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		<title>Ardent Announces New Roundtable Event for  Procurement Execs. (6/14)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners And The Future Of Work Exchange Invite Procurement Executives To Attend This Inaugural Future Of Work Event Ardent Partners’ 2022 research has shown that: 94% of all businesses&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2022/05/09/ardent-announces-new-roundtable-event-for-procurement-execs-6-14/">Ardent Announces New Roundtable Event for  Procurement Execs. (6/14)</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 2022: The Data Revolution (New Webinar)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners Monthly Webinar Series CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution 2022 will be one of the most challenging years yet for CPOs and their teams. But there is also&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2022/04/22/cpo-rising-2022-the-data-revolution-new-webinar/">CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution (New Webinar)</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 2022: The Data Revolution</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2022/04/04/cpo-rising-2022-the-data-revolution/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2022-the-data-revolution</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In 2022, more procurement departments than ever before are mining new insights and impacting performance with the use of advanced analytics. As long time analysts, it is clear that a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2022/04/04/cpo-rising-2022-the-data-revolution/">CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution</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>Friendly Reminder: We Have a CPO-Themed Podcast (Procurement Rising)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2022/03/14/friendly-reminder-we-have-a-cpo-themed-podcast-procurement-rising/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=friendly-reminder-we-have-a-cpo-themed-podcast-procurement-rising</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Just a friendly reminder that we have a CPO-themed Podcast that we think you will enjoy. In each episode, our Chief Research Officer, Andrew Bartolini, discusses topics that matter to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2022/03/14/friendly-reminder-we-have-a-cpo-themed-podcast-procurement-rising/">Friendly Reminder: We Have a CPO-Themed Podcast (Procurement 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>Happy Presidents&#8217; Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Presidents&#8217; Day is one of 11 federal holidays in the United States, and its origins can be found dating all the way back to the death of George Washington in&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2022/02/21/happy-presidents-day/">Happy Presidents&#8217; Day</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>Big Trends and Predictions Part 1 (Webinar)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/12/14/big-trends-and-predictions-part-1-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=big-trends-and-predictions-part-1-webinar</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners Monthly Webinar Series Big Trends &#38; Predictions in 2022 (Part 1) Register for Ardent&#8217;s newest webinar this Thursday and get a complimentary copy of our annual report delivered directly to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/12/14/big-trends-and-predictions-part-1-webinar/">Big Trends and Predictions Part 1 (Webinar)</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>Two Great Online Events from Ardent Partners!</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/12/09/two-great-online-events-from-ardent-partners/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=two-great-online-events-from-ardent-partners</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent&#8217;s Monthly Webinar Series Two Exciting Complimentary Webinars! It is the giving season, and Ardent Partners is excited to give to our newsletter subscribers the opportunity to join us on not&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/12/09/two-great-online-events-from-ardent-partners/">Two Great Online Events from Ardent Partners!</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 Time Has Come to Modernize Your Procurement Process (Guest Post)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/12/03/the-time-has-come-to-modernize-your-procurement-process-guest-post/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-time-has-come-to-modernize-your-procurement-process-guest-post</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Teampay, a fast-growth provider of a distributed spend management solutions that enable the procure-to-pay (&#8220;P2P&#8221;) process by guiding business end-users through&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/12/03/the-time-has-come-to-modernize-your-procurement-process-guest-post/">The Time Has Come to Modernize Your Procurement Process (Guest Post)</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>Using Contract Analytics to Uncover Value, Risk, and Opportunity from Within</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/11/29/using-contract-analytics-to-uncover-value-risk-and-opportunity-from-within/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=using-contract-analytics-to-uncover-value-risk-and-opportunity-from-within</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Automated contract management solutions that feature robust analytics and reporting tools can help procurement organizations offset staff shortages, perform more of the “heavy lifting” needed to manage and search through&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/11/29/using-contract-analytics-to-uncover-value-risk-and-opportunity-from-within/">Using Contract Analytics to Uncover Value, Risk, and Opportunity from Within</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 Link Between Workplace Safety And “The Big Quit”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When the Future of Work Exchange launched its flagship research study earlier this year, nearly 90% of business executives stated that they expected operations to return to “normal” within six months-to-a-year. The&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/11/24/the-link-between-workplace-safety-and-the-big-quit/">The Link Between Workplace Safety And “The Big Quit”</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>Strategic Supply Resilience: The CPO’s Role in Ensuring Business Continuity in 