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CPO Rising 2017 – Bridging the Technology Gap

By Andrew Bartolini June 7, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Strategy, Technology

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). Bridging…

AP’s Need for Speed in Invoice and Exception Handling

By Phil Bartolini June 6, 2017Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy, Technology2 Comments

For many Accounts Payable (“AP”) and finance leaders, there is a strong desire to take the department to the next level of performance. But AP departments that get stuck processing…

Contingent Workforce Management in SMBs: Upcoming Webinar (June 13)

By Christopher Dwyer June 5, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Talent engagement is a critical issue for organizations of all sizes, not just large, enterprise-sized corporations. In fact, most small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often struggle even more so because…

The CPO’s Agenda 2017: Same Pressures, New Responses

By Andrew Bartolini June 2, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report, CPO Rising 2017: Tools of the Trade, which is part of an ongoing dialogue that my team and I have had with Chief Procurement…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 201: One Year Anniversary Edition

By Christopher Dwyer May 31, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

This week’s edition of Contingent Workforce Weekly kicks off a new year of the podcast; welcome to “season two”! During this special, one-year anniversary edition of the podcast, sponsored by…

CPO Rising Summit – Call for Speakers

By Andrew Bartolini May 31, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners is looking for Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement executives from all industries and geographies to present on mainstage presentations, lead breakout sessions, and join executive panel discussions…

ISM 2017 Round-Up: Top Five Highlights from Orlando

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team May 30, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, Lists, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Last week, Andrew Bartolini and I had the great pleasure of attending the Institute for Supply Management’s 102nd annual conference in sunny (and muggy) Orlando, Florida. The four-day event featured…

Happy Memorial Day From Ardent Partners

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team May 29, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Memorial Day in the United States has different meaning for different people. For many, it is a weekend to reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women of…

David Cameron Keynotes ISM’s Annual Conference in Orlando

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team May 26, 2017Articles, Events, General, People, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

On Day 2 of the Institute for Supply Management's 102nd annual conference in Orlando, the Rt. honourable David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, gave an impassioned speech to…

Blockchain for Accounts Payable – An Introduction

By Phil Bartolini May 25, 2017Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

In the ever-evolving world of business, the role of the accounts payable ("AP") profession stands in an enviable position. Spending smart and saving more has given the AP function a new…