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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/05/13/new-webinar-supplier-management-the-integrated-advantage/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-supplier-management-the-integrated-advantage</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners, along with SAP and Sonae Arauco, on May 28th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage. In a period defined by persistent global&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/13/new-webinar-supplier-management-the-integrated-advantage/">NEW WEBINAR: Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/04/15/new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Zycus on April 30th (2 PM ET) as they discuss AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI. Over the past two decades, procurement has transformed&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/15/new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai/">NEW WEBINAR: AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Invoice: AI, Payments, and Risk in Modern AP</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/04/08/new-webinar-beyond-invoice-ai-payments-and-risk-in-modern-ap/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-beyond-invoice-ai-payments-and-risk-in-modern-ap</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Emburse on April 16th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Beyond Invoice: AI, Payments, and Risk in Modern AP. AP is under pressure, and incremental automation&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/08/new-webinar-beyond-invoice-ai-payments-and-risk-in-modern-ap/">NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Invoice: AI, Payments, and Risk in Modern AP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Two): Entering the Age of Autonomous Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/03/16/procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/16/procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement/">Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Two): Entering the Age of Autonomous Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/03/11/new-webinar-uniting-intake-to-payment-to-drive-2026-performance/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-uniting-intake-to-payment-to-drive-2026-performance</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Zip on March 26th (1 PM ET) as they discuss Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance. In 2026, the most successful CPOs aren&#8217;t just&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/11/new-webinar-uniting-intake-to-payment-to-drive-2026-performance/">NEW WEBINAR: Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Analyst Insight &#8211; Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (III)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/03/02/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-iii/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-iii</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/02/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-iii/">Analyst Insight &#8211; Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (III)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Meet the New Tariffs, Same as the Old Tariffs: Why 2026 Requires &#8216;Trade Engineering&#8217;</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/02/26/meet-the-new-tariffs-same-as-the-old-tariffs-why-2026-requires-trade-engineering/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=meet-the-new-tariffs-same-as-the-old-tariffs-why-2026-requires-trade-engineering</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>EMERGENCY ALERT 🚨: The ‘Executive End-Run’ on Tariffs In today’s emergency post which is an echo of my newsletter on LinkedIn, I highlight the tariff prediction I made in our&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/26/meet-the-new-tariffs-same-as-the-old-tariffs-why-2026-requires-trade-engineering/">Meet the New Tariffs, Same as the Old Tariffs: Why 2026 Requires &#8216;Trade Engineering&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Analyst Insight &#8211; Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (II)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/02/23/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-2</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/23/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-2/">Analyst Insight &#8211; Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (II)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Analyst Insight &#8211; Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (I)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/02/17/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-i/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-i</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/17/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-i/">Analyst Insight &#8211; Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (I)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/02/13/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/13/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Complexity, Risk, and Reinvention: How Procurement Is Being Redefined for 2026</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/28/complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Chahat Sharma, head of customer&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/28/complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026/">Complexity, Risk, and Reinvention: How Procurement Is Being Redefined for 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/26/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/26/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/23/best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. Did you miss&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/23/best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/">Best of 2025: Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>From AI Pilots to AI-Native Procurement: Why 2025 Marked the Breakthrough Year</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/19/from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts,&#8221; featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Chahat Sharma, head of customer&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/19/from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year/">From AI Pilots to AI-Native Procurement: Why 2025 Marked the Breakthrough Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/12/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/12/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/07/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/07/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/05/best-of-2025-part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. Did you