Big Data Checkpoint: Have You Achieved Full Visibility Yet?
One of the many benefits of any “Big Data” strategy is the fact that, based on current data or figures, the executive team can paint a vivid picture of the…
Ardent Analysis: Coupa Board Accepts Thoma Bravo $8B Bid to be Taken Private
It may be December, but that doesn’t mean merger and acquisition activity has ceased. This week, news broke that Coupa Software, a leader in business spend management, entered into an…
The Macro-Level Issues Impacting the CPO Right Now: Global Conflict
Today’s business landscape is rife with unprecedented global conflicts that Chief Procurement Officers must navigate against. As we explore those examples and their impact on supply chain dynamics, it is…
Financial Digitization’s Role in Helping CFOs Deliver Strategic Business Value
Today’s guest contribution was provided by the team at Corcentric. After the challenges of the past two years—and amid present economic uncertainties—chief financial officers can claim a major victory. Accounts payable…
The Macro-Level Issues Impacting the CPO Right Now: B2B Payments Fraud
Chief Procurement Officers face a myriad of supply risks from supplier insolvency to union strikes to geopolitical crises to inflation. However, one area of risk that has spiked in recent…
‘Tis the Season for December Webinars
As 2023 quickly approaches, Ardent Partners is ending the year with a host of exciting webinars focusing on trends related to the Future of Work, Accounts Payable, and Procurement and…
Black Friday Starts Today!
Attention Shoppers! The day after Thanksgiving in the US has long been known as Black Friday, the dark name for what is generally considered the biggest shopping day of the year…
The Macro-Level Issues Impacting the CPO Right Now: Weather Disruption
Chief procurement officers face a myriad of supply chain risks from supplier insolvency to union strikes to geopolitical crises. However, an area of risk that can be overlooked is the…
Direct Sourcing’s Impact On 2023 Hiring
Our Monthly Webinar Series continues this Thursday at 2 pm ET with a great look at how organizations can scale their 2023 hiring initiatives (details here). There’s no question as…
Eleven Inflation-busting Strategies to Start Using Right Now
Join Ardent Partners on November 17th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a discussion on Eleven Inflation-busting Strategies to Start Using Right Now. It is procurement’s imperative to lead…