The Four Pillars of the Modern Strategic Sourcing Program
We’re gearing up to launch our annual benchmark study on the state of strategic sourcing and the excitement is..... palpable. The topic is so rich and exciting that throughout the…
Why You Should Switch to ePayments Right Now
Welcome to the second entry in a four-part series that previews Ardent Partners’ upcoming ePayments Rising research study. The pending research report, which is due to publish this fall, highlights…
The New State is Here: The Evolution of Contingent Workforce Management
Back in mid-August, the CPO Rising and Ardent Partners teams asked for the world’s participation in our second annual State of Contingent Workforce Management research survey. On the heels of…
Announcing The 2014 Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”) Virtual Roundtable Series
I'm pleased to announce the 2014 Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Virtual Roundtable Series and also share the first recorded CPO Roundtable session with you today (click link to listen). Working in…
Instant Analysis: SAP Announces Plans to Acquire Concur for $8.3 Billion
Yesterday afternoon, global software provider SAP AG (NYSE Ticker - SAP) announced its intent to purchase Seattle-based travel, expense and invoice management solution provider Concur (Nasdaq Ticker - CNQR) for…
What Can RPO Do For You?
I’ve spent considerable time at this media site discussing the evolution of contingent workforce management: the evolution of the “contingent workforce umbrella” and its associated technology and solution offerings, even…
Zycus: A Briefing in Several Parts
Ardent Partners receives regular briefings from most of the solution providers in the broader supply management market. As a firm, we've covered the distinct application markets for years and have…
Metrics that Matter for AP Operations (Webinar)
Access to accurate and real-time metrics can be a game changer in today’s lightning-fast business world, but first companies must establish and measure the relevant metrics that allow them to…
eSourcing Myths (and How to Deconstruct Them)
It's sourcing month here at CPO Rising, as we're gearing up for our annual State of Strategic Sourcing report. So in today's article, I’ll continue the discussion on sourcing by…
The Best P2P is Collaborative
It’s said that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” This is particularly true when it comes to standardizing and streamlining business processes; greater coordination between stakeholders results in situations where…