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Webinar! The CPO’s Perspective on 2018: This Year’s Key Highlights, Takeaways, and Observations (12/13)

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team December 3, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

“If you’re always in control, you’re not driving fast enough.” This Mario Andretti quote was frequently referenced at Ardent Partners’ CPO Rising 2018 Summit in Boston last month, and is…

The Importance of People and Talent: Reflections from the 2018 CPO Rising Summit

By Christopher Dwyer November 30, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of a being part of Ardent’s third Annual CPO Rising Summit, the company’s event that is designed “for CPOs by CPOs” at the…

On Rising in 2018: CPOs and Industry Events

By Andrew Bartolini November 20, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Strategy, Technology

Two weeks ago, 120 global procurement executives descended on Boston for our Annual CPO Rising Summit. I've been organizing Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)-focused events since 2006 and I still find the…

Best-in-Class Procurement Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievement at the CPO Honors 2018 Gala

By Andrew Bartolini November 16, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Lists, People, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology1 Comment

Executives from Rio Tinto, Harvard University, Brighthouse Financial, BCNET, and Watermark Retirement Communities take home awards during Ardent Partners’ annual CPO Rising Summit BOSTON, November 16 — Ardent Partners, a…

Reflections on the CPO Rising 2018 Summit (Part I): Third Time’s a Charm

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team November 14, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Lists, People, Technology1 Comment

One week ago, delegates, speakers, and supply management solutions providers descended upon the historic Harvard Club of Boston for Ardent Partners' third-annual CPO Rising procurement executive summit. The Ardent team…

That’s A Wrap on the CPO Rising 2018 Summit!

By Phil Bartolini November 13, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Strategy

Ardent Partners’ CPO Rising 2018 Summit was held on November 7 and 8 at the historic Harvard Club of Boston in the city's posh Back Bay district. And while the event is…

In Observance of Veterans Day, We “Never Forget”

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team November 12, 2018Articles, Events, People

November 11th is a solemn day in many countries around the world, recognizing the end of World War One and the service of veterans who have served in their nations'…

New Webinar – Highlights from the CPO Rising 2018 Summit

By Phil Bartolini November 9, 2018Articles, Events, General, Technology

The CPO Rising 2018 Summit has wrapped and the Ardent Partners team is still buzzing from all of the great presentations and discussions that we were lucky to be a…

Recognizing Scott Singer, the CPO Rising Hall of Fame’s 2018 Inductee

By Andrew Bartolini November 8, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy3 Comments

In January, 2010, I made a series of predictions for the decade ahead in the second article ever published on this site. The first prediction was: Many of today’s leading CPOs…

Ardent Partners’ Annual “CPO Rising” Summit Kicks Off with Powerful Procurement Insights

By Andrew Bartolini November 7, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Technology1 Comment

Chief Procurement Officers from North America and Around the Globe Convene to Share Experiences and Best Practices BOSTON, November 7 — Today, more than 135 procurement professionals and executives will…