miss&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/05/best-of-2025-part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/">Best of 2025: Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/01/02/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/02/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/29/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/29/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/05/new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and an industry expert on December 17th (2 PM ET) as they discuss 2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts. It’s all about you!! Before you dive&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/05/new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts/">NEW WEBINAR: 2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/12/04/new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Tradeshift on December 9th (9 AM ET) as they discuss the State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey. The State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/04/new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey/">NEW WEBINAR: State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Nick Drewe, COO for Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/08/the-unexpected-gains-from-a-cpo-and-cfo-alliance/">The Unexpected Gains from a CPO and CFO Alliance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and ORO Labs on September 30 (11 AM ET) as they discuss CPO Discussion: Hitting Year-end Targets Amidst Rising Risk, Tariffs, &#38; AI. As we close out&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/09/24/new-webinar-cpo-discussion-hitting-year-end-targets-amidst-rising-risk-tariffs-ai/">NEW WEBINAR: CPO Discussion — Hitting Year-end Targets Amidst Rising Risk, Tariffs, &#038; AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/20/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-5-unlocking-the-next-frontier-in-procurement-supplier-innovation-and-development/">State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 5): Unlocking the Next Frontier in Procurement — Supplier Innovation and Development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 4): Modern Supplier Risk Management — Building Resilience in a Disrupted World</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/08/13/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-4-modern-supplier-risk-management-building-resilience-in-a-disrupted-world/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-4-modern-supplier-risk-management-building-resilience-in-a-disrupted-world</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/13/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-4-modern-supplier-risk-management-building-resilience-in-a-disrupted-world/">State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 4): Modern Supplier Risk Management — Building Resilience in a Disrupted World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Guest Article: Procurement Can Steady Your Supply Chain</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/08/11/procurement-can-steady-your-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=procurement-can-steady-your-supply-chain</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its solutions enable procurement to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/11/procurement-can-steady-your-supply-chain/">Guest Article: Procurement Can Steady Your Supply Chain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 3): Optimizing Supplier Performance Management for Strategic Impact</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/08/06/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-3-optimizing-supplier-performance-management-for-strategic-impact/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-3-optimizing-supplier-performance-management-for-strategic-impact</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/06/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-3-optimizing-supplier-performance-management-for-strategic-impact/">State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 3): Optimizing Supplier Performance Management for Strategic Impact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 2): Driving Supplier Management Maturity Through Digital Transformation and Data Confidence</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/07/30/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-2-driving-supplier-management-maturity-through-digital-transformation-and-data-confidence/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-2-driving-supplier-management-maturity-through-digital-transformation-and-data-confidence</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/30/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-2-driving-supplier-management-maturity-through-digital-transformation-and-data-confidence/">State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 2): Driving Supplier Management Maturity Through Digital Transformation and Data Confidence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 1): Risk, Resilience, and the Rising Role of Data and AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/07/23/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/23/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai/">State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 1): Risk, Resilience, and the Rising Role of Data and AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/07/07/new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and apexanalytix on July 16th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation. In today’s complex, global supply chain environment,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/07/new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation/">NEW WEBINAR: Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coupa Inspire 2025: AAA Rating – Autonomous Trade, AI, and Acquisitions</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 21:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Through the years, Ardent Partners has attended every in-person Coupa Inspire, til now anyway (despite our plans, it was not in the cards for us this year). Nonetheless, Coupa Inspire&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions/">Coupa Inspire 2025: AAA Rating – Autonomous Trade, AI, and Acquisitions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/04/28/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/04/28/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Part One: Procurement BIG Trends &#038; Predictions — Rise of AI in Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/28/part-one-procurement-big-trends-predictions-rise-of-ai-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=part-one-procurement-big-trends-predictions-rise-of-ai-in-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss Ardent Partners&#8217; recent