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CPO Rising 2014: Convergence – Top Challenges in 2014 (IV)

By Andrew Bartolini July 22, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Process, Solution Providers, Technology

Ardent Partners recently published our annual CPO Rising report (entitled CPO Rising 2014: Convergence) and of all the reports we publish this year, the focus of this report is exactly geared towards our…

CPO Rising 2014: Convergence – Top Challenges in 2014 (III)

By Andrew Bartolini July 18, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Strategy

Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Some Final Thoughts

By Andrew Bartolini July 16, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, People, Strategy

Since poor procurement staff capabilities have been a thorn in the side of many Chief Procurement Officers through the years, we decided to publish an in-depth 16-part series - "Skills…

CPO Rising 2014: Convergence – Top Challenges in 2014 (II)

By Andrew Bartolini July 9, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

Accounts Payable and Procurement Collaboration: Two Hearts Beat as One

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team July 8, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay

Historically, AP and procurement teams have operated in business silos; each responsible for certain parts of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, but rarely cooperating as true teammates. Perhaps it’s because they…

CPO Rising 2014: Convergence – Top Challenges in 2014 (I)

By Andrew Bartolini July 2, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People1 Comment

Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro: Summary (Part II)

By Andrew Bartolini June 26, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Technology

Over the past month and a half, we’ve featured a series entitled, “Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro,” wherein we’ve defined 14 core procurement skills and discussed their importance to…