AI Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/ai/ Analyst-led research and intelligence for the procurement community. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:55:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cporising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPOR-Favicon-75x75.png AI Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/ai/ 32 32 Inside IVA Studio: Architecting the Autonomous Procurement Workforce https://cporising.com/2026/06/04/inside-iva-studio-architecting-the-autonomous-procurement-workforce-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-iva-studio-architecting-the-autonomous-procurement-workforce-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55427 (This is Part 2 of our series on the 2026 Ivalua NOW conference in Paris. You can read Part 1: Procurement Enters the Agentic AI Era [here].) As I discussed…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — June 3, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/06/03/procuretech-pulse-june-3-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-june-3-2026 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:02:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55418 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Why Data Readiness Determines AI Success https://cporising.com/2026/06/01/why-data-readiness-determines-ai-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-data-readiness-determines-ai-success Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55387 A recurring theme throughout our three-part article series is that AI success in procurement is fundamentally dependent on data readiness. Without clean, structured, and connected data, even the most advanced…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — May 20, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/05/20/procuretech-pulse-may-20-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-may-20-2026 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55382 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Procurement Shifts Toward Systems of Action https://cporising.com/2026/05/18/procurement-shifts-toward-systems-of-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-shifts-toward-systems-of-action Mon, 18 May 2026 10:02:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55369 Procurement technology has historically evolved through distinct phases, from systems of record such as ERP platforms to systems of engagement like source-to-pay suites. These systems improved visibility, standardized processes, and…

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]]> AI as a Defining Force in Procurement Evolution https://cporising.com/2026/05/11/ai-as-a-defining-force-in-procurement-evolution/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-as-a-defining-force-in-procurement-evolution Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55342 Procurement is entering a defining moment as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from experimental use cases to core operational capability. According to Ardent Partners, nearly three-quarters of chief procurement officers believe…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — April 29, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/04/29/procuretech-pulse-april-29-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-april-29-2026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55314 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Redefining Procurement, AP, and Financial Control with Unified Orchestration https://cporising.com/2026/04/27/redefining-procurement-ap-and-financial-control-with-unified-orchestration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=redefining-procurement-ap-and-financial-control-with-unified-orchestration Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55308 Last week, we explored how the relationship between procurement and accounts payable (AP) is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once viewed as a transactional, back-office function is rapidly becoming…

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]]> Inside IVA Studio: Architecting the Autonomous Procurement Workforce https://cporising.com/2026/04/24/inside-iva-studio-architecting-the-autonomous-procurement-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-iva-studio-architecting-the-autonomous-procurement-workforce Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:02:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55295 (This is Part 2 of our series on the 2026 Ivalua NOW conference in Paris. You can read Part 1: Procurement Enters the Agentic AI Era [here].) As we discussed…

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]]> Inside Ivalua NOW 2026: Procurement Enters the Agentic AI Era https://cporising.com/2026/04/22/inside-ivalua-now-2026-procurement-enters-the-agentic-ai-era/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-ivalua-now-2026-procurement-enters-the-agentic-ai-era Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55291 The Carrousel du Louvre, a place synonymous with timeless masterpieces, served as the backdrop last month for a different kind of evolution: the rapid transformation of the procurement function. At…

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]]> The Future of Spend Management: Connecting Procurement and AP Through End-to-End Orchestration https://cporising.com/2026/04/20/the-future-of-spend-management-connecting-procurement-and-ap-through-end-to-end-orchestration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-spend-management-connecting-procurement-and-ap-through-end-to-end-orchestration Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55264 The evolution of procurement and accounts payable (AP) has entered a critical new phase. For years, organizations regarded procurement and AP as separate operational domains, each with its own systems,…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI https://cporising.com/2026/04/15/new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-ai-rising-2026-the-state-of-procurement-ai Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:02:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55242 Join Ardent Partners and Zycus on April 30th (2 PM ET) as they discuss AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI. Over the past two decades, procurement has transformed…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Invoice: AI, Payments, and Risk in Modern AP https://cporising.com/2026/04/08/new-webinar-beyond-invoice-ai-payments-and-risk-in-modern-ap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-beyond-invoice-ai-payments-and-risk-in-modern-ap Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:02:43 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55236 Join Ardent Partners and Emburse on April 16th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Beyond Invoice: AI, Payments, and Risk in Modern AP. AP is under pressure, and incremental automation…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — March 25, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026 https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:02:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55212 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/feed/ 1 The Seat Is Dead: How AI Is Rewriting Software Economics https://cporising.com/2026/03/19/the-seat-is-dead-how-ai-is-rewriting-software-economics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-seat-is-dead-how-ai-is-rewriting-software-economics Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:01:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55197 The Seat Is Dead: Why AI Is Forcing a Fundamental Rewrite of Software Economics AI is not just changing how work gets done, it is redefining what enterprises pay for.…

