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How ISM is Reaching, Retraining, and Retaining the Procurement 4.0 Workforce
Earlier this year, and again at the Institute for Supply Management’s 102nd annual conference in Orlando, Florida, Ardent Partners analysts were pleased to interview ISM’s Chief Content and Engagement Officer, M.L.... Read more
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Ardent Partners Announces Theme to Upcoming CPO Conference
Boston in June is a great place to be…. But this year, Boston in November is the place for all CPOs and those that aspire to the role to be... Read more
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Technology Round-Up – June 8, 2017
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up returns today with another assortment of procurement and supply management solution-provider news and updates from the past month to share with our community. If you are a... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 202: Is the Future of Work a Reality for Small Businesses?
This week’s edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Shiftgig, tackles two very interesting issues: 1) the Future of Work in small businesses, and, 2) continued legislation regarding... Read more
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CPO Rising 2017 – Bridging the Technology Gap
We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report. Today’s article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report’s key findings. You can get the report here (registration required). Bridging... Read more
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AP’s Need for Speed in Invoice and Exception Handling
For many Accounts Payable (“AP”) and finance leaders, there is a strong desire to take the department to the next level of performance. But AP departments that get stuck processing... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Management in SMBs: Upcoming Webinar (June 13)
Talent engagement is a critical issue for organizations of all sizes, not just large, enterprise-sized corporations. In fact, most small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often struggle even more so because... Read more
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The CPO’s Agenda 2017: Same Pressures, New Responses
We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report, CPO Rising 2017: Tools of the Trade, which is part of an ongoing dialogue that my team and I have had with Chief Procurement... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 201: One Year Anniversary Edition
This week’s edition of Contingent Workforce Weekly kicks off a new year of the podcast; welcome to “season two”! During this special, one-year anniversary edition of the podcast, sponsored by... Read more
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CPO Rising Summit – Call for Speakers
Ardent Partners is looking for Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement executives from all industries and geographies to present on mainstage presentations, lead breakout sessions, and join executive panel discussions... Read more