customer&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/28/complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026/">Complexity, Risk, and Reinvention: How Procurement Is Being Redefined for 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/26/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/26/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/23/best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. Did you miss&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/23/best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/">Best of 2025: Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ivalua’s AI-Driven Reset for Supplier Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/21/ivaluas-ai-driven-reset-for-supplier-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ivaluas-ai-driven-reset-for-supplier-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last year, Ardent Partners published its Supplier Management Technology Advisor Report: https://lnkd.in/eJdM_FVk, designed to help sourcing and procurement leaders navigate the supplier management solution provider market and select the best-fit&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/21/ivaluas-ai-driven-reset-for-supplier-management/">Ivalua’s AI-Driven Reset for Supplier Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>From AI Pilots to AI-Native Procurement: Why 2025 Marked the Breakthrough Year</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/19/from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Chahat Sharma, head of customer&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/19/from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year/">From AI Pilots to AI-Native Procurement: Why 2025 Marked the Breakthrough Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Insight to Impact: Synertrade Redefines Supplier Management</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last year, Ardent Partners published its Supplier Management Technology Advisor Report: https://lnkd.in/eJdM_FVk, designed to help sourcing and procurement leaders navigate the supplier management solution provider market and select the best-fit&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/16/insight-to-impact-synertrade-redefines-supplier-management/">Insight to Impact: Synertrade Redefines Supplier Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/12/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/12/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Ivalua on January 22nd (11 AM ET) as they discuss Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. Calling all CPOs!!!! As global markets stabilize and AI moves&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/09/new-webinar-procurement-2026-big-trends-and-predictions/">NEW WEBINAR: Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/07/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. Did you miss&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/05/best-of-2025-part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/">Best of 2025: Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/02/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: Stop Talking Costs: 7 Ways CPOs Can Master the C-Suite</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. [Today’s article was&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/31/best-of-2025-stop-talking-costs-7-ways-cpos-can-master-the-c-suite/">Best of 2025: Stop Talking Costs: 7 Ways CPOs Can Master the C-Suite</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/29/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Agentic AI and the Next Evolution of Procurement — From Automation to Autonomous Value Creation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Rinus&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/22/agentic-ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-procurement-from-automation-to-autonomous-value-creation/">Agentic AI and the Next Evolution of Procurement — From Automation to Autonomous Value Creation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising 2025 Series: Procurement’s Top Priorities and Strategies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the last several weeks, Ardent Partners has gone back in time with its &#8220;State of Procurement (A Retrospective)&#8221; series, featuring executive insights from its previous State of Procurement reports&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/19/cpo-rising-2025-series-procurements-top-priorities-and-strategies/">CPO Rising 2025 Series: Procurement’s Top Priorities and Strategies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Agents of Change: How Agentic AI Is Rewriting the Source-to-Pay Playbook,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/17/ai-in-procurement-moving-from-rules-to-reasoning/">AI in Procurement: Moving from Rules to Reasoning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;CPO Pressure: Hitting Year-end Targets While Responding to Rising Risk, Tariffs, &#38; AI,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners;&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/15/pfizers-path-to-ai-driven-procurement-from-automation-to-intelligence/">Pfizer’s Path to AI-Driven Procurement: From Automation to Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last year, Ardent Partners published its Supplier Management Technology Advisor Report: https://lnkd.in/eJdM_FVk, designed to help sourcing and procurement leaders navigate the supplier management solution provider market and select the best-fit&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/12/from-generative-ai-to-next-gen-supplier-performance-the-milestones-that-moved-sap-ariba-forward-this-year/">From Generative AI to Next-Gen Supplier Performance: The Milestones That Moved SAP Ariba Forward This Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Procurement leaders gathered at DPW/Amsterdam recently to discuss the latest in digital procurement innovation and transformation. Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, moderated the session &#8220;Fast-Track&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/11/building-long-term-procurement-transformation-through-scalable-human-centered-ai/">Building Long-Term Procurement Transformation Through Scalable, Human-Centered AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>How AI Is Redefining Procurement Leadership</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;The Intelligent CPO: What AI’s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders,&#8221; featuring three procurement AI experts (Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners, Hyoun Park of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/10/how-ai-is-redefining-procurement-leadership/">How AI Is Redefining Procurement Leadership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Procurement Can Realize ROI from AI — Lessons From CPOs, Pilots, and Early Adopters</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/08/how-procurement-can-realize-roi-from-ai-lessons-from-cpos-pilots-and-early-adopters/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-procurement-can-realize-roi-from-ai-lessons-from-cpos-pilots-and-early-adopters</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Rinus&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/08/how-procurement-can-realize-roi-from-ai-lessons-from-cpos-pilots-and-early-adopters/">How Procurement Can Realize ROI from AI — Lessons From CPOs, Pilots, and Early Adopters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: 