Earth Day 2021 – How AP Can Make a Positive Impact
Before we get down to serious business, I thought I would start off with a fun fact about Earth Day: Why is Earth Day Celebrated on April 22nd? The April…
Why Today’s Direct Sourcing Programs Shouldn’t Overlook Talent Curation
Late last year, Ardent Partners published its groundbreaking Direct Sourcing Toolkit research study, which highlighted the criticality of direct sourcing in a world of talent and work that was seemingly…
Join us for the 2021 State of Procurement Address (Webinar)!
Ardent’s 2021 “State of Procurement” Webinar (click to register!) is our annual look into the procurement function, analyzing the current capabilities in the areas of people, process, and technology. We also…
Ardent Partners Launches ePayables Technology Advisor Report
New Report Addresses the ePayables Technology Landscape BOSTON, MA, April 6, 2021 — Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, announced today that its new ePayables Technology Advisor report, which…
Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – The Vaccines Work and Countries Slowly Gain Control over COVID
While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…
Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – Global Economies & CPO Control
While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…
Proactive Procurement: The CPO’s Five Keys to Success
A full year into the pandemic and it is great to see so many Chief Procurement Officers focusing on executing key strategies despite COVID-19. March and April are traditionally very…
CPO News – March 18, 2021
Welcome to the March 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. We've…
Evolution, Agility, and the Extended Workforce: A Conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline
I’m thrilled to welcome Beeline CEO Doug Leeby for an exclusive Q&A session today on CPO Rising. Doug and I chat about the platform’s big news, the evolution of the…
BOLD Procurement Strategies for Uncertain Times – New Webinar
In 2021, many Chief Procurement Officers and their teams will be asked to deliver heroic results in the face of daunting uncertainty. To succeed, procurement leaders must follow the courage…