Ardent Partners Research Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/ardent-partners-research/ Analyst-led research and intelligence for the procurement community. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cporising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPOR-Favicon-75x75.png Ardent Partners Research Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/ardent-partners-research/ 32 32 AI Rising 2026 Pt. 7 (State of Procurement AI Series): Under Pressure: The Next Phase of SaaS https://cporising.com/2026/08/24/ai-rising-2026-pt-7-state-of-procurement-ai-series-under-pressure-the-next-phase-of-saas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-rising-2026-pt-7-state-of-procurement-ai-series-under-pressure-the-next-phase-of-saas Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:02:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55705 Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…

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]]> The Path to AI-First Procurement, Pt.2: The Execution Gap https://cporising.com/2026/08/21/the-path-to-ai-first-procurement-pt-2-the-execution-gap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-path-to-ai-first-procurement-pt-2-the-execution-gap Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55681 Procurement is entering a decisive shift. From my perspective, enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is no longer the question. The more important challenge is whether procurement organizations are operationally prepared to…

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]]> The Path to AI-First Procurement, Pt.1: What Does AI First Mean? https://cporising.com/2026/08/14/the-path-to-ai-first-procurement-pt-1-what-does-ai-first-mean/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-path-to-ai-first-procurement-pt-1-what-does-ai-first-mean Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55663 Procurement is entering a decisive shift. While enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is high, most organizations struggle with a fundamental challenge: bridging the gap between ambition and operational readiness. Teams remain…

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]]> AI Rising 2026 Pt. 6 (State of Procurement AI Series): What Is Driving the AI Agenda https://cporising.com/2026/08/12/ai-rising-2026-pt-6-state-of-procurement-series-what-is-driving-the-ai-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-rising-2026-pt-6-state-of-procurement-series-what-is-driving-the-ai-agenda Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:02:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55630 Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…

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]]> The Next SAP Business Network (Pt. One): How BTP and Agentic AI Are Redefining Enterprise Connectivity https://cporising.com/2026/08/10/the-next-sap-business-network-pt-one-how-btp-and-agentic-ai-are-redefining-enterprise-connectivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-next-sap-business-network-pt-one-how-btp-and-agentic-ai-are-redefining-enterprise-connectivity Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:55:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55619 For most of its history, the SAP Business Network and its predecessor, the Ariba Supplier Network, served as procurement’s central hub for transactions and supplier collaboration, expanding over time to…

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]]> AI Rising 2026 Pt. 5 (State of Procurement AI Series): CPO Challenges in 2026: Delivering Under Constraint https://cporising.com/2026/08/07/ai-rising-2026-pt-5-state-of-procurement-series-cpo-challenges-in-2026-delivering-under-constraint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-rising-2026-pt-5-state-of-procurement-series-cpo-challenges-in-2026-delivering-under-constraint Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:02:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55616 Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…

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]]> AI Rising 2026 Pt. 4 (State of Procurement AI Series): How CPOs View AI: The Lens Matters https://cporising.com/2026/08/03/ai-rising-2026-pt-4-state-of-procurement-series-how-cpos-view-ai-the-lens-matters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-rising-2026-pt-4-state-of-procurement-series-how-cpos-view-ai-the-lens-matters Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:12:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55603 Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…

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]]> AI Rising 2026 Pt. 3 (State of Procurement AI Series): CPO Priorities in 2026: Familiar Goals, New Energy https://cporising.com/2026/07/31/ai-rising-2026-pt-3-state-of-procurement-series-cpo-priorities-in-2026-familiar-goals-new-energy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-rising-2026-pt-3-state-of-procurement-series-cpo-priorities-in-2026-familiar-goals-new-energy Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55597 Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…

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]]> AI Rising 2026 Pt. 2 (State of Procurement AI Series): AI Maturity Curve — What It is, What It Means https://cporising.com/2026/07/29/ai-rising-2026-pt-2-state-of-procurement-series-ai-maturity-curve-what-it-is-what-it-means/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-rising-2026-pt-2-state-of-procurement-series-ai-maturity-curve-what-it-is-what-it-means Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:02:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55589 Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…

