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An Update on Conflict Minerals Regulations in the U.S.

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team July 14, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

Earlier this year, Ardent Partners analysts tracked a bevy of fast-moving developments concerning Section 1502 (the Conflict Minerals Provision) of the 2010 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act -…

Technology Round-Up – July 13, 2017

By Phil Bartolini July 13, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Solution Providers, 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…

The CPO Rising 2017 Summit Venue Named “Best Venue” in Boston!

By Phil Bartolini July 12, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People

The Harvard Club of Boston, the prestigious and historic event venue and site of the CPO Rising 2017 Summit, was recently named by Boston Magazine as one of the best…

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 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…

More CPO Rising 2017 Summit Themes!

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team June 28, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

On November 8 & 9, 2017, a select group of Chief Procurement Officers and other business leaders will come together at the Harvard Club in Boston's Back Bay for the…

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

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…