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]]> LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 2) https://cporising.com/2026/03/18/levelpath-levelup-ace-hardware-acrisure-keynotes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=levelpath-levelup-ace-hardware-acrisure-keynotes Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55187 LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 2) Today’s article highlights the keynote addresses by Ace Hardware and Acrisure from Levelpath’s 2026 conference.…

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]]> LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 1) https://cporising.com/2026/03/17/levelpath-levelup-conference-keynote-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=levelpath-levelup-conference-keynote-1 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:01:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55177 LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 1) This article is the first of two that discusses Levelpath’s inaugural LevelUp 2026 conference held…

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]]> Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (III) https://cporising.com/2026/03/02/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-iii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-iii Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:02:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54932 The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/02/25/procuretech-pulse-feb-25-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-feb-25-2026 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55000 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (II) https://cporising.com/2026/02/23/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-2 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54924 The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this…

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]]> The AI Productivity Dividend: The CPO’s Choice Between Efficiency and Impact https://cporising.com/2026/02/19/the-ai-productivity-dividend-the-cpos-choice-between-efficiency-and-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ai-productivity-dividend-the-cpos-choice-between-efficiency-and-impact Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54978 We recently published our annual Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions report. It’s a report I’ve been writing for about a decade that distills months of market data, conversations with…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO https://cporising.com/2026/02/18/new-webinar-from-systems-of-engagement-to-systems-of-action-agentic-ai-steps-into-the-cpos-spotlight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-from-systems-of-engagement-to-systems-of-action-agentic-ai-steps-into-the-cpos-spotlight Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54973 Join Ardent Partners and Zycus on February 26th (2 PM ET) as they discuss From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO. Procurement leaders have spent the…

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]]> Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (I) https://cporising.com/2026/02/17/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-i/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-i Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:01:52 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54920 The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft https://cporising.com/2026/02/13/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54945 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — February 4, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/02/04/technology-round-up-february-4-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-february-4-2026 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:02:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54883 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Announcing The 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Advisor Report https://cporising.com/2026/02/02/announcing-the-2026-ap-automation-and-payments-technology-advisor-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-the-2026-ap-automation-and-payments-technology-advisor-report Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54868 The 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Advisor Report – Built for How AP Actually Works The AP automation and payments technology market has never been more crowded or more…

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]]> Complexity, Risk, and Reinvention: How Procurement Is Being Redefined for 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/01/28/complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=complexity-risk-and-reinvention-how-procurement-is-being-redefined-for-2026 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54828 Did you miss the recent webinar “2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Chahat Sharma, head of customer…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP https://cporising.com/2026/01/26/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54799 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Ivalua’s AI-Driven Reset for Supplier Management https://cporising.com/2026/01/21/ivaluas-ai-driven-reset-for-supplier-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ivaluas-ai-driven-reset-for-supplier-management Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:02:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54844 Last year, Ardent Partners published its Supplier Management Technology Advisor Report: https://lnkd.in/eJdM_FVk, designed to help sourcing and procurement leaders navigate the supplier management solution provider market and select the best-fit…

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]]> From AI Pilots to AI-Native Procurement: Why 2025 Marked the Breakthrough Year https://cporising.com/2026/01/19/from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-ai-pilots-to-ai-native-procurement-why-2025-marked-the-breakthrough-year Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:02:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54826 Did you miss the recent webinar “2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Chahat Sharma, head of customer…

