Process Archives - Page 153 of 231 - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Innovation: The Fuel for the Future of the Non-Employee Workforce (NEW REPORT)

By Christopher Dwyer April 22, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, General, Process

Every enterprise, regardless of its industry and size, faces a major challenge: continue to compete in an increasingly global business world. Amongst a series of differentiators, such as technology, leadership,…

WEBINAR: Payments New Power Couple: Treasury & AP Unite

By Andrew Bartolini April 21, 2016Articles, Events, General, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Technology

The benefits of B2B payment automation are clear, but accounts payable (“AP”) teams often struggle to achieve any significant level of process transformation because of a combination of limited resources…

Why Your Workforce Will Never Again Be the Same

By Christopher Dwyer April 20, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Today’s harried business executives are pulled in a variety of directions, whether it is by global media, internal struggles and challenges, or the constant specter of worldwide competition. And, as…

CPO Rising 2016 Recap: Managing Supplier Risk in a Tough Global Climate

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 19, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Strategy

On Tuesday, March 29th, we had the pleasure of hearing Robert “Bob” Kane speak at the CPO Rising 2016 Summit here in Boston. He delivered a fascinating breakout presentation on Supply Chain Risk:…

5 Things to Know about Supply Chain Finance

By Andrew Bartolini April 18, 2016Articles, General, Process, Procure-to-Pay

The economy is global. Raw materials mined overseas are shipped to factories thousands of miles away, and then the finished goods are sold around the world. It is this globalization—and…

A CPO and a Diplomat’s View of Supply Risk Management

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 15, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Strategy

One of the realities of the modern business environment is that Chief Procurement Officers ("CPOs") and their teams increasingly must dive into the murky and ever expanding waters of supply…

Technology Round-Up – April 14, 2016

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 14, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, Process, Solution Providers, Technology

ICon Professional Services and Synergy Services Merge, Rebrand as TalentWave On March 31, ICon Professional Services and Synergy Services, two contingent workforce management ("CWM") solution providers that had merged in October…

WEBINAR! The Future of Talent: Where is Work Headed in 2016…and Beyond?

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 13, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Nearly 35% of today’s total workforce is considered “non-employee” or “contingent,” a critical representation of just how much the world of talent has evolved in recent years. As the makeup…

B2B Payments: The Impact of ePayments on Current AP Processes

By Andrew Bartolini April 12, 2016Articles, General, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy

[Editor’s note: We will soon be taking down the “State of B2B Payments” market report, so do not miss your opportunity to get our latest research on B2B payments. Get…

How New or Improved Technologies Can Transform Procurement – Supplier Management

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 11, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

As Chief Procurement Officers ("CPOs") and procurement practitioners move into 2016, they have the need and the capability for advanced technology solutions to automate and link the source-to-settle process – upstream, strategic…