CPO Rising 2017: Technology Mastery
There is a very clear difference between doing something and doing something well. This concept rings true for the users of supply management technology who, by and large, struggle to…
Meet the Speakers of CPO Rising 2017! Introducing Tom Linton
Today’s article is the next installment in Ardent Partners' "Meet the Speakers of CPO Rising 2017" series, featuring Tom Linton, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex. Tom will give…
Beyond Price: Finding the Right Suppliers Using Sophisticated Sourcing Strategies
Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published a new sourcing-themed report, Beyond Price: Finding the Right Suppliers Using Sophisticated Sourcing Strategies, sponsored by EC Sourcing Group. If you would like to access…
Back to School (Time for Training)
In the course of any year, there are a few unique windows that present themselves for planning and reflection. We’ve talked about spring cleaning as a time to get your procurement house…
CPO News – September 1, 2017
Editor’s Note: On November 8 & 9, 2017, a select group of Chief Procurement Officers and other business leaders will come together at the Harvard Club in Boston’s Back Bay for the CPO Rising…
Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 212: A Conversation with Martin Konrad, CEO of Shortlist
Welcome to another edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Shiftgig. This week’s podcast features a discussion with Martin Konrad, co-founder and CEO of online talent platform and…
The Role of Technology in a More Holistic P2P Process
Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Intelligence. Today’s article is part of an on-going series focused on…
CPO Rising 2017: Tools of the Trade
Publisher's Note: We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report, CPO Rising 2017: Tools of the Trade. Today’s article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report’s key…
Five More Expense Management Tips for Small Businesses
The first installment of this series looked at five expense management tips for small businesses; and it looked at the issue from Ardent Partners' signature approach to business transformation, which…
Learn from the Best: Great Speakers Fill the Agenda at the CPO Rising 2017 Summit
Learn from and Network with Top Chief Procurement Officers It may not surprise you, but I honestly believe that the speaker roster we're assembling for our CPO Rising 2017 Summit…