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Introducing The Procurement Trends & Predictions for 2021 (New Report)

By Andrew Bartolini February 8, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Lists

With today’s article, we are excited to announce the publication of Ardent Partners’ latest procurement research report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few months, this site will…

CPO News — February 5, 2021

By Andrew Bartolini February 5, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

Welcome to a not-quite-so-New Year's edition of CPO News, part of our ongoing series covering the recent announcements, hirings, and notable mentions of Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders.…

Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Presentation Skills

By Andrew Bartolini February 4, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It’s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief…

Chief Procurement Officer: Spheres of Influence

By Phil Bartolini February 1, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

As the Chief Procurement Officer role continues to mature, greater expectations are born. And, as a procurement organization matures, its focus and scope typically expand, as does its ability to…

Procurement 2021: A Few BIG Trends

By Andrew Bartolini January 29, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, People, Technology

The Process to Develop Ardent's Annual BIG Trends and Predictions List Earlier this week, nearly 1,000 of you registered for our 8th annual Procurement: BIG Trends and Predictions webinar. If…

Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Contract Management

By Andrew Bartolini January 28, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today's procurement leaders.] Leading Chief Procurement Officers love to invest in their…

Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Digitization)

By Andrew Bartolini January 22, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Technology

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…

Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Leadership)

By Andrew Bartolini January 19, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 26)

By Phil Bartolini January 18, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events

Get ready for 2021 by registering for Ardent's first webinar of the year! This highly interactive event in our monthly webinar series will highlight market trends and predictive scenarios that…

Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Agility)

By Andrew Bartolini January 15, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, People

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…