2022</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/11/23/strategic-supply-resilience-the-cpos-role-in-ensuring-business-continuity-in-2022/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=strategic-supply-resilience-the-cpos-role-in-ensuring-business-continuity-in-2022</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners&#8217; Monthly Webinar Series continues with a new event, Strategic Supply Resilience: The CPO’s Role in Ensuring Business Continuity in 2022 (click to register), scheduled for Wednesday, December 15th&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/11/23/strategic-supply-resilience-the-cpos-role-in-ensuring-business-continuity-in-2022/">Strategic Supply Resilience: The CPO’s Role in Ensuring Business Continuity in 2022</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>Two Great Online Events – Ardent’s &#8220;CPO Spectacular&#8221; Webinars</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent&#8217;s Monthly Webinar Series The CPO SPECTACULAR Webinars Ardent Partners is pleased to present two great webinars that focus on the future of procurement. This mini webinar series is targeted&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/11/05/two-great-online-events-ardents-cpo-spectacular-webinars/">Two Great Online Events – Ardent’s &#8220;CPO Spectacular&#8221; Webinars</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>Recommendations for P2P Success</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There are many paths to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) excellence and many starting points. A P2P automation project may start with a focus in one area within either accounts payable or procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/11/03/recommendations-for-p2p-success/">Recommendations for P2P 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>Building a Strong P2P Foundation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There are many paths to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) excellence and many starting points. A P2P automation project may start with a focus in one area within either accounts payable or procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/10/27/building-a-strong-p2p-foundation/">Building a Strong P2P Foundation</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 P2P Blueprint for Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A successful P2P project can start in many different areas and travel many different paths; but, before an enterprise begins its P2P journey, it should have a sense of where&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/10/20/the-p2p-blueprint-for-success/">The P2P Blueprint for 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>Why Best-in-Class Supplier Management is Critical to CPO Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners Monthly Webinar Series Why Best-in-Class Supplier Management is Critical to CPO Success For CPOs looking to thrive in the 2020s, Supplier Management has been the hot trend; but,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/10/19/why-best-in-class-supplier-management-is-critical-to-cpo-success/">Why Best-in-Class Supplier Management is Critical to CPO 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>Two Exciting Webinars this Week from Ardent Partners!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Now in its 8th year, Ardent Partners’ monthly webinar series is designed to engage procurement executives with a steady stream of high-quality, progressive, educational, and actionable content. Ardent Partners is&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/09/27/two-exciting-webinars-this-week-from-ardent-partners/">Two Exciting Webinars this Week from Ardent Partners!</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 &#8211; Defining the Characteristics of Best-in-Class P2P</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners’ Webinar Series Defining the Characteristics of Best-in-Class P2P Best-in-Class AP and P2P organizations enjoy a compelling advantage over their peers across all major performance benchmarks. They also achieve&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/09/23/new-webinar-defining-the-characteristics-of-best-in-class/">NEW WEBINAR &#8211; Defining the Characteristics of Best-in-Class P2P</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 Real Value of Spend Analytics</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At its core, spend analysis systems offer a fundamental series of benefits that can positively impact the procurement organizations that choose to leverage these solutions, including: Spend visibility – The&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/09/17/the-real-value-of-spend-analytics/">The Real Value of Spend Analytics</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 &#8211; Five Strategies to Increase Procurement Intelligence (and Performance)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners’ Webinar Series Five Strategies to Increase Procurement Intelligence (&#38; Performance) Click Here to Register CPO in 2021 are facing greater pressure to hit or exceed performance targets amidst a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/09/16/new-webinar-increase-procurement-intelligence-with-smarter-analytics/">NEW WEBINAR &#8211; Five Strategies to Increase Procurement Intelligence (and 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>Now Accepting Nominations for CPO Honors 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners is excited to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the sixth-annual CPO Honors The sixth annual CPO Honors Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/09/14/now-accepting-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2021/">Now Accepting Nominations for CPO Honors 2021</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you read my article last week, I talked about how the next path to procurement performance improvement will be blazed with the next generation of spend analytics and data-driven&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/09/09/next-generation-spend-analysis-digging-deeper/">Next-Generation Spend Analysis: Digging Deeper</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Procurement in the Fast Lane: Key Metrics for the CPO’s Dashboard On the racetrack, professional drivers believe that if everything seems under control, you are not driving fast enough. The&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/08/19/procurement-in-the-fast-lane-key-metrics-for-the-cpos-dashboard/">Procurement in the Fast Lane: Key Metrics for the CPO’s Dashboard</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>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent recently completed its sixteenth annual CPO-themed market research study, “The State of Procurement &#38; the CPO”, which is part of an ongoing dialogue that my team and I have had with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/08/02/procurement-2021-the-best-in-class-advantage/">Procurement 2021: The Best-in-Class 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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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent recently completed its annual AP-themed market research study, “The State of ePayables 2021: Operating in the New Normal”, which is part of an ongoing dialogue that the Ardent team has had&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/07/27/epayables-2021-ap-leaders-response-to-the-pandemic/">ePayables 2021: AP Leaders’ Response to the Pandemic</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>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>From all of us here at Ardent Partners to our community, we wish you and yours a happy and safe July 4th holiday. We’ll pick it back up tomorrow but&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/07/05/happy-fourth-of-july-7/">Happy Fourth of July!