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CPO Rising 2017: Staying Focused on the Long Game in Procurement

By Andrew Bartolini June 26, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology1 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). Complacency…

CPO News – June 23, 2017

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team June 23, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Strategic Sourcing

NIU Names Antoinette Bridges Director of Procurement Services and Contract Management Last week, Northern Illinois University named Antoinette Bridges as its newest Director of Procurement Services and Contract Management, effective…

Are You Coming to the CPO Rising 2017 Summit?

By Phil Bartolini June 23, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Strategy1 Comment

As you may have heard, The CPO Rising 2017 Summit is set for Boston on November 8 & 9. Tickets are on sale now and early bird pricing is available…

What Makes Intelligent Procurement “Intelligent?” (Webinar)

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team June 19, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Have you ever wondered what truly constitutes artificial intelligence, and what its value proposition is for procurement? Then this webinar is for you! Join us on June 27, 2017 at…

Ardent Partners Announces First Annual “CPO Honors” Gala

By Phil Bartolini June 14, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, People, Strategy1 Comment

BOSTON, MA – June 14, 2017 – Ardent Partners announces its first annual CPO Honors Gala which will recognize Chief Procurement Officers and their teams for outstanding performance and execution in the…

How ISM is Reaching, Retraining, and Retaining the Procurement 4.0 Workforce

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team June 12, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, 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 ISM’s Chief Content and Engagement Officer, M.L.…

Ardent Partners Announces Theme to Upcoming CPO Conference

By Andrew Bartolini June 9, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, People, Strategy, Technology

Boston in June is a great place to be.... But this year, Boston in November is the place for all CPOs and those that aspire to the role to be…

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…

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…

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…