webinar, Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions, that delivered a series of insightful predictions designed to help procurement teams in all industries and regions&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/28/part-one-procurement-big-trends-predictions-rise-of-ai-in-procurement/">Part One: Procurement BIG Trends &#038; Predictions — Rise of AI in Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Globality</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Globality</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Agentic AI Has Entered the Chat</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For the last couple of years, generative AI (GenAI) has been a staple in procurement solution provider marketing as the savior for overwhelmed procurement departments. But during the second half&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/24/magnus-mondays-agentic-ai-has-entered-the-chat/">Magnus Mondays — Agentic AI Has Entered the Chat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/21/part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss Ardent Partners&#8217; recent webinar, Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology, that shed light on reaching the next level of procurement performance by building a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/21/part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/">Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/19/new-webinar-evolution-of-ai-in-procurement-the-agentic-age/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-evolution-of-ai-in-procurement-the-agentic-age</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Fairmarkit on March 27th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/19/new-webinar-evolution-of-ai-in-procurement-the-agentic-age/">NEW WEBINAR: Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Ivalua Now EMEA 2025 — Realistic Innovations</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/17/magnus-mondays-ivalua-now-emea-2025-realistic-innovations/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-ivalua-now-emea-2025-realistic-innovations</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>My 2025 conference season kicked off last week with Ivalua Now EMEA. The conference took place in central Paris at the Carrousel De Louvre, a larger venue than last year,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/17/magnus-mondays-ivalua-now-emea-2025-realistic-innovations/">Magnus Mondays — Ivalua Now EMEA 2025 — Realistic Innovations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/14/part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss Ardent Partners&#8217; recent webinar, Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology, that shed light on reaching the next level of procurement performance by building a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/14/part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/">Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Suites, Specialists, and IM&#038;PPO</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/10/magnus-mondays-suites-specialists-and-imppo/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-suites-specialists-and-imppo</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>About a year ago, I wrote a series of articles on the topic of suites vs. specialists (click here to read). In today’s article, I return to that topic and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/10/magnus-mondays-suites-specialists-and-imppo/">Magnus Mondays — Suites, Specialists, and IM&#038;PPO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 3</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s Friday, which means we&#8217;re sharing another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3/">CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/05/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/05/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Do We Need a Sourcing Toolbox?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/03/03/magnus-mondays-do-we-need-a-sourcing-toolbox/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-do-we-need-a-sourcing-toolbox</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Recently, I’ve talked about the need to manage and source more spend— and source it more frequently. And last year, I wrote an article about innovations in sourcing and how&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/03/magnus-mondays-do-we-need-a-sourcing-toolbox/">Magnus Mondays — Do We Need a Sourcing Toolbox?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Let’s Manage More Spend</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/24/magnus-mondays-lets-manage-more-spend/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-lets-manage-more-spend</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At Ardent Partners, we have researched procurement metrics and performance for almost 20 years (Andrew Bartolini started tracking it before he founded Ardent). One of the key metrics we follow&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/24/magnus-mondays-lets-manage-more-spend/">Magnus Mondays — Let’s Manage More Spend</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 2</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/21/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-2</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s Friday, which means we&#8217;re sharing another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/21/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-2/">CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/19/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/19/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Build in Agility and Source More</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The fact we are living in times of uncertainty should not have escaped anyone at this point. It’s been pointed out continually by pundits, with most CPOs aware of it&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/17/magnus-mondays-build-in-agility-and-source-more/">Magnus Mondays — Build in Agility and Source More</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/14/new-webinar-scale-new-heights-improve-performance-by-optimizing-your-procurement-technology/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-scale-new-heights-improve-performance-by-optimizing-your-procurement-technology</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Zip on February 26th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology. Getting to the next level of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/14/new-webinar-scale-new-heights-improve-performance-by-optimizing-your-procurement-technology/">NEW WEBINAR: Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Don’t Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/10/magnus-mondays-dont-over-complicate-your-clm-implementation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-dont-over-complicate-your-clm-implementation</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A