2014: The Year Ahead in ePayables (AP Automation)
Last time, we took a look at what it takes to become a Chief Procurement Officer in 2014. This time, some predictions for the Accounts Payable automation (what we commonly…
Becoming a CPO in 2014 – The CPO’s Perspective
Publisher's Note: This report is now available in the Ardent Partners library at a substantial discount. Click here to learn more. Happy New Year! Are you ready for 2014? We are…
Season’s Greetings from Ardent Partners (& CPO Rising)
As we close out another great year, we'd like to thank our readers and sponsors for their support and wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season. See…
The Dynamic Trio – Taulia
For decades, managing cash has been the responsibility of the Treasury department of most large companies. Today, while that is generally still the case, more business functions and employees are…
Procurement’s Evolution, Part I: Convergence with Finance
Today in the waning days of 2013, we being a new series that will highlight procurement’s (and the chief procurement officer's) evolving influence within the greater enterprise. Each of these…
2014: The Rise of The Business Network and B2B Payments
In 2014, we expect to see a big rise in business networks and B2B payments and we're more than ready. The Ardent Partners analyst team has been very involved with…
CPO 2019: A Five-Year Outlook (Part 2)
Publisher's Note: This report is now available in the Ardent Partners library at a substantial discount. Click here to learn more. With my new report, Becoming a CPO in 2014: The…
Becoming a CPO in 2014
Publisher's Note: This report is now available in the Ardent Partners library at a substantial discount. Click here to learn more. I'm pleased to announce that one of my latest reports, Becoming a CPO…
Independent Contractor Compliance: A Four-Step Program
The Ardent Partners Contingent Workforce Management Framework has three major categories: traditional temporary labor, complex contract talent, and independent contractors. Each represents a specific set of capabilities, competencies, processes, goals…
CPO News – December 10, 2013
Sorry, it has been a while since we've delivered the CPO News, so let's get to our top stories for and about Chief Procurement Officers. New Chief Procurement Officer for…