NEW SURVEY: The State of Procurement 2021
Ardent Partners is pleased to announce that the survey for our annual “State of Procurement and the CPO” report is now open. If you have 15 minutes to spare today or later…
Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Digitization)
In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…
AP – Planning for the Year Ahead – Part 1
Accounts payable excellence is founded on the critical, day-to-day components of its operations, processes, and overall program management. As AP departments seek to advance their position and improve performance, it…
Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Leadership)
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…
Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 26)
Get ready for 2021 by registering for Ardent's first webinar of the year! This highly interactive event in our monthly webinar series will highlight market trends and predictive scenarios that…
Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Agility)
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…
Workforce Dexterity and the New World of Work: Alexander Mann Solutions Rebrands as AMS
During the Great Recession of 2008-2009, the two heavyweights of the contingent workforce management (CWM) solutions arena, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS), became (even more than…
Best of 2020: Why CPOs Could Drive the Next Round of M&A Activity
[Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.]…
Best of 2020: Overcoming Traditional Challenges in AP Will Result in Modern Success
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…
Best of 2020: Three Strategies for Success in the Age of Intelligence
[Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising we are publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year…