while back I wrote an article about Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) that looked at the two major parts of these solutions and why it’s so important to set a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/10/magnus-mondays-dont-over-complicate-your-clm-implementation/">Magnus Mondays — Don’t Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 1</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-1/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-1</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s Friday, which means we&#8217;re sharing another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-1/">CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/03/magnus-mondays-reprisal-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[**Today, we&#8217;re running a &#8220;best of&#8221; Magnus Mondays post, reprising a popular topic of the series. Magnus returns next week with new content for February.] In a recent article, I&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/03/magnus-mondays-reprisal-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition/">Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Guest Article: Layoffs Haven’t Worked. It’s Time to Try Something New.</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/01/24/guest-article-layoffs-havent-worked-its-time-to-try-something-new/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=guest-article-layoffs-havent-worked-its-time-to-try-something-new</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Blake Wetzel, CEO of AIQ, a leader in procurement consulting and e-auctions. AIQ provides an end-to-end service, from performing the spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/01/24/guest-article-layoffs-havent-worked-its-time-to-try-something-new/">Guest Article: Layoffs Haven’t Worked. It’s Time to Try Something New.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/01/22/new-webinar-procurement-2025-big-trends-and-predictions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-procurement-2025-big-trends-and-predictions</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners, Ivalua, and Beeline on February 5th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions. Are you ready for 2025??? This new webinar from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/01/22/new-webinar-procurement-2025-big-trends-and-predictions/">NEW WEBINAR: Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Four Things I Want to See in 2025</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/01/20/magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s January of 2025 and we’re back with a new Magnus Monday article! This time of the year there tends to be plenty of predictions flying around, so I thought&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/01/20/magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025/">Magnus Mondays — Four Things I Want to See in 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/01/15/new-webinar-accounts-payable-2025-big-trends-and-predictions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-accounts-payable-2025-big-trends-and-predictions</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and AppZen on January 30th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions. As we step into 2025, the world of Accounts&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/01/15/new-webinar-accounts-payable-2025-big-trends-and-predictions/">NEW WEBINAR: Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — The Two Levels of Supplier Management Tech</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/12/30/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/12/30/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech/">Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — The Two Levels of Supplier Management Tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Navigating the Raw Essentials: A Primer on Direct Materials</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/12/23/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/12/23/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials/">Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Navigating the Raw Essentials: A Primer on Direct Materials</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Why Is There No “Mega Vendor” in the Procurement Space?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/12/16/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-why-is-there-no-mega-vendor-in-the-procurement-space/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-why-is-there-no-mega-vendor-in-the-procurement-space</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/12/16/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-why-is-there-no-mega-vendor-in-the-procurement-space/">Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Why Is There No “Mega Vendor” in the Procurement Space?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — When Procurement Tech Projects Fail</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/11/25/magnus-mondays-when-procurement-tech-projects-fail/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-when-procurement-tech-projects-fail</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A big IT project has been all over the news in Sweden recently. Two regions (a region is a fairly large public entity that is responsible for public healthcare and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/25/magnus-mondays-when-procurement-tech-projects-fail/">Magnus Mondays — When Procurement Tech Projects Fail</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/11/20/new-webinar-ai-in-action-accounts-payables-biggest-innovations-plus-ap-honors-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-ai-in-action-accounts-payables-biggest-innovations-plus-ap-honors-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Medius on December 4th (2 PM ET) as they discuss AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024). This webinar will tell&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/20/new-webinar-ai-in-action-accounts-payables-biggest-innovations-plus-ap-honors-2024/">NEW WEBINAR: AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Flexibility or Control? Why Not Both?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/11/18/magnus-mondays-flexibility-or-control-why-not-both/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-flexibility-or-control-why-not-both</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://cporising.com/?p=53411</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>For the last decade or so, the go-to solution for automating the Procure to Pay (P2P) process has been … wait for it … P2P suites. The P2P process covers&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/18/magnus-mondays-flexibility-or-control-why-not-both/">Magnus Mondays — Flexibility or Control? Why Not Both?