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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…

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

By Andrew Bartolini 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…

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 Andrew Bartolini 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.…

Technology Round-Up – July 6, 2017

By Andrew Bartolini 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 Andrew Bartolini 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…