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Then and Now: A Technology Evolution Series, Part II: Vendor Management Systems

By Christopher Dwyer January 16, 2015Articles, Complex Categories, General, People, Process, Technology

CPO Rising is excited to publish an interesting series of articles focused on the evolution of technology solutions and automated platforms within the greater spend management spectrum. In each article,…

Looking Ahead: Contingent Workforce (Upcoming Webinar)

By Christopher Dwyer January 15, 2015Articles, Complex Categories, Events, General, People, Process, Solution Providers, Technology

ARDENT PARTNERS WEBINAR Complex Spend Management: Best Practices in Contingent Workforce Management Join Andrew Bartolini and Christopher Dwyer on February 17th at 2 PM ET as they present the key…

Then and Now: A Technology Evolution Series, Part I: Travel and Expense Management

By Christopher Dwyer January 12, 2015Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

The Implications of 2015’s “Talent Vortex”

By Christopher Dwyer January 8, 2015Articles, Complex Categories, General, People, Process

We’ve all heard the meteorologists talk about it as if it were the end of times, or even a signal that the Earth’s climate issues are worsening by the year.…

Best of 2014: Your Guidebook to CWM, Part I: Engagement Evolution

By Christopher Dwyer December 31, 2014Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Editor's Note: This week on CPO Rising, we're publishing five "best of" articles from 2014 as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Enjoy! Welcome…

Technology Round-Up – December 16, 2014

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team December 16, 2014Articles, Complex Categories, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Technology

SAP Completes Concur Acquisition for $8.3 Billion On December 4, global software provider SAP AG (NYSE Ticker – SAP) announced that it had completed its $8.3 billion acquisition (or $129 per…

Three Events Management Metrics That Matter

By Christopher Dwyer December 15, 2014Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

The world of complex spend management can often frustrate the typical procurement executive, as each category that encompasses this area has its own distinct set of capabilities, competencies, solutions, and…

The State of CWM Meets the State of Independence

By Christopher Dwyer December 10, 2014Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy

Editor’s note: Today’s article is a change of pace from the regular content here at CPO Rising. Ardent's contingent workforce management thought leader and resident expert, Christopher J. Dwyer, will…

Upcoming Webinar: The State of Contingent Workforce Management

By Christopher Dwyer December 8, 2014Articles, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Strategy

Much of CPO Rising’s content on the contingent workforce industry revolves around the evolution of this space and what that progression means for the typical enterprise. New and exciting sources…

The Strategic Meetings Management Program of 2017: A Three-Year Outlook

By Christopher Dwyer December 3, 2014Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Strategic meetings and events have become a prime means of recognizing top enterprise performers (incentive events), connecting with key customers (client-focused meetings), and driving new revenue streams via targeted conferences…