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Meet the Speakers of CPO Rising 2018! Welcoming Back Gregg Brandyberry, CPO Rising 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team November 5, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Editor’s Note: Today on CPO Rising, we revisit the long and illustrious career of Gregg Brandyberry, Senior Advisor at Supplier.ai, and one of three members of the CPO Rising Hall of Fame Charter Class of 2016.…

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…

Ten Reasons Why You Should Attend The CPO Rising 2018 Summit

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team October 30, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Lists, People, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

There is now just one week until The CPO Rising 2018 Summit, Ardent Partners' annual procurement symposium. Have you registered yet? Need a little more convincing? Well, here are 10 reasons why you…

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…

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…

Aquiired!! Coupa Buys Aquiire and Gains Real-Time Catalog Search Capabilities

By Andrew Bartolini October 19, 2018Articles, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Earlier this week, Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), the San Francisco-based spend management solutions provider, informed us that it has purchased Cincinnati-based Aquiire, the real-time procure-to-pay (P2P) and supplier management solution provider (formerly known as Vinimaya) for an undisclosed sum. Ardent Partners…