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Magnus Mondays — Why Is There No “Mega Vendor” in the Procurement Space?
During my years as an analyst, I’ve heard “We want to be the Salesforce of procurement” many times. Yet, procurement is one of the few spaces that lacks truly dominant... Read more
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CPO Rising Listicle: Don’t Negotiate a Supplier Contract Without These 4 Things
It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve... Read more
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Magnus Mondays: Ivalua Now 2024 — All in On Generative AI
Last week I attended my first solution provider conference (as an analyst) since COVID-19. Ivalua hosted the European edition of Ivalua Now in beautiful Versailles just outside Paris. According to... Read more
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NEW WEBINAR — From Green Goals to Gold Standards: The Essential ESG Blueprint for Procurement
Join Ardent Partners and Supplier.io on March 28th (2 PM ET) for a webcast on From Green Goals to Gold Standards: The Essential ESG Blueprint for Procurement. In today’s rapidly evolving... Read more
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Magnus Mondays — Category Management: All Talk No Action?
When I started in procurement in what feels like way too many years ago, it was as a buyer. A few years later I got a new title, strategic buyer!... Read more
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CPO Rising Listicle: Five Key Reasons for CPOs to Develop an ESG Program
Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement... Read more
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Magnus Mondays: Direct Materials P2P — Is That a Thing?
Today I’m wrapping up our mini-series on direct materials and what differentiates it from indirect by looking at the transactional side — also known as procure to pay (P2P). Because... Read more
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CPO Rising Listicle: Make AP Smarter with Six Recommendations
Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. As AP leaders push deeper into 2024, they should remain focused on achieving their top priorities while also keeping... Read more
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Magnus Mondays — Direct Materials Supplier Management Presents a Critical but Disjointed Solution Landscape
In last week’s article, we looked at what makes direct materials special and their unique established requirements, particularly when focusing on eSourcing. In today’s article, we continue to investigate direct... Read more
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Procurement 2024: BIG Prediction – Buyer Beware: “Fake News” Invades Supply Markets
For more than a decade, Ardent Partners’ senior analyst team has gathered in Boston for a multi-day company strategy and planning meeting. The team dedicates itself to reviewing the prior... Read more