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]]> Insight to Impact: Synertrade Redefines Supplier Management https://cporising.com/2026/01/16/insight-to-impact-synertrade-redefines-supplier-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insight-to-impact-synertrade-redefines-supplier-management Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54836 Last year, Ardent Partners published its Supplier Management Technology Advisor Report: https://lnkd.in/eJdM_FVk, designed to help sourcing and procurement leaders navigate the supplier management solution provider market and select the best-fit…

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]]> Best of 2025: Zycus Goes All-in on Agentic AI at Horizon 2025 https://cporising.com/2026/01/14/best-of-2025-zycus-goes-all-in-on-agentic-ai-at-horizon-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-zycus-goes-all-in-on-agentic-ai-at-horizon-2025 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54808 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. I attended Zycus’…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs https://cporising.com/2026/01/12/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:02:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54796 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit https://cporising.com/2026/01/07/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54793 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua https://cporising.com/2026/01/02/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54790 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro https://cporising.com/2025/12/29/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:02:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54784 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Agentic AI and the Next Evolution of Procurement — From Automation to Autonomous Value Creation https://cporising.com/2025/12/22/agentic-ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-procurement-from-automation-to-autonomous-value-creation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agentic-ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-procurement-from-automation-to-autonomous-value-creation https://cporising.com/2025/12/22/agentic-ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-procurement-from-automation-to-autonomous-value-creation/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54733 Did you miss the recent webinar “From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Rinus…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/12/22/agentic-ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-procurement-from-automation-to-autonomous-value-creation/feed/ 1 AI in Procurement: Moving from Rules to Reasoning https://cporising.com/2025/12/17/ai-in-procurement-moving-from-rules-to-reasoning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-procurement-moving-from-rules-to-reasoning Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:02:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54731 Did you miss the recent webinar “Agents of Change: How Agentic AI Is Rewriting the Source-to-Pay Playbook,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul…

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]]> Pfizer’s Path to AI-Driven Procurement: From Automation to Intelligence https://cporising.com/2025/12/15/pfizers-path-to-ai-driven-procurement-from-automation-to-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pfizers-path-to-ai-driven-procurement-from-automation-to-intelligence Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:02:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54729 Did you miss the recent webinar “CPO Pressure: Hitting Year-end Targets While Responding to Rising Risk, Tariffs, & AI,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners;…

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]]> From Generative AI to Next-Gen Supplier Performance: The Milestones That Moved SAP Ariba Forward This Year https://cporising.com/2025/12/12/from-generative-ai-to-next-gen-supplier-performance-the-milestones-that-moved-sap-ariba-forward-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-generative-ai-to-next-gen-supplier-performance-the-milestones-that-moved-sap-ariba-forward-this-year Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54739 Last year, Ardent Partners published its Supplier Management Technology Advisor Report: https://lnkd.in/eJdM_FVk, designed to help sourcing and procurement leaders navigate the supplier management solution provider market and select the best-fit…

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]]> Building Long-Term Procurement Transformation Through Scalable, Human-Centered AI https://cporising.com/2025/12/11/building-long-term-procurement-transformation-through-scalable-human-centered-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-long-term-procurement-transformation-through-scalable-human-centered-ai Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:02:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54721 Procurement leaders gathered at DPW/Amsterdam recently to discuss the latest in digital procurement innovation and transformation. Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, moderated the session “Fast-Track…

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]]> AI’s Procurement Revolution Starts with Strong Data and Skilled Talent https://cporising.com/2025/12/10/ais-procurement-revolution-starts-with-strong-data-and-skilled-talent-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ais-procurement-revolution-starts-with-strong-data-and-skilled-talent-2 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:02:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54719 Did you miss the recent webinar “The Intelligent CPO: What AI’s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders,” featuring three procurement AI experts (Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners, Hyoun Park of…

