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On Rebranding and the Evolution of the MSP: A Discussion with Brian Salkowski, President, Americas, Guidant Global

By Christopher Dwyer November 1, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Across the continuum of contingent workforce management (CWM), few solutions have had the staying power of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) model. In fact, over the past fifteen years, they…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 318: The Most Critical Elements of the Evolving World of Work

By Christopher Dwyer October 31, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, General, Process

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week, we discuss the most critical elements of the evolving world of work, from the quality and depth…

CPO Rising 2018 Speaker Profile – David Gallaer, VP – Category Management, MUFG Union Bank

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team October 31, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Reporting for Duty One of the great clichés of procurement is that executives and practitioners often “fall” into it, having started out in a hard or social science before wandering…

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Contingent Workforce Management (UPCOMING WEBINAR)

By Christopher Dwyer October 29, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

There is no doubt that technology is actively shaping the world of work. From digital talent engagement to artificial intelligence, the realm of innovation is a powerful spectrum in relation…

Payables Place First Thing: What’s the Difference Between Dynamic Discounting and Supply Chain Finance?

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team October 26, 2018Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Technology

Last week we discussed the relationship between the Time Value of Money (TVM) and capturing supplier discounts. This week we continue our conversation on discounts by taking a look at Dynamic Discounting…

The Strategic Drivers Behind the Future of Work

By Christopher Dwyer October 25, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

When looking at how the world of work has changed, it is critical to note the major shifts that have transformed the very perception of work today. There are several…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 317: Listener Mailbag (October Edition)

By Christopher Dwyer October 24, 2018Complex Categories, General, Process

Welcome to the monthly “listener mailbag” edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. Topics discussed this month include Upwork’s recent IPO, the role of quantum computing in the Future of…

When Blockchain Meets Supply Chain – October 23, 2018

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team October 23, 2018Articles, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Every day, solution providers continue to research, develop, and integrate “Industry 4.0” technologies, like 3-D printing, Blockchain distributed digital ledgers, cognitive capabilities, connected devices, and robotics within sourcing, procurement, and…

CPO Rising 2018 Speaker Profile – Harold “Hal” Good, CPO Rising Hall of Famer

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team October 22, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners is pleased to welcome back Harold “Hal” Good, a lifelong procurement practitioner, procurement “luminary,” and CPO Rising Hall of Famer to CPO Rising 2018. He will host an Expert Roundtable…

Payables Place First Thing: Early Payment Discounts and the Time Value of Money

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team October 19, 2018Articles, General, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Technology

What do early payment discounts and the ‘Time Value of Money’ have to do with one another? In a word, everything. If you’re in Accounts Payable (“AP”) or P2P, you…