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Does &#8220;Team&#8221; Mean for Procurement in a FOW-Led World?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/11/15/what-does-team-mean-for-procurement-in-a-fow-led-world/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-does-team-mean-for-procurement-in-a-fow-led-world</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://cporising.com/?p=53403</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>What does the concept of “team” mean for procurement in today’s remote and hybrid enterprises? Many workplaces continue to operate with dispersed teams. With the criticality of teamwork to execute&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/15/what-does-team-mean-for-procurement-in-a-fow-led-world/">What Does &#8220;Team&#8221; Mean for Procurement in a FOW-Led World?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Feature, Product, or Company?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/11/04/magnus-mondays-feature-product-or-company/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-feature-product-or-company</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://cporising.com/?p=53363</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>When I joined Ardent Partners a year ago, my very first article was about the proliferation of procurement solutions. My experience at the DPW conference and, perhaps to a lesser&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/04/magnus-mondays-feature-product-or-company/">Magnus Mondays — Feature, Product, or Company?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Services and CoEs in a Next-Gen Procurement Tech World</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/28/magnus-mondays-services-and-coes-in-a-next-gen-procurement-tech-world/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-services-and-coes-in-a-next-gen-procurement-tech-world</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>During the last couple of weeks, I’ve attended a few great conferences (shoutout to Zip, Keelvar, DPW and SAP). Several discussions and observations from these conferences point to how the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/28/magnus-mondays-services-and-coes-in-a-next-gen-procurement-tech-world/">Magnus Mondays — Services and CoEs in a Next-Gen Procurement Tech World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Maximize Your P2P Potential: The Metrics That Drive Results</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/24/new-webinar-maximize-your-p2p-potential-the-metrics-that-drive-results/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-maximize-your-p2p-potential-the-metrics-that-drive-results</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Tradeshift on November 7th (9 AM ET) to discuss Maximize Your P2P Potential: The Metrics That Drive Results. Hear directly from Andrew Bartolini, Ardent Partners Founder&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/24/new-webinar-maximize-your-p2p-potential-the-metrics-that-drive-results/">NEW WEBINAR: Maximize Your P2P Potential: The Metrics That Drive Results</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — SAP Spend Connect: Data, Intelligence, and Suite</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/21/magnus-mondays-sap-spend-connect-data-intelligence-and-suite/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-sap-spend-connect-data-intelligence-and-suite</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I spent last week in Las Vegas attending SAP Spend Connect. Spend Connect is the evolution of the old Ariba Live and now covers the entirety of SAP Intelligent Spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/21/magnus-mondays-sap-spend-connect-data-intelligence-and-suite/">Magnus Mondays — SAP Spend Connect: Data, Intelligence, and Suite</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 5: Supplier Innovation and Development</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/07/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today, we are wrapping up our series on supplier management technology with an article on Supplier Innovation and Development (SI&#38;D). This is an area with less attention from a technology-support&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/07/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 5: Supplier Innovation and Development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Medius on October 8th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps. Are you struggling to keep up with the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/03/new-webinar-the-2024-state-of-epayables-money-never-sleeps/">NEW WEBINAR: The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/02/technology-round-up-october-2-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-2-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/02/technology-round-up-october-2-2024/">Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 4: Supplier Risk Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/23/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In our series on supplier management, we have now come to supplier risk. This is one of the most complex areas in the entire procurement technology space because risk management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/23/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 4: Supplier Risk Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — September 18, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/18/technology-round-up-september-18-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-september-18-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/18/technology-round-up-september-18-2024/">Technology Round-Up — September 18, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/17/new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Market Dojo on September 26th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy. As they prepare to close out&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/17/new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy/">NEW WEBINAR: Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 3: Supplier Performance Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/16/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-3-supplier-performance-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-3-supplier-performance-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Three weeks ago, I started a series on the components of supplier management solutions. So far we’ve covered the platform capabilities (i.e., functionalities used across the other components/modules) and