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]]> How Procurement Can Realize ROI from AI — Lessons From CPOs, Pilots, and Early Adopters https://cporising.com/2025/12/08/how-procurement-can-realize-roi-from-ai-lessons-from-cpos-pilots-and-early-adopters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-procurement-can-realize-roi-from-ai-lessons-from-cpos-pilots-and-early-adopters Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:02:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54716 Did you miss the recent webinar “From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Rinus…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: 2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts https://cporising.com/2025/12/05/new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-2025-wrapped-procurements-breakthroughs-setbacks-and-shifts Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:02:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54701 Join Ardent Partners and an industry expert on December 17th (2 PM ET) as they discuss 2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts. It’s all about you!! Before you dive…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey https://cporising.com/2025/12/04/new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-state-of-epayables-2025-aps-unfinished-journey Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54680 Join Ardent Partners and Tradeshift on December 9th (9 AM ET) as they discuss the State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey. The State of ePayables 2025: AP’s Unfinished Journey…

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]]> Fast-Tracking AI in Procurement: How Leaders Are Adopting, Scaling, and Succeeding https://cporising.com/2025/12/02/fast-tracking-ai-in-procurement-how-leaders-are-adopting-scaling-and-succeeding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fast-tracking-ai-in-procurement-how-leaders-are-adopting-scaling-and-succeeding Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:02:52 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54704 Procurement leaders gathered at DPW/Amsterdam recently to discuss the latest in digital procurement innovation and transformation. Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, moderated the session “Fast-Track…

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]]> The State of AI in Procurement — Early Momentum, Real Expectations, and the Road to ROI https://cporising.com/2025/12/01/the-state-of-ai-in-procurement-early-momentum-real-expectations-and-the-road-to-roi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-ai-in-procurement-early-momentum-real-expectations-and-the-road-to-roi Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:02:27 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54690 Did you miss the recent webinar “From Pilot to Payoff: 5 Strategies to Turn AI into ROI,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Rinus…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Better Together: Connecting Finance & Procurement for Smarter Source-to-Pay https://cporising.com/2025/11/25/new-webinar-better-together-connecting-finance-procurement-for-smarter-source-to-pay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-better-together-connecting-finance-procurement-for-smarter-source-to-pay Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:02:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54682 Join Ardent Partners and Esker on December 4th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Better Together: Connecting Finance & Procurement for Smarter Source-to-Pay. Finance and Procurement have long shared similar…

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]]> AI’s Procurement Revolution Starts with Strong Data and Skilled Talent https://cporising.com/2025/11/17/ais-procurement-revolution-starts-with-strong-data-and-skilled-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ais-procurement-revolution-starts-with-strong-data-and-skilled-talent Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54661 Did you miss the recent webinar “The Intelligent CPO: What AI’s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders,” featuring three procurement AI experts (Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners, Hyoun Park of…

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]]> Agents of Change: How Agentic AI is Rewriting the Future of Procurement https://cporising.com/2025/11/10/agents-of-change-how-agentic-ai-is-rewriting-the-future-of-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agents-of-change-how-agentic-ai-is-rewriting-the-future-of-procurement Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:02:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54640 Did you miss the recent webinar “Agents of Change: How Agentic AI Is Rewriting the Source-to-Pay Playbook,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul…

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]]> The State of Procurement Agility: Navigating Tariffs, Technology, and the Rise of AI https://cporising.com/2025/11/05/the-state-of-procurement-agility-navigating-tariffs-technology-and-the-rise-of-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-procurement-agility-navigating-tariffs-technology-and-the-rise-of-ai Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54625 Did you miss the recent webinar “CPO Pressure: Hitting Year-end Targets While Responding to Rising Risk, Tariffs, & AI,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners;…

