Intesource Innovation ’13: Raley’s (Procurement) Comet
I just spent the last two days in Phoenix for Intesource’s annual user conference, Innovation ’13. Intesource is a provider of cloud-based sourcing solutions and sourcing services that has a…
AP’s Impact on Cash Management
Before I begin, I want to invite you to take the survey for my upcoming report - ePayables 2013: AP's New Dawn. The report will provide a view into where…
Keeping Score
Even the Chief Procurement Officers who focus almost solely on savings realize that procurement can deliver value across a wide range of areas. To misquote Vince Lombardi, "Savings isn't everything....…
Send a Lieutenant
From the Archives (May 19, 2010) but, with a few updates: This one is worth another look if simply for the picture - Wow! In January of 2007, “Mister Softee”…
Bring a Lieutenant
From the Archives (May, 18, 2010 but, with a few updates): I was recently reminded of this article as I exchanged notes with the the CPO profiled in this article…
Concentra: An ePayables Case Study
Concentra is a health care company that provides occupational medicine, urgent care, physical therapy, and wellness services to workers and the general public from 308 medical centers in 40 states.…
The Value of Accounts Payable
Another great article from Vishal Patel, the research director in charge of all ePayables research at Ardent Partners. He is also the editor-in-chief of Payables Place, a site that is…
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…
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…