Supplier&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/16/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-3-supplier-performance-management/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 3: Supplier Performance Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 2: Supplier Information Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/03/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-2-supplier-information-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-2-supplier-information-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week we started a series of articles on supplier management. In that article, we covered some of the functionality that’s needed across all the components of supplier management. This&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/03/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-2-supplier-information-management/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 2: Supplier Information Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 1: Platform Capabilities</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/08/26/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-1-platform-capabilities/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-1-platform-capabilities</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://cporising.com/?p=53141</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Supplier management is a complex and critical activity for procurement organizations. A key problem is that many procurement professionals lack the tools needed to efficiently manage supplier relationships, information, performance,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/26/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-1-platform-capabilities/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 1: Platform Capabilities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Automation: Procurement in the Fast Lane: Key Metrics for the CPO’s Dashboard</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/08/21/new-webinar-beyond-automation-procurement-in-the-fast-lane-key-metrics-for-the-cpos-dashboard/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-beyond-automation-procurement-in-the-fast-lane-key-metrics-for-the-cpos-dashboard</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Ivalua on September 5th (10 AM ET) for a discussion on Beyond Automation: Procurement in the Fast Lane: Key Metrics for the CPO’s Dashboard. On the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/21/new-webinar-beyond-automation-procurement-in-the-fast-lane-key-metrics-for-the-cpos-dashboard/">NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Automation: Procurement in the Fast Lane: Key Metrics for the CPO’s Dashboard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/08/19/magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A couple of months ago I wrote an article on innovation in the eSourcing space. New (relatively at least) solution providers like Globality, Pactum, Arkestro, and Fairmarkit have entered the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/19/magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing/">Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — A Couple of Truths on IM&#038;PPO and S2P Solutions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This summer I’ve done considerable research into the Intake Management and Procurement Process Orchestration (IM&#38;PPO) space. It’s a relatively new and exciting area and an example of the resurgence of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/12/a-couple-of-truths-on-imppo-and-s2p-solutions/">Magnus Mondays — A Couple of Truths on IM&#038;PPO and S2P Solutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: Every CPO Is Facing Three BIG Questions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/09/cpo-rising-listicle-every-cpo-is-facing-three-big-questions/">CPO Rising Listicle: Every CPO Is Facing Three BIG Questions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ivalua NOW Dispatch #4: Strategic Roadmap (Platform &#038; AI)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/08/02/ivalua-now-dispatch-4-strategic-roadmap-platform-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ivalua-now-dispatch-4-strategic-roadmap-platform-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ardent Partners analyst team recently attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company&#8217;s slightly larger EMEA conference held&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/02/ivalua-now-dispatch-4-strategic-roadmap-platform-ai/">Ivalua NOW Dispatch #4: Strategic Roadmap (Platform &#038; AI)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — July 31, 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/31/technology-round-up-july-31-2024/">Technology Round-Up — July 31, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Three Areas Where AI Can Help You Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[**Over the next few weeks, we&#8217;ll be running &#8220;best of&#8221; Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/29/magnus-mondays-reprisal-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today/">Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Three Areas Where AI Can Help You Today</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ivalua NOW Dispatch #3: Strategic Roadmap (Procure-to-Pay)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/26/ivalua-now-dispatch-3-strategic-roadmap-procure-to-pay/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ivalua-now-dispatch-3-strategic-roadmap-procure-to-pay</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ardent Partners analyst team recently attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company&#8217;s slightly larger EMEA conference held&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/26/ivalua-now-dispatch-3-strategic-roadmap-procure-to-pay/">Ivalua NOW Dispatch #3: Strategic Roadmap (Procure-to-Pay)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — It’s Time to Improve eSourcing Adoption</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/22/magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[**Over the next few weeks, we&#8217;ll be running &#8220;best of&#8221; Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/22/magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption/">Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — It’s Time to Improve eSourcing Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Automation: How Intake &#038; Orchestration Can Help Procurement Win in 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and ZIP on July 31st (2 PM ET) for a webcast on Beyond Automation: How Intake &#38; Orchestration Can Help Procurement Win in 2024. Driving more spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/17/new-webinar-beyond-automation-how-intake-orchestration-can-help-procurement-win-in-2024/">NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Automation: How Intake &#038; Orchestration Can Help Procurement Win in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Random Summer Rants</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/15/magnus-mondays-random-summer-rants/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-random-summer-rants</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As I prepare to head out for summer vacation, I thought I’d wrap up the first half of 2024’s &#8220;Magnus Mondays&#8221; articles with a selection of smaller random rants. For&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/15/magnus-mondays-random-summer-rants/">Magnus Mondays — Random Summer Rants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — July 10, 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/10/technology-round-up-july-10-2024/">Technology Round-Up — July 10, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Procurement Data Paradox</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/08/magnus-mondays-the-procurement-data-paradox/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-procurement-data-paradox</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“Data is the new oil” has been spouted as a truism for a number of years. This is primarily due to the promises of all the nice things AI will&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/08/magnus-mondays-the-procurement-data-paradox/">Magnus Mondays — The Procurement Data Paradox</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Two Levels of Supplier Management Tech</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/01/magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Supplier management is one of the most critical aspects of procurement. But as is the case with a lot of areas within procurement, it’s complex. One of the biggest issues&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/01/magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech/">Magnus Mondays — The Two Levels of Supplier Management Tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 4): Global Sourcing, China Trade Policy, Supply Chain Disruption, Smart Sourcing</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/28/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-4-global-sourcing-china-trade-policy-supply-chain-disruption-smart-sourcing/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-4-global-sourcing-china-trade-policy-supply-chain-disruption-smart-sourcing</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/28/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-4-global-sourcing-china-trade-policy-supply-chain-disruption-smart-sourcing/">Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 4): Global Sourcing, China Trade Policy, Supply Chain Disruption, Smart Sourcing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Procurement’s Early Involvement Problem</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the longest-standing complaints from procurement professionals I’ve heard throughout my 20+ year career is: “we don’t get involved early enough.” The complaint certainly has merit. The earlier sourcing&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/24/magnus-mondays-procurements-early-involvement-problem/">Magnus Mondays — Procurement’s Early Involvement Problem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ivalua NOW Dispatch #1: The Journey of AI Adoption in Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/21/ivalua-now-dispatch-1-the-journey-of-ai-adoption-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ivalua-now-dispatch-1-the-journey-of-ai-adoption-in-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ardent Partners analyst team attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference on May 22nd and 23rd in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company&#8217;s slightly&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/21/ivalua-now-dispatch-1-the-journey-of-ai-adoption-in-procurement/">Ivalua NOW Dispatch #1: The Journey of AI Adoption in Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — June 19, 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/19/technology-round-up-june-19-2024/">Technology Round-Up — June 19, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: The State of Source-to-Pay Digitization 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology has become an essential part of the modern enterprise IT stack, empowering organizations in all aspects of their operations. Just as customers, employees, and financials have their&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/18/new-webinar-the-state-of-source-to-pay-digitization-2024/">NEW WEBINAR: The State of Source-to-Pay Digitization 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Don’t Leave Money on the Table, Optimize!</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/17/magnus-mondays-dont-leave-money-on-the-table-optimize/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-dont-leave-money-on-the-table-optimize</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s always been a mystery to me why so few organizations use sourcing optimization. Yes, it can be complex to use but there is so much value to get from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/17/magnus-mondays-dont-leave-money-on-the-table-optimize/">Magnus Mondays — Don’t Leave Money on the Table, Optimize!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Supplier Portal Fatigue, a Supplier Management Issue</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/10/magnus-mondays-supplier-portal-fatigue-a-supplier-management-issue/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-supplier-portal-fatigue-a-supplier-management-issue</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Having up-to-date information on your suppliers has become more and more critical over the years. Complex supply strategies coupled with increased regulatory requirements have made organizations more dependent on suppliers.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/10/magnus-mondays-supplier-portal-fatigue-a-supplier-management-issue/">Magnus Mondays — Supplier Portal Fatigue, a Supplier Management Issue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 2): AI Reality, AI Governance, and IM&#038;PPO in 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/07/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-2-ai-reality-ai-governance-and-imppo-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-2-ai-reality-ai-governance-and-imppo-in-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/07/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-2-ai-reality-ai-governance-and-imppo-in-2024/">Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 2): AI Reality, AI Governance, and IM&#038;PPO in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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