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The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 2
Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space... Read more
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The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 1
Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space... Read more
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Three Breakthrough Procurement Technology Predictions for 2022
For nearly a decade, our team gathers to discuss and review the prior year and lay out plans for the new one. We review, in depth, the key findings and... Read more
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Procurement Experts on CPO Rising – Leading a Procurement Organization
On January 4, 2010, Ardent Partners launched CPO Rising as a new resource to procurement leaders around the world. The site tagline then (and now) was (and is) straight and to the... Read more
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To BoB or Not to BoB? That is the Question (Part 1)
Suites or Best of Breed (aka “BoB”) For most enterprises in 2021, technology has become a powerful enabler of the sustainable efficiencies and strategic value that can transform operations and... Read more
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“The Greatest Resignation” Means We Need To Start Thinking Differently About The Workforce
“Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home… it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it.” – Chuck Palahniuk, Best-Selling Author For months now, “The Great Resignation”... Read more
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CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution
In 2022, more procurement departments than ever before are mining new insights and impacting performance with the use of advanced analytics. As long time analysts, it is clear that a... Read more
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Where Does The Extended Workforce Go From Here?
[Editor’s Note: This article originally published on the Future of Work Exchange website] The Future of Work is many things: technology, transformation, work optimization, innovation, collaboration, and, of course, talent. Depending... Read more
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AP 2022 BIG Trends: ePayments Rapid Expansion, Cash Remains King, and AP Gets Holistic
Today, we look at three important Accounts Payables’ BIG Trends for 2022. Big Trend #1 – ePayments Continue their Rapid Expansion The restrictions put in place because of the pandemic... Read more
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Introducing Arkestro and Predictive Procurement Orchestration
Conference season is upon us and my team and I will be slowly wading back into the waters for the first time since the shutdown. Trip #1 for me was... Read more