</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, 01 Jul 2021 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>With today’s article, we are excited to announce the publication of Ardent Partners’ latest AP research report, &#8220;The State of ePayables 2021: Operating in the New Normal&#8221;. Over the next&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/07/01/introducing-the-state-of-epayables-2021-operating-in-the-new-normal-new-report/">Introducing the State of ePayables 2021: Operating in the New Normal (New Report)</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: 2021 CPO Report &#8211; State of Procurement &#038; Solution Priorities</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You are invited to attend a new webinar on June 30 at 11 am ET &#8211;&#62; 2021 CPO Report &#8211; State of Procurement &#38; Solution Priorities In Ardent Partners’ 16th annual&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/06/25/new-webinar-2021-cpo-report-state-of-procurement-solution-priorities/">NEW WEBINAR: 2021 CPO Report &#8211; State of Procurement &#038; Solution Priorities</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>Prosperity in the Future of Work: Interview with Sunil Bagai, CEO of Prosperix</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/06/10/prosperity-in-the-future-of-work-interview-with-sunil-bagai-ceo-of-prosperix/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=prosperity-in-the-future-of-work-interview-with-sunil-bagai-ceo-of-prosperix</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Future of Work is founded on change, whether that change is natural evolution or innovative progression. The world of talent and work has been changing at a rapid clip&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/06/10/prosperity-in-the-future-of-work-interview-with-sunil-bagai-ceo-of-prosperix/">Prosperity in the Future of Work: Interview with Sunil Bagai, CEO of Prosperix</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners on Wednesday, June 16th at 2 PM ET for our Procurement Metrics that Matter webinar, sponsored by GEP. More has been written about global supply chains in the last&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/06/02/what-are-the-procurement-metrics-that-matter/">What are the Procurement Metrics that Matter?</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>Happy Memorial Day From Ardent Partners</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Memorial Day in the United States has different meanings for different people. For many, it is a weekend to reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/05/31/happy-memorial-day-from-ardent-partners-5/">Happy Memorial Day From Ardent Partners</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>Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Supply Market Knowledge</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 10:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It’s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/05/13/throwback-thursday-skills-for-the-modern-procurement-pro-supply-market-knowledge/">Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Supply Market Knowledge</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>Announcing CPO Rising 2K21 Livestream Event</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising 2K21 Livestream Register to watch Ardent Partners and special guests present ideas, strategies, and insights that can help CPOs and other procurement leaders navigate their teams through these&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/04/30/announcing-cpo-rising-2k21-livestream-event/">Announcing CPO Rising 2K21 Livestream Event</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>Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Operational Procurement</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] Most Chief Procurement Officers love to invest in their&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/04/22/throwback-thursday-skills-for-the-modern-procurement-pro-operational-procurement/">Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Operational 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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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It’s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/04/15/throwback-thursday-skills-for-the-modern-procurement-pro-the-sourcing-process/">Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – The Sourcing Process</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent’s 2021 “State of Procurement” Webinar (click to register!) is our annual look into the procurement function, analyzing the current capabilities in the areas of people, process, and technology. We also&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/04/12/join-us-for-the-2021-state-of-procurement-address-webinar/">Join us for the 2021 State of Procurement Address (Webinar)!</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/04/05/procurement-2021-big-trends-a-change-in-cpo-focus/">Procurement 2021 Big Trends – A Change in CPO Focus</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>Don’t Miss Out On Your Last Chance to Download The Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter in 2021 eBook</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/03/31/dont-miss-out-on-your-last-chance-to-download-the-accounts-payable-metrics-that-matter-in-2021-ebook/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dont-miss-out-on-your-last-chance-to-download-the-accounts-payable-metrics-that-matter-in-2021-ebook</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This is the last week you will be able to download Ardent Partners’ annual AP-themed eBook, The Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter in 2021. Download the eBook before it’s gone!