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When it Comes to Spend Analysis in 2019, Remember These Three Things

By Andrew Bartolini December 17, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

The modern Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and procurement functions, in general, rely on a specific level of intelligence in order to not only drive more educated sourcing decisions, but also to…

Procurement Innovation, Agility, and Uncertainty – New Webinar From Ardent Partners

By Andrew Bartolini December 11, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Lists, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

In an age when enterprise agility, digital transformation, and the continued evolution of the modern company dictate the pace of business (and vice versa), there is no better time for…

The Pursuit of the Agile Workforce: The Evolution of Non-Employee Talent

By Christopher Dwyer December 6, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

A few years ago, the 2015-2016 edition of Ardent’s annual State of Contingent Workforce Management research study very pointedly emphasized the contingent workforce’s then-tipping point: The “Flex Economy.” The “Gig…

The Metrics that Matter: Strategies to Empower a More Intelligent Procurement Department

By Phil Bartolini November 27, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists

[Editor’s Note: In Ardent’s “Supply Management Metrics that Matter in 2018” (click here to download your copy), we discuss the supply management industry’s best and most widely used metrics that…

The Business Case for Supply Risk Management in 2019: By the Numbers

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team November 19, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

There's a business case to be made for adopting and implementing supply risk management (SRM) tools, as well as supplier performance management (SPM) and supplier information management (SIM) tools. Part…

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…

Ten Reasons Why You Should Attend The CPO Rising 2018 Summit

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team October 30, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Lists, People, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

There is now just one week until The CPO Rising 2018 Summit, Ardent Partners' annual procurement symposium. Have you registered yet? Need a little more convincing? Well, here are 10 reasons why you…

The Strategic Drivers Behind the Future of Work

By Christopher Dwyer October 25, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

When looking at how the world of work has changed, it is critical to note the major shifts that have transformed the very perception of work today. There are several…

Great CPOs Highlight the CPO Rising Summit Agenda

By Andrew Bartolini October 24, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Lists, People, Strategy

Hi there - Our third-annual procurement executive symposium, CPO Rising 2018: the Age of Intelligence, is just two weeks away. For Day 1, alone, my team and I have recruited…