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20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#8 – Risk Aversion)

By Andrew Bartolini February 7, 2020Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, People, Strategy

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…

Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: eSourcing Myths (and How to Deconstruct Them)

By Andrew Bartolini February 6, 2020Articles, General, Lists, Strategy, Technology

Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

Workday “Scouts” a Big Opportunity in Strategic Sourcing

By Andrew Bartolini February 5, 2020Articles, Lists, People, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners recently took a briefing with the leadership team of Workday (led by Eric Washer, vice president of product strategy) to discuss its recent acquisition of Scout RFP ("Scout"), a cloud-based strategic…

The Strategy Elements Behind the Future of Work

By Christopher Dwyer February 4, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, Technology

The newfound focus on better (or ideal) business outcomes is a robust tenet of the Future of Work. By focusing on desired end results and “what” exactly enterprises hope to…

20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#7 – The Future of Work)

By Christopher Dwyer February 3, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#6 – Disruption)

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team January 31, 2020Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, Lists, People, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: Strategies to Improve Accounts Payable

By Andrew Bartolini January 30, 2020Articles, Lists, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy, Technology

Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

Why Talent is a Future of Work Key for 2020

By Christopher Dwyer January 28, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, People, Process, Strategy

Talent is almost always the precursor to real business success. An organization’s talent is widely considered its top competitive differentiator, assisting businesses with initiating new ideas and strategies, and, ensuring…