&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/03/31/dont-miss-out-on-your-last-chance-to-download-the-accounts-payable-metrics-that-matter-in-2021-ebook/">Don’t Miss Out On Your Last Chance to Download The Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter in 2021 eBook</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 Buyer’s Guide to AP Automation – NEW Webinar 4/7</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent’s AP Quarterly Webinar Series, A Buyers’ Guide to AP Automation in 2021, continues Wednesday, April 7th at 2 PM ET. Register Here Join Ardent’s VP of Research, and head of our&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/03/24/a-buyers-guide-to-ap-automation-new-webinar-4-7/">A Buyer’s Guide to AP Automation – NEW Webinar 4/7</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/03/22/procurement-2021-big-predictions-global-economies-cpo-control/">Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – Global Economies &#038; CPO Control</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, 18 Mar 2021 10:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the March edition of CPO News, part of our ongoing series covering the recent announcements, hirings, and notable mentions of Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. We&#8217;ve&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/03/18/cpo-news-march-18-2021/">CPO News – March 18, 2021</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/03/15/procurement-2021-big-predictions-procurement-performance-global-supply-chain/">Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – Procurement Performance &#038; Global Supply Chain</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>Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Project Management Skills</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/03/04/throwback-thursday-skills-for-the-modern-procurement-pro-project-management-skills/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-skills-for-the-modern-procurement-pro-project-management-skills</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It&#8217;s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/03/04/throwback-thursday-skills-for-the-modern-procurement-pro-project-management-skills/">Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Project Management Skills</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 2021 Big Prediction – Big Data &#038; AI Make Major Impacts</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/03/01/procurement-2021-big-prediction-big-data-ai-make-major-impacts/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-prediction-big-data-ai-make-major-impacts</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/03/01/procurement-2021-big-prediction-big-data-ai-make-major-impacts/">Procurement 2021 Big Prediction – Big Data &#038; AI Make Major Impacts</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>Announcing the AP Metrics that Matter in 2021 eBook!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The AP Metrics that Matter in 2021 eBook Ardent Partners is excited to announce the publication of its annual eBook, “Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2021”. Over the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/02/24/announcing-the-ap-metrics-that-matter-in-2021-ebook/">Announcing the AP Metrics that Matter in 2021 eBook!</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 2021 Big Prediction &#8211; Procurement Drives Business Strategies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/02/22/procurement-2021-big-prediction-procurement-drives-business-strategies/">Procurement 2021 Big Prediction &#8211; Procurement Drives Business 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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		<title>BOLD Procurement Strategies for Uncertain Times &#8211; New Webinar</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/02/19/bold-procurement-strategies-for-uncertain-times-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bold-procurement-strategies-for-uncertain-times-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In 2021, many Chief Procurement Officers and their teams will be asked to deliver heroic results in the face of daunting uncertainty. To succeed, procurement leaders must follow the courage&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/02/19/bold-procurement-strategies-for-uncertain-times-new-webinar/">BOLD Procurement Strategies for Uncertain Times &#8211; New Webinar</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 2021 Big Trends &#8211; More Uncertainty</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/02/15/procurement-2021-big-trends-more-uncertainty/">Procurement 2021 Big Trends &#8211; More 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>Chief Procurement Officer: Spheres of Influence</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As the Chief Procurement Officer role continues to mature, greater expectations are born. And, as a procurement organization matures, its focus and scope typically expand, as does its ability to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/02/01/chief-procurement-officers-spheres-of-influence/">Chief Procurement Officer: Spheres of Influence</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 SURVEY: The State of Procurement 2021</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners is pleased to announce that the survey for our annual “State of Procurement and the CPO” report is now open. If you have 15 minutes to spare today or later&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/01/25/new-survey-the-state-of-procurement-2021/">NEW SURVEY: The State of Procurement 2021</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>Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 26)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/01/18/join-us-for-our-annual-procurement-big-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-26/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=join-us-for-our-annual-procurement-big-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-26</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Get ready for 2021 by registering for Ardent&#8217;s first webinar of the year! This highly interactive event in our monthly webinar series will highlight market trends and predictive scenarios that&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/01/18/join-us-for-our-annual-procurement-big-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-26/">Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 26)</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 2020: The Elements of Procurement Mastery – Leadership During Times of