2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/05/new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and an industry expert on December 17th (2 PM ET) as they discuss 2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts. It’s all about you!! Before you dive&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/05/new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts/">NEW WEBINAR: 2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/04/new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Tradeshift on December 9th (9 AM ET) as they discuss the State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey. The State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/04/new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey/">NEW WEBINAR: State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>A CPO&#8217;s Guide to AI Readiness: AI Moves from Buzzword to Business Imperative</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/03/a-cpos-guide-to-ai-readiness-ai-moves-from-buzzword-to-business-imperative/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-cpos-guide-to-ai-readiness-ai-moves-from-buzzword-to-business-imperative</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Ardent Partners: A CPO&#8217;s Guide to AI Readiness,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Nick Heinzmann, head of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/03/a-cpos-guide-to-ai-readiness-ai-moves-from-buzzword-to-business-imperative/">A CPO&#8217;s Guide to AI Readiness: AI Moves from Buzzword to Business Imperative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Fast-Tracking AI in Procurement: How Leaders Are Adopting, Scaling, and Succeeding</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/02/fast-tracking-ai-in-procurement-how-leaders-are-adopting-scaling-and-succeeding/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fast-tracking-ai-in-procurement-how-leaders-are-adopting-scaling-and-succeeding</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Procurement leaders gathered at DPW/Amsterdam recently to discuss the latest in digital procurement innovation and transformation. Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, moderated the session &#8220;Fast-Track&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/02/fast-tracking-ai-in-procurement-how-leaders-are-adopting-scaling-and-succeeding/">Fast-Tracking AI in Procurement: How Leaders Are Adopting, Scaling, and Succeeding</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of AI in Procurement — Early Momentum, Real Expectations, and the Road to ROI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/01/the-state-of-ai-in-procurement-early-momentum-real-expectations-and-the-road-to-roi/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-state-of-ai-in-procurement-early-momentum-real-expectations-and-the-road-to-roi</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Rinus&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/01/the-state-of-ai-in-procurement-early-momentum-real-expectations-and-the-road-to-roi/">The State of AI in Procurement — Early Momentum, Real Expectations, and the Road to ROI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>A CPO&#8217;s Guide to AI Readiness: AI’s Rapid Emergence and Why Procurement Can’t Ignore It</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/26/a-cpos-guide-to-ai-readiness-ais-rapid-emergence-and-why-procurement-cant-ignore-it/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-cpos-guide-to-ai-readiness-ais-rapid-emergence-and-why-procurement-cant-ignore-it</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Ardent Partners: A CPO&#8217;s Guide to AI Readiness,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Nick Heinzmann, head of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/26/a-cpos-guide-to-ai-readiness-ais-rapid-emergence-and-why-procurement-cant-ignore-it/">A CPO&#8217;s Guide to AI Readiness: AI’s Rapid Emergence and Why Procurement Can’t Ignore It</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Better Together: Connecting Finance &#038; Procurement for Smarter Source-to-Pay</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/25/new-webinar-better-together-connecting-finance-procurement-for-smarter-source-to-pay/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-better-together-connecting-finance-procurement-for-smarter-source-to-pay</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Esker on December 4th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Better Together: Connecting Finance &#38; Procurement for Smarter Source-to-Pay. Finance and Procurement have long shared similar&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/25/new-webinar-better-together-connecting-finance-procurement-for-smarter-source-to-pay/">NEW WEBINAR: Better Together: Connecting Finance &#038; Procurement for Smarter Source-to-Pay</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Metrics that Matter in 2025 (Part Three): Making Sense of Messy Data — The First Step Toward Procurement Insight</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/24/the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-three/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-three</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2025,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul Blake, Senior Director, Engagement at&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/24/the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-three/">The Metrics that Matter in 2025 (Part Three): Making Sense of Messy Data — The First Step Toward Procurement Insight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Path Forward: Building Procurement’s Foundation for an AI-Driven Future</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/19/the-path-forward-building-procurements-foundation-for-an-ai-driven-future/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-path-forward-building-procurements-foundation-for-an-ai-driven-future</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;The State of S2P Digitization 2025,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Vishal Patel, SVP, product and customer&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/19/the-path-forward-building-procurements-foundation-for-an-ai-driven-future/">The Path Forward: Building Procurement’s Foundation for an AI-Driven Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI’s Procurement Revolution Starts with Strong Data and Skilled Talent</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;The Intelligent CPO: What AI’s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders,&#8221; featuring three procurement AI experts (Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners, Hyoun Park of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/17/ais-procurement-revolution-starts-with-strong-data-and-skilled-talent/">AI’s Procurement Revolution Starts with Strong Data and Skilled Talent</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/14/new-webinar-from-pilot-to-payoff-5-strategies-to-turn-ai-into-roi/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-from-pilot-to-payoff-5-strategies-to-turn-ai-into-roi</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners&#8217; Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer, and Rinus Strydom, chief revenue officer for Pactum AI, on November 19 (2 PM ET) as he discusses From Pilot&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/14/new-webinar-from-pilot-to-payoff-5-strategies-to-turn-ai-into-roi/">NEW WEBINAR: From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of Source-to-Pay