The Intersection of Data and Sourcing
The Intersection of Data and Sourcing Prior to my time as an analyst, I was a strategic sourcing consultant, or more specifically, an eSourcing consultant, since I always used an…
Best of 2021: eSourcing and Advanced Sourcing Technologies in 2021
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2021 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…
Strategic Supply Resilience: The CPO’s Role in Ensuring Business Continuity in 2022
Ardent Partners' Monthly Webinar Series continues with a new event, Strategic Supply Resilience: The CPO’s Role in Ensuring Business Continuity in 2022 (click to register), scheduled for Wednesday, December 15th…
Announcing The CPO Honors 2021 Award Winners
With more than 230 nominations submitted and evaluated, I am very pleased to announce the finalists for The CPO Honors 2021 Awards, held on November 16th. The CPO Honors winners…
Creating a Business Case for Sourcing Automation – Project Overview
Manufacturers utilizing manual processes to source the direct materials that comprise their products have an extraordinary opportunity to leverage automation and drive great value across the enterprise. And yet, while…
The Six Keys to Selecting the Right Technology (New Webinar)
For most Chief Procurement Officers and their teams in 2021, technology has become a powerful enabler of the sustainable efficiencies and strategic value that can transform operations and improve performance.…
Creating a Business Case for Sourcing Automation – Current State
Manufacturers utilizing manual processes to source the direct materials that comprise their products have an extraordinary opportunity to leverage automation and drive great value across the enterprise. And yet, while…
The Recipe for Best-in-Class Supplier Management
For CPOs looking to thrive in the 2020s, Supplier Management has been the hot trend; but, Best-in-Class Supplier Management has never been out of style. In fact, suppliers today have…
Creating a Business Case for Sourcing Automation – Problem and Opportunity
Manufacturers utilizing manual processes to source the direct materials that comprise their products have an extraordinary opportunity to leverage automation and drive great value across the enterprise. And yet, while…
Creating a Business Case for Sourcing Automation – Executive Summary
Manufacturers utilizing manual processes to source the direct materials that comprise their products have an extraordinary opportunity to leverage automation and drive great value across the enterprise. And yet, while…