Crisis</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/12/31/best-of-2020-the-elements-of-procurement-mastery-leadership-during-times-of-crisis/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2020-the-elements-of-procurement-mastery-leadership-during-times-of-crisis</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:00:56 +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” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/31/best-of-2020-the-elements-of-procurement-mastery-leadership-during-times-of-crisis/">Best of 2020: The Elements of Procurement Mastery – Leadership During Times of Crisis</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 2020: The Key Criteria for Supply Management Solution Selection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:00:15 +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” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/28/best-of-2020-the-key-criteria-for-supply-management-solution-selection/">Best of 2020: The Key Criteria for Supply Management Solution Selection</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>Driving Value from Accounts Payable</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Across every enterprise function, a real impact has been felt by the pandemic fallout. Procurement faces supply chain disruptions, finance must ensure there is funding to support operations, product management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/22/driving-value-from-accounts-payable/">Driving Value from Accounts Payable</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Maximizing Spend Management with AP Automation Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/12/14/ardents-2k20-series-maximizing-spend-management-with-ap-automation-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-maximizing-spend-management-with-ap-automation-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/14/ardents-2k20-series-maximizing-spend-management-with-ap-automation-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Maximizing Spend Management with AP Automation Session</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 2020 Validated the Promise of Digital Transformation (NEW WEBINAR)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like after the Great Recession, CPOs&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/08/how-2020-validated-the-promise-of-digital-transformation-new-webinar/">How 2020 Validated the Promise of Digital Transformation (NEW WEBINAR)</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – What the Pandemic Means for Your Workforce Session</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/07/ardents-2k20-series-what-the-pandemic-means-for-your-workforce-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – What the Pandemic Means for Your Workforce Session</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>Throwback Thursday: Artificial Intelligence: Making the Procurement World Smarter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor&#8217;s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on artificial intelligence in the world of procurement.] If procurement 4.0 technologies are making the world&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/03/throwback-thursday-artificial-intelligence-making-the-procurement-world-smarter/">Throwback Thursday: Artificial Intelligence: Making the Procurement World Smarter</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[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Join Ardent Partners on our upcoming webinar, Accounts Payable 2021: Big Trends and Predictions (click to register), next Wednesday, December 9th at 2 PM ET.] As 2020 draws to a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/12/02/accounts-payable-2021-big-trends-and-predictions/">Accounts Payable 2021: 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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		<title>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Three Pillars for Managing a Remote (and Productive) Workforce Session</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/11/30/ardents-2k20-series-three-pillars-for-managing-a-remote-and-productive-workforce-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Three Pillars for Managing a Remote (and Productive) Workforce Session</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>Black Friday – Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Author&#8217;s note: Today&#8217;s article is a throwback to a more normal year and holiday season &#8211;&#62; 2019.] Attention Shoppers! The day after Thanksgiving in the US has long been known&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/11/27/black-friday-2019-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder-2/">Black Friday – Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder</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>Happy Thanksgiving!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Though this year is very different, Ardent Partners still wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! If you need a laugh, enjoy this clip of the Muppets auditioning&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/11/26/happy-thanksgiving-7/">Happy Thanksgiving!</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>Black Friday Deals (not really!)… Upcoming Webinars (yes, really!)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Webinar Descriptions To celebrate “Black Friday” Ardent Partners has put two “door-busting” webinars on the agenda. These dynamic presentations are designed for CPOs, procurement, P2P and AP leaders and will&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/11/25/black-friday-deals-not-really-upcoming-webinars-yes-really/">Black Friday Deals (not really!)… Upcoming Webinars (yes, really!)</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Rising 2020: Continuity, Resilience, Recovery Session</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/11/23/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-rising-2020-continuity-resilience-recovery-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Rising 2020: Continuity, Resilience, Recovery Session</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CFO Leadership in the Time of the Coronavirus Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/11/09/ardents-2k20-series-cfo-leadership-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-cfo-leadership-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/11/09/ardents-2k20-series-cfo-leadership-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CFO Leadership in the Time of the Coronavirus Session</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – The Role of Supply Chain Finance Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/11/02/ardents-2k20-series-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/11/02/ardents-2k20-series-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – The Role of Supply Chain Finance Session</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Reflections on Anytime Anywhere Education Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/10/28/ardents-2k20-series-reflections-on-anytime-anywhere-education-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-reflections-on-anytime-anywhere-education-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/28/ardents-2k20-series-reflections-on-anytime-anywhere-education-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Reflections on Anytime Anywhere Education Session</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 Game-Changing Strategies for Top AP Results – New Webinar</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/10/26/five-game-changing-strategies-for-top-ap-results-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=five-game-changing-strategies-for-top-ap-results-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Ardent’s AP Quarterly Webinar Series AP 2020: Five Game-Changing Strategies for Top Results continues this Thursday, October 29th at 2 PM ET  presented by Bob Cohen &#38; Andrew Bartolini and sponsored by Canon. Click here to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/26/five-game-changing-strategies-for-top-ap-results-new-webinar/">Five Game-Changing Strategies for Top AP Results – New Webinar</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Agile Sourcing via Intelligent Automation Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/10/19/ardents-2k20-series-agile-sourcing-via-intelligent-automation-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-agile-sourcing-via-intelligent-automation-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/19/ardents-2k20-series-agile-sourcing-via-intelligent-automation-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Agile Sourcing via Intelligent Automation Session</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 Present and Future of ePayables – Webinar Today 10/14</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The modern Accounts Payable (“AP”) function sits at a fascinating juncture in its overall evolution: enhance just enough to survive in the years ahead, or, revolutionize its development to truly&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/14/the-present-and-future-of-epayables-webinar-today-10-14/">The Present and Future of ePayables – Webinar Today 10/14</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Top Strategies for Leading a Resilient Procurement Organization Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/10/12/ardents-2k20-series-top-strategies-for-leading-a-resilient-procurement-organization-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-top-strategies-for-leading-a-resilient-procurement-organization-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/12/ardents-2k20-series-top-strategies-for-leading-a-resilient-procurement-organization-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Top Strategies for Leading a Resilient Procurement Organization Session</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Playbook: Leveraging Your Network To Ensure Supply Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/10/05/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-playbook-leveraging-your-network-to-ensure-supply-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-cpo-playbook-leveraging-your-network-to-ensure-supply-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/05/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-playbook-leveraging-your-network-to-ensure-supply-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Playbook: Leveraging Your Network To Ensure Supply Session</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Strategies: Paving the Road to Recovery Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/09/29/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-strategies-paving-the-road-to-recovery-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-cpo-strategies-paving-the-road-to-recovery-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/29/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-strategies-paving-the-road-to-recovery-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Strategies: Paving the Road to Recovery Session</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>Sourcing Smarter to Accelerate Procurement&#8217;s Impact (New Webinar)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/09/28/sourcing-smarter-to-accelerate-procurements-impact-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=sourcing-smarter-to-accelerate-procurements-impact-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor&#8217;s Note: Join Ardent Partners on October 1st at 2 PM ET for the Sourcing Smarter: Accelerating Procurement&#8217;s Impact webinar, sponsored by Scout RFP.] In the last six months, procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/28/sourcing-smarter-to-accelerate-procurements-impact-new-webinar/">Sourcing Smarter to Accelerate Procurement&#8217;s Impact (New Webinar)</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>20 for 2020: Key Providers in the 2020s – apexanalytix</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Earlier this year, we initiated the first of our planned 20 for 2020 series’ as an echo to the 10 for 2010 series that we used to launch this site. That first 2020 series&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/24/20-for-2020-key-providers-in-the-2020s-apexanalytix/">20 for 2020: Key Providers in the 2020s – apexanalytix</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Provenance Management: Protecting Your Supply Chain from Counterfeits Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/09/21/ardents-2k20-series-provenance-management-protecting-your-supply-chain-from-counterfeits-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-provenance-management-protecting-your-supply-chain-from-counterfeits-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/21/ardents-2k20-series-provenance-management-protecting-your-supply-chain-from-counterfeits-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Provenance Management: Protecting Your Supply Chain from Counterfeits Session</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 – September 18, 2020</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates from the past month. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/18/technology-round-up-september-18-2020/">Technology Round-Up – September 18, 2020</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 Metrics that Matter in 2020 (New Webinar)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/09/16/procurement-metrics-that-matter-in-2020-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=procurement-metrics-that-matter-in-2020-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners on September 17th at 2 PM ET for our Procurement Management Metrics that Matter webinar, sponsored by Corcentric. The disruptive days of 2020 have placed Chief Procurement Officers&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/16/procurement-metrics-that-matter-in-2020-new-webinar/">Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2020 (New Webinar)</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Leadership in Times of Crisis Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/09/11/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-leadership-in-times-of-crisis-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-cpo-leadership-in-times-of-crisis-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/11/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-leadership-in-times-of-crisis-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Leadership in Times of Crisis Session</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>Strategies for Successful AP Operations &#8211; New Webinar</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/09/10/strategies-for-successful-ap-operations-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=strategies-for-successful-ap-operations-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For too many years, Accounts Payable (&#8220;AP&#8221;) has lacked the voice and credibility needed to accomplish a transformation without the support of others. However, in the face of extraordinary times&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/10/strategies-for-successful-ap-operations-new-webinar/">Strategies for Successful AP Operations &#8211; New Webinar</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 News — September 9, 2020</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the (end of) Summer edition of CPO News! Over the past couple months there have been some higher-profile appointments and promotions that occurred in the procurement world, and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/09/cpo-news-september-9-2020/">CPO News — September 9, 2020</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>Happy Labor Day!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The first Monday of September in the United States (and Canada) is a federal holiday called Labor Day. According to the US Department of Labor, “Labor Day is a creation of the labor&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/09/07/happy-labor-day-4/">Happy Labor Day!</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Increased Technology Risks in the Age of COVID-19 Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/31/ardents-2k20-series-increased-technology-risks-in-the-age-of-covid-19-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-increased-technology-risks-in-the-age-of-covid-19-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/31/ardents-2k20-series-increased-technology-risks-in-the-age-of-covid-19-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Increased Technology Risks in the Age of COVID-19 Session</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 Metrics for the New Decade (New Webinar)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/26/procurement-metrics-for-the-new-decade-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=procurement-metrics-for-the-new-decade-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There is significant uncertainty, disruption, and risk within procurement teams, as well as within their extended supply chains. Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) find themselves at the end of a bull market,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/26/procurement-metrics-for-the-new-decade-new-webinar/">Procurement Metrics for the New Decade (New Webinar)</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – A New World (of) Orders: Rethinking the Global Supply Chain Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/24/ardents-2k20-series-a-new-world-of-orders-rethinking-the-global-supply-chain-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-a-new-world-of-orders-rethinking-the-global-supply-chain-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/24/ardents-2k20-series-a-new-world-of-orders-rethinking-the-global-supply-chain-session/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – A New World (of) Orders: Rethinking the Global Supply Chain Session</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 Dog Days of Summer</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/20/the-dog-days-of-summer-4/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-dog-days-of-summer-4</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s note: it has become somewhat of a tradition for us at CPO Rising to bring you “The Dog Days of Summer” in late August, so we thought we’d re-publish&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/20/the-dog-days-of-summer-4/">The Dog Days of Summer</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>Ardent&#8217;s &#8220;2K20 Series&#8221; &#8211; Prevent, Manage, Recover: Key Strategies to Execute a Business Continuity Plan Session</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/17/ardents-2k20-series-prevent-manage-recover-key-strategies-to-execute-a-business-continuity-plan-session/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-prevent-manage-recover-key-strategies-to-execute-a-business-continuity-plan-session</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/17/ardents-2k20-series-prevent-manage-recover-key-strategies-to-execute-a-business-continuity-plan-session/">Ardent&#8217;s &#8220;2K20 Series&#8221; &#8211; Prevent, Manage, Recover: Key Strategies to Execute a Business Continuity Plan Session</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>REMINDER &#8211; Submit Nominations for CPO Honors 2020</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/14/reminder-submit-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2020/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=reminder-submit-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2020</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s article is a friendly reminder that this fall, Ardent Partners will recognize Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), their teams, and a select group of industry experts and providers for outstanding&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/14/reminder-submit-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2020/">REMINDER &#8211; Submit Nominations for CPO Honors 2020</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>Smart Strategies for Tough Times &#8211; New Webinar</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/12/smart-strategies-for-tough-times-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=smart-strategies-for-tough-times-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent is excited to announce a brand new webinar, &#8220;ePayables 2020: Smart Strategies for Tough Times&#8220;. Join Ardent&#8217;s VP of Research, Bob Cohen, and special guests as they discuss the key&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/12/smart-strategies-for-tough-times-new-webinar/">Smart Strategies for Tough Times &#8211; New Webinar</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Mark Manning</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/07/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-mark-manning/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-mark-manning</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In April and May, Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/07/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-mark-manning/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Mark Manning</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>90% of CPOs&#8230;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/08/03/90-of-cpos/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=90-of-cpos</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Since 2010, Ardent Partners has conducted more procurement-themed market research than any other firm or consultancy in the industry. In that time, Ardent has benchmarked thousands of distinct organizations across all&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/03/90-of-cpos/">90% of CPOs&#8230;</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Jim Bureau, Jaggaer</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/07/29/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-jim-bureau-jaggaer/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-jim-bureau-jaggaer</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In April and May, Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/29/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-jim-bureau-jaggaer/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Jim Bureau, Jaggaer</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Marcus Rogers</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/07/24/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-marcus-rogers/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-marcus-rogers</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In April and May, Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/24/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-marcus-rogers/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Marcus Rogers</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Gregg Brandyberry</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/07/21/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-gregg-brandyberry/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-gregg-brandyberry</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In April and May, Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/21/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-gregg-brandyberry/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Gregg Brandyberry</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Phil Broughton, CIPS</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/07/17/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-phil-broughton-cips/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-phil-broughton-cips</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In April and May, Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/17/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-phil-broughton-cips/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Phil Broughton, CIPS</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 to Transform Vendor Performance through Innovative Contract Management (NEW WEBINAR)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/07/16/how-to-transform-vendor-performance-through-innovative-contract-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-to-transform-vendor-performance-through-innovative-contract-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor&#8217;s Note: Ardent Founder and Chief Research Officer, Andrew Bartolini is pleased to present a new webinar &#8220;Transforming Vendor Performance through Innovative Contract Management&#8221; next Wednesday, July 22nd @ 11&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/16/how-to-transform-vendor-performance-through-innovative-contract-management/">How to Transform Vendor Performance through Innovative Contract Management (NEW WEBINAR)</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>Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 504: A Conversation with Praneeth Patlola, CEO of WillHire</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/07/15/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-504-a-conversation-with-praneeth-patlola-ceo-of-willhire/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-504-a-conversation-with-praneeth-patlola-ceo-of-willhire</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode features a conversation with Praneeth Patlola, CEO of WillHire. Praneeth and I discuss why direct sourcing&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/15/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-504-a-conversation-with-praneeth-patlola-ceo-of-willhire/">Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 504: A Conversation with Praneeth Patlola, CEO of WillHire</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Larry Williams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In April and May, Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/13/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-larry-williams/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Larry Williams</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>Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Fiona Wood, CIPS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In April and May, Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/10/ardents-2k20-series-speaker-spotlight-fiona-wood-cips/">Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Speaker Spotlight: Fiona Wood, CIPS</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 Key Criteria for Supply Management Solution Selection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Earlier this year, Ardent conducted its yearly procurement benchmark study, CPO Rising, on the current trends in procurement people, processes, technologies, goals, strategies, and challenges. The recent release of The&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/08/the-key-criteria-for-supply-management-solution-selection/">The Key Criteria for Supply Management Solution Selection</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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