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Four Things that Signal a New Age of Work

By Christopher Dwyer July 24, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

The world of work is changing. Traditional concepts of how to engage, acquire, and address enterprise talent have been replaced by innovative, on-demand strategies to fill business’ skills-based needs. And,…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 207: Is the Future of Work Another Business Fad?

By Christopher Dwyer July 19, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Is the Future of Work another fad in the business world? We deep-dive into this question in this week’s edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Shiftgig. During…

Meet the Speakers of CPO Rising 2017! Welcoming Back Gregg Brandyberry

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team July 19, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy

Editor's Note: Today on CPO Rising, we revisit the long and illustrious career of Gregg Brandyberry, President of Rapid Deployment Procurement Excellence, Inc., and one of three members of the CPO Rising Hall of Fame…

Looking Back, Around, and Ahead on Procurement Technology Adoption

By Andrew Bartolini July 17, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology1 Comment

We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report, CPO Rising 2017: Tools of the Trade. Today’s article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report’s key findings. You can…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 206: Discussion with Joseph F. Paris, Author and “Operational Excellence” Guru

By Christopher Dwyer July 12, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Welcome to another edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Shiftgig. This week’s podcast features a discussion with Joseph F. Paris, Jr., author of State of Readiness and…

UPCOMING WEBINAR: What’s Ahead for Contingent Workforce Management?

By Christopher Dwyer July 10, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

There’s no doubt that, seemingly by the week, the greater realm around today’s non-employee workforce is evolving at a rapid clip. From new technologies to new engagement methods, alternative talent…

How Procurement Can Lead Enterprises through Global Uncertainty, Risk, and Disruption

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team July 7, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Earlier this year, and again at the Institute for Supply Management’s 102nd annual conference in Orlando, Florida, Ardent Partners analysts were pleased to interview M.L. Peck, ISM’s Chief Content and Engagement Officer. M.L. has…

Technology Round-Up – July 6, 2017

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team July 6, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up returns today with another assortment of supply management technology news and updates from the past month to share with our community. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

CPO Rising 2017 Topic: Strategies to Build a Better CFO Relationship

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team July 5, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Strategy1 Comment

Building and maintaining a healthy working relationship with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an integral part of many Chief Procurement Officer's (CPO's) job -- largely because many CPOs report directly…

CPO Rising 2017: Stepping Inside the Procurement Mindset

By Andrew Bartolini July 3, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Strategy1 Comment

We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report. Today’s article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report’s key findings. You can get the report here (registration required). CPO…