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]]> The New CPO Playbook: Orchestrating Intelligence in the Age of AI https://cporising.com/2025/11/04/the-new-cpo-playbook-orchestrating-intelligence-in-the-age-of-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-new-cpo-playbook-orchestrating-intelligence-in-the-age-of-ai Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:17:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54621 Did you miss the recent webinar “The Intelligent CPO: What AI’s Expanding Role Means for Procurement Leaders,” featuring three procurement AI experts (Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners, Hyoun Park of…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — October 15, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/10/15/technology-round-up-october-15-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-15-2025 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54549 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Zycus Goes All-in on Agentic AI at Horizon 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/10/03/zycus-goes-all-in-on-agentic-ai-at-horizon-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zycus-goes-all-in-on-agentic-ai-at-horizon-2025 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54530 I attended Zycus’ Horizon 2025 event last week in Laguna Niguel, CA. This annual event serves brings together 200+ customers and partners plus a few analysts. Horizon is a fixture…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: CPO Discussion — Hitting Year-end Targets Amidst Rising Risk, Tariffs, & AI https://cporising.com/2025/09/24/new-webinar-cpo-discussion-hitting-year-end-targets-amidst-rising-risk-tariffs-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-cpo-discussion-hitting-year-end-targets-amidst-rising-risk-tariffs-ai Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:24:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54514 Join Ardent Partners and ORO Labs on September 30 (11 AM ET) as they discuss CPO Discussion: Hitting Year-end Targets Amidst Rising Risk, Tariffs, & AI. As we close out…

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]]> Returning to Zycus Horizon, Building the Case for Agentic AI in Procurement https://cporising.com/2025/09/17/returning-to-zycus-horizon-building-the-case-for-agentic-ai-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=returning-to-zycus-horizon-building-the-case-for-agentic-ai-in-procurement Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:02:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54493 Horizon 2025 North America User Conference – September 22-24 (Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA) After a few years away, I am excited to share with the CPO Rising community that I…

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]]> The Missing Link in AI Success: Intelligent Integration https://cporising.com/2025/09/10/the-missing-link-in-ai-success-intelligent-integration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-missing-link-in-ai-success-intelligent-integration Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:02:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54481 [Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Robert Reynolds, Co-founder and CEO for Tangible Intelligence, which creates Business as a Service offerings that solve businesses’ rote and mundane work,…

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]]> State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 1): Risk, Resilience, and the Rising Role of Data and AI https://cporising.com/2025/07/23/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:02:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54339 Did you miss the recent webinar “Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,…

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]]> Procurement in 2025 (Part Four): AI Strategies for Practical Implementation and Long-Term Success https://cporising.com/2025/07/09/procurement-in-2025-part-four-ai-strategies-for-practical-implementation-and-long-term-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-in-2025-part-four-ai-strategies-for-practical-implementation-and-long-term-success Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:02:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54287 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, State of Procurement 2025: Reinventing Procurement for the Autonomous Age? The event featured a dynamic conversation between Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — June 11, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/06/11/technology-round-up-june-11-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-june-11-2025 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:02:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54258 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Part Five (Bonus): Agentic AI — The Evolution of AI in Business: The Road Ahead https://cporising.com/2025/05/30/part-five-bonus-agentic-ai-the-evolution-of-ai-in-business-the-road-ahead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-five-bonus-agentic-ai-the-evolution-of-ai-in-business-the-road-ahead Fri, 30 May 2025 10:02:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54237 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age, that shed light on how artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way — from basic…

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]]> Part Four: Agentic AI — How AI, Agentic Networks, and Human Collaboration Are Shaping the Future https://cporising.com/2025/05/23/part-four-agentic-ai-how-ai-agentic-networks-and-human-collaboration-are-shaping-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-four-agentic-ai-how-ai-agentic-networks-and-human-collaboration-are-shaping-the-future https://cporising.com/2025/05/23/part-four-agentic-ai-how-ai-agentic-networks-and-human-collaboration-are-shaping-the-future/#comments Fri, 23 May 2025 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54205 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age, that shed light on how artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way — from basic…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/05/23/part-four-agentic-ai-how-ai-agentic-networks-and-human-collaboration-are-shaping-the-future/feed/ 1 Coupa Inspire 2025: AAA Rating – Autonomous Trade, AI, and Acquisitions https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions Wed, 14 May 2025 21:16:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54214 Through the years, Ardent Partners has attended every in-person Coupa Inspire, til now anyway (despite our plans, it was not in the cards for us this year). Nonetheless, Coupa Inspire…

