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Introducing The “Procurement Rising” Podcast – Alejandro Gusis, Univar Solutions
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Ardent Partners’ newest asset: The Procurement Rising Podcast! In this podcast, I will be interviewing Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 525: The Innovation Behind the Extended Workforce
This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, discusses the growth and impact of the extended workforce/agile workforce and highlights why a “balanced,” strategic approach in managing this... Read more
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What Does 2021 Hold for the Agile Workforce and the Future of Work? (Part II)
Last week, we discussed the many tenets of the Future of Work that will play invaluable roles in 2021, including diversity and inclusion, direct sourcing, new talent channels, the depth... Read more
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Introducing The Procurement Trends & Predictions for 2021 (New Report)
With today’s article, we are excited to announce the publication of Ardent Partners’ latest procurement research report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few months, this site will... Read more
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CPO News — February 5, 2021
Welcome to a not-quite-so-New Year’s 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.... Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Presentation Skills
[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... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 524: An Ode to Work-From-Home Parents
This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, highlights why flexibility-led workplace environments are so critical when millions of professionals are juggling dual roles: remote work and parenting.... Read more
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Overcoming the Challenges Facing Accounts Payable
Shannon Adler, inspirational author, once said “If you don’t believe the impossible can happen, then you are right.” The AP team faces several key obstacles on the road to achieving... Read more
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What Does 2021 Hold for the Agile Workforce and the Future of Work? (Part I)
If you caught last week’s Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, we chatted about several distinct attributes of the world of work and talent that will be transformed in the year ahead.... Read more
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Chief Procurement Officer: Spheres of Influence
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... Read more