Transformation in 2025: Navigating Uncertainty Through Technology and AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/12/the-state-of-source-to-pay-transformation-in-2025-navigating-uncertainty-through-technology-and-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-state-of-source-to-pay-transformation-in-2025-navigating-uncertainty-through-technology-and-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;The State of S2P Digitization 2025,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Vishal Patel, SVP, product and customer&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/12/the-state-of-source-to-pay-transformation-in-2025-navigating-uncertainty-through-technology-and-ai/">The State of Source-to-Pay Transformation in 2025: Navigating Uncertainty Through Technology and AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Agents of Change: How Agentic AI is Rewriting the Future of Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/10/agents-of-change-how-agentic-ai-is-rewriting-the-future-of-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=agents-of-change-how-agentic-ai-is-rewriting-the-future-of-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Agents of Change: How Agentic AI Is Rewriting the Source-to-Pay Playbook,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/10/agents-of-change-how-agentic-ai-is-rewriting-the-future-of-procurement/">Agents of Change: How Agentic AI is Rewriting the Future of Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising 2025 Series: A Wave of Uncertainty and AI&#8217;s Emergence in Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/07/cpo-rising-2025-series-a-wave-of-uncertainty-and-ais-emergence-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-series-a-wave-of-uncertainty-and-ais-emergence-in-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the last several weeks, Ardent Partners has gone back in time with its &#8220;State of Procurement (A Retrospective)&#8221; series, featuring executive insights from its previous State of Procurement reports&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/07/cpo-rising-2025-series-a-wave-of-uncertainty-and-ais-emergence-in-procurement/">CPO Rising 2025 Series: A Wave of Uncertainty and AI&#8217;s Emergence in Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of Procurement Agility: Navigating Tariffs, Technology, and the Rise of AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/05/the-state-of-procurement-agility-navigating-tariffs-technology-and-the-rise-of-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-state-of-procurement-agility-navigating-tariffs-technology-and-the-rise-of-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;CPO Pressure: Hitting Year-end Targets While Responding to Rising Risk, Tariffs, &#38; AI,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners;&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/05/the-state-of-procurement-agility-navigating-tariffs-technology-and-the-rise-of-ai/">The State of Procurement Agility: Navigating Tariffs, Technology, and the Rise of AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The New CPO Playbook: Orchestrating Intelligence in the Age of AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/11/04/the-new-cpo-playbook-orchestrating-intelligence-in-the-age-of-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-new-cpo-playbook-orchestrating-intelligence-in-the-age-of-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;The Intelligent CPO: What AI’s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders,&#8221; featuring three procurement AI experts (Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners, Hyoun Park of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/11/04/the-new-cpo-playbook-orchestrating-intelligence-in-the-age-of-ai/">The New CPO Playbook: Orchestrating Intelligence in the Age of AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Metrics that Matter in 2025 (Part Two): Procurement Adapts Amid Uncertainty</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/10/27/the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-two-procurement-adapts-amid-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-two-procurement-adapts-amid-uncertainty</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2025,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul Blake, Senior Director, Engagement at&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/27/the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-two-procurement-adapts-amid-uncertainty/">The Metrics that Matter in 2025 (Part Two): Procurement Adapts Amid Uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement News — October 21, 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/22/procurement-news-october-21-2025/">Procurement News — October 21, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Metrics that Matter in 2025 (Part One): Spend Under Management Continues Rising</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/10/20/the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-one-spend-under-management-continues-rising/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-one-spend-under-management-continues-rising</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2025,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul Blake, Senior Director, Engagement at&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/20/the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-one-spend-under-management-continues-rising/">The Metrics that Matter in 2025 (Part One): Spend Under Management Continues Rising</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: The Intelligent CPO: What AI&#8217;s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/10/17/54569/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=54569</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Levelpath on October 28 (2 PM ET) as they discuss The Intelligent CPO: What AI&#8217;s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders. In procurement, success depends on&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/17/54569/">NEW WEBINAR: The Intelligent CPO: What AI&#8217;s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — October 15, 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/15/technology-round-up-october-15-2025/">Technology Round-Up — October 15, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Unexpected Gains from a CPO and CFO Alliance</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Nick Drewe, COO for Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/08/the-unexpected-gains-from-a-cpo-and-cfo-alliance/">The Unexpected Gains from a CPO and CFO Alliance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: CPO Discussion — Hitting Year-end Targets Amidst Rising Risk, Tariffs, &#038; AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/09/24/new-webinar-cpo-discussion-hitting-year-end-targets-amidst-rising-risk-tariffs-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-cpo-discussion-hitting-year-end-targets-amidst-rising-risk-tariffs-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and ORO Labs on September 30 (11 AM ET) as they discuss CPO Discussion: Hitting Year-end Targets Amidst Rising Risk, Tariffs, &#38; AI. As we close out&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/09/24/new-webinar-cpo-discussion-hitting-year-end-targets-amidst-rising-risk-tariffs-ai/">NEW WEBINAR: CPO Discussion — Hitting Year-end Targets Amidst Rising Risk, Tariffs, &#038; AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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