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]]> CPO Rising 2025: Navigating Global Uncertainty & Unlocking an AI-Driven Future https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 10:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54199 It has been my great honor to work with and research Chief Procurement Officers for so many years. Later this week, Ardent Partners will be publishing the 20th annual CPO…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/feed/ 2 Part Three: Agentic AI — The Next Evolution in Intelligent Automation https://cporising.com/2025/05/09/part-three-evolution-of-ai-and-the-agentic-age-ai-as-a-force-multiplier-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-three-evolution-of-ai-and-the-agentic-age-ai-as-a-force-multiplier-in-procurement Fri, 09 May 2025 10:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54188 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age, that shed light on how artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way — from basic…

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]]> Part Two: Evolution of AI and the Agentic Age — AI as a Force Multiplier in Procurement https://cporising.com/2025/05/02/part-two-evolution-of-ai-and-the-agentic-age-ai-as-a-force-multiplier-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-two-evolution-of-ai-and-the-agentic-age-ai-as-a-force-multiplier-in-procurement Fri, 02 May 2025 10:02:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54153 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age, that shed light on how artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way — from basic…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft https://cporising.com/2025/04/28/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54158 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> Part One: Evolution of AI and the Agentic Age — AI Adoption Statistics Tell a Story https://cporising.com/2025/04/25/part-one-evolution-of-ai-and-the-agentic-age-ai-adoption-statistics-tell-a-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-one-evolution-of-ai-and-the-agentic-age-ai-adoption-statistics-tell-a-story Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54143 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age, that shed light on how artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way — from basic…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: CPO Rising 2025: Navigating Global Uncertainty & Unlocking an AI-Driven Future https://cporising.com/2025/04/18/new-webinar-cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54131 Join Ardent Partners and Esker on April 29th (2 PM ET) as they discuss CPO Rising 2025: Navigating Global Uncertainty & Unlocking an AI-Driven Future. Over the past two decades,…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — April 9, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/04/09/technology-round-up-april-9-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-april-9-2025 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54104 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Part Two: Procurement BIG Trends & Predictions — AI-Driven Future Amidst Economic Uncertainty https://cporising.com/2025/04/04/part-two-procurement-big-trends-predictions-ai-driven-future-amidst-economic-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-two-procurement-big-trends-predictions-ai-driven-future-amidst-economic-uncertainty https://cporising.com/2025/04/04/part-two-procurement-big-trends-predictions-ai-driven-future-amidst-economic-uncertainty/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:02:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54063 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions, that delivered a series of insightful predictions designed to help procurement teams in all industries and regions…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/04/04/part-two-procurement-big-trends-predictions-ai-driven-future-amidst-economic-uncertainty/feed/ 1 Part One: Procurement BIG Trends & Predictions — Rise of AI in Procurement https://cporising.com/2025/03/28/part-one-procurement-big-trends-predictions-rise-of-ai-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-one-procurement-big-trends-predictions-rise-of-ai-in-procurement Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:02:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54060 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions, that delivered a series of insightful predictions designed to help procurement teams in all industries and regions…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Globality https://cporising.com/2025/03/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53776 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Agentic AI Has Entered the Chat https://cporising.com/2025/03/24/magnus-mondays-agentic-ai-has-entered-the-chat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-agentic-ai-has-entered-the-chat Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:02:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54053 For the last couple of years, generative AI (GenAI) has been a staple in procurement solution provider marketing as the savior for overwhelmed procurement departments. But during the second half…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age https://cporising.com/2025/03/19/new-webinar-evolution-of-ai-in-procurement-the-agentic-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-evolution-of-ai-in-procurement-the-agentic-age Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54049 Join Ardent Partners and Fairmarkit on March 27th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP https://cporising.com/2025/03/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:02:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53765 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 3 https://cporising.com/2025/03/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:02:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53740 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit https://cporising.com/2025/03/05/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:02:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53745 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs https://cporising.com/2025/02/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53719 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 2 https://cporising.com/2025/02/21/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-2 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:02:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53706 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro https://cporising.com/2025/02/19/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:02:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53700 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua https://cporising.com/2025/02/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:02:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53670 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 1 https://cporising.com/2025/02/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-1 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53674 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Four Things I Want to See in 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/01/20/magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53595 It’s January of 2025 and we’re back with a new Magnus Monday article! This time of the year there tends to be plenty of predictions flying around, so I thought…

