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September 17, 2012
The results of Best-in-Class organizations show that an investment in P2P can pay large dividends, while the relentless pressure on bottom-line performance makes a P2P investment all, but necessary, for…
September 14, 2012
Last month, I wrote several articles focused one CPO’s rise – that of Tim Cook – who went from Chief Procurement Officer to CEO of Apple, the world’s largest company.…
September 12, 2012
Last month, I wrote several articles focused one CPO’s rise – that of Tim Cook – who went from Chief Procurement Officer to CEO of Apple, the world’s largest company.…
September 10, 2012
Publisher’s Note: This report is now available in the Ardent Partners library at a substantial discount. Click here to learn more. Fall is a great time to start planning for the…
September 7, 2012
King of the deadpan, Steven Wright once quipped that “there’s a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.” (click link to view actual quip)…
September 5, 2012
Sorry for the slow start this week, but my first Labor Day without a Telethon has thrown off my timing – ok, not really :-)…. Anyway, welcome back, I hope…
August 30, 2012
First- Thanks to all who ave already taken the survey to our upcoming report: CPO Rising 2012: Keeping Score. If you missed it, please consider contributing to our research effort…
August 28, 2012
I’d like to announce that we have just launched the survey to our major CPO-focused research effort for 2012. Starting today, you have a chance to participate in this survey…
August 23, 2012
Even in the Dog Days of Summer, Chief Procurement Officers are making news Apple CEO (and a Former CPO) Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Role So this is not breaking…
August 21, 2012
With apologies to our growing contingent of Chief Procurement Officers and other readers based in the southern hemisphere who are hip-deep into winter – please set a reminder in your…
