When Collaboration is Not a Main Focus
Over the last few articles, we have looked at collaboration - first I looked at collaboration from the CPO's perspective and then, Vishal looked at it from the accounts payable…
Driving Savings: How to Use the Category Sourcing Scorecard
In 2012, our Category Sourcing Scorecard series was one of the most popular. As a reminder the Scorecard was a tool developed by Ardent Partners to help sourcing teams prioritize…
Stop, Collaborate & Listen
Today, I am pleased to welcome Vishal Patel back to these pages. Vishal will be a more frequent contributor to CPO Rising in 2013, which is good news for everyone.…
The Role of CPO Remains a Work in Progress
Today, we continue our discussion of the State of the Chief Procurement Officer (Part one is here) This article is based upon the research found in Ardent Partners’ annual CPO…
The State of the Chief Procurement Officer – 2013
As I noted last time, my Ardent Partners' annual CPO Rising report is now available at the following sponsor links here, here, here, or here (registration required). CPOs and those…
CPO Rising: Keeping Score (Report Now Available)
I am pleased to announce that Ardent Partners' annual market research report focused on the state of procurement and the Chief Procurement Officer is now available from the report's different…
Hot Topics for Chief Procurement Officers in 2013
To kick off 2013, I've discussed trends and predictions (Big Data, Globalization, and Technology) and the Hot Button Issues for Chief Procurement Officers in 2013. To close out the series…
The Chief Procurement Officer’s Hot Button Issues in 2013
Although it has a different title, this article is really the next in the multi-part series on Supply Management: Big Trends & Predictions for 2013 where we have made predictions…
Batteries Not Included
Batteries Not Included. If you were born before 1980, you know this phrase and it is likely to evoke memories of opening a toy gift during the holidays and having…
Supply Management: Big Trends & Predictions for 2013 (Solutions)
Today, we continue our multi-part series on Supply Management: Big Trends & Predictions for 2013 with a look at supply management solutions. Click here to read Part One of this…