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]]> Best of 2024: CPO Rising Listicle: Open Your Mind to New Technology (5 Reasons) https://cporising.com/2025/01/17/best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53580 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. Fridays means that…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions https://cporising.com/2025/01/15/new-webinar-accounts-payable-2025-big-trends-and-predictions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-accounts-payable-2025-big-trends-and-predictions Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:02:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53558 Join Ardent Partners and AppZen on January 30th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions. As we step into 2025, the world of Accounts…

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]]> Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — GenAI Is Cool, but Should Everything be Automated? https://cporising.com/2025/01/06/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-genai-is-cool-but-should-everything-be-automated/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-genai-is-cool-but-should-everything-be-automated Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53540 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. If you haven’t…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — 2024: The Year in Review https://cporising.com/2024/12/09/magnus-mondays-2024-the-year-in-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-2024-the-year-in-review Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:02:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53480 While the year is not officially over until a few more weeks, we are getting closer to the holidays, and this will be the last Magnus Monday article for this…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — December 4, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/12/04/technology-round-up-december-4-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-december-4-2024 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53456 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Random Winter Rants https://cporising.com/2024/12/02/magnus-mondays-random-winter-rants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-random-winter-rants Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53447 Here in Sweden, we are heading into the winter months, with our first snow occurring last week. As we get closer to the holiday season, I thought I’d treat you…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024) https://cporising.com/2024/11/20/new-webinar-ai-in-action-accounts-payables-biggest-innovations-plus-ap-honors-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-ai-in-action-accounts-payables-biggest-innovations-plus-ap-honors-2024 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53393 Join Ardent Partners and Medius on December 4th (2 PM ET) as they discuss AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations (PLUS AP HONORS 2024). This webinar will tell…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Why Not Generative AI? https://cporising.com/2024/11/11/magnus-mondays-why-not-generative-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-why-not-generative-ai Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:02:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53385 Like most of us in the procurement tech world, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about generative AI (GenAI) lately. While some critical voices have started to make themselves heard,…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — SAP Spend Connect: Data, Intelligence, and Suite https://cporising.com/2024/10/21/magnus-mondays-sap-spend-connect-data-intelligence-and-suite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-sap-spend-connect-data-intelligence-and-suite Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53328 I spent last week in Las Vegas attending SAP Spend Connect. Spend Connect is the evolution of the old Ariba Live and now covers the entirety of SAP Intelligent Spend…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — October 16, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/10/16/technology-round-up-october-16-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-16-2024 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53311 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps https://cporising.com/2024/10/03/new-webinar-the-2024-state-of-epayables-money-never-sleeps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-the-2024-state-of-epayables-money-never-sleeps Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53246 Join Ardent Partners and Medius on October 8th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on The 2024 State of ePayables: Money Never Sleeps. Are you struggling to keep up with the…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/10/02/technology-round-up-october-2-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-2-2024 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53269 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 4: Supplier Risk Management https://cporising.com/2024/09/23/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53230 In our series on supplier management, we have now come to supplier risk. This is one of the most complex areas in the entire procurement technology space because risk management…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — September 18, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/09/18/technology-round-up-september-18-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-september-18-2024 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:02:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53221 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: The State of ePayables 2024: Money Never Sleeps https://cporising.com/2024/09/05/new-webinar-the-state-of-epayables-2024-money-never-sleeps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-the-state-of-epayables-2024-money-never-sleeps Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:02:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53155 In a 24/7/365 global business environment, where challenges from economic uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and changing technology continue to grow, cash management has never been more important, and that has…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — August 14, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/08/14/technology-round-up-august-14-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-august-14-2024 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53094 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend…

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