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]]> AI Rising 2026 Pt. 1 (State of Procurement AI Series) https://cporising.com/2026/07/27/ai-rising-2026-pt-1-state-of-procurement-ai-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-rising-2026-pt-1-state-of-procurement-ai-series Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:02:37 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55575 Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept for procurement. It is rapidly reshaping how organizations source, manage suppliers, analyze data, and make strategic decisions. As procurement enters its next…

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]]> Five Metrics Defining Procurement’s AI Future https://cporising.com/2026/07/24/five-metrics-defining-procurements-ai-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-metrics-defining-procurements-ai-future Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:02:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55566 Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise priority across procurement. While most organizations expect to deploy agentic AI capabilities within the next few years, many remain in the…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: The Path to AI-First Procurement https://cporising.com/2026/07/13/new-webinar-the-path-to-ai-first-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-the-path-to-ai-first-procurement Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55516 Join Ardent Partners and Ivalua on July 16th (11 AM ET) as they discuss The Path to AI-First Procurement. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming procurement, but technology alone is not…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The Strategic Zenith: The CPO Continues to Rise” https://cporising.com/2026/07/10/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-strategic-zenith-the-cpo-continues-to-rise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-strategic-zenith-the-cpo-continues-to-rise Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:02:42 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55367 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Procurement at the Speed of AI (The Mid-Market Shift from Agents to Autonomous Flow) https://cporising.com/2026/07/08/velocity-of-value-mid-market-procurement-2026-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=velocity-of-value-mid-market-procurement-2026-webinar Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:02:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55551 AI is reshaping procurement, but technology alone isn't enough. Join Ardent Partners and Zycus as Andrew Bartolini shares new research into how mid-market organizations are accelerating business value through AI, connected workflows, and modern Source-to-Pay operations.

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “All that Glitters Is Not Gold: The AI Market Bubble” https://cporising.com/2026/06/26/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-all-that-glitters-is-not-gold-the-ai-market-bubble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-all-that-glitters-is-not-gold-the-ai-market-bubble Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55365 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Ardent Partners & xSuite – The State of AP 2026: AI Rising https://cporising.com/2026/06/16/new-webinar-ardent-partners-xsuite-the-state-of-ap-2026-ai-rising/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-ardent-partners-xsuite-the-state-of-ap-2026-ai-rising Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:02:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55451 Join Ardent Partners and xSuite on June 23rd (10 AM ET) as they discuss The State of AP 2026: AI Rising. Accounts payable is entering a pivotal new era. As…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Procurement Metrics That Matter in 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/06/12/new-webinar-procurement-metrics-that-matter-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-procurement-metrics-that-matter-in-2026 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:02:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55412 Join Ardent Partners and GEP on June 24th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Procurement Metrics That Matter in 2026. Procurement has evolved into a strategic driver of business value,…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The Intelligent Arbitrage: Learning from the AI Front-Runners” https://cporising.com/2026/06/05/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-intelligent-arbitrage-learning-from-the-ai-front-runners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-intelligent-arbitrage-learning-from-the-ai-front-runners Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:02:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55363 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The Geopolitical Shocker — A Policy-Driven Market Correction” https://cporising.com/2026/05/29/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-geopolitical-shocker-a-policy-driven-market-correction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-geopolitical-shocker-a-policy-driven-market-correction Fri, 29 May 2026 10:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55361 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The Year of Pilots and Mass Experimentation” https://cporising.com/2026/05/22/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-year-of-pilots-and-mass-experimentation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-year-of-pilots-and-mass-experimentation Fri, 22 May 2026 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55358 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The AI Siphon: Where the Procurement Budget Goes to Live” https://cporising.com/2026/05/15/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-ai-siphon-where-the-procurement-budget-goes-to-live/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-ai-siphon-where-the-procurement-budget-goes-to-live Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:42 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55276 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage https://cporising.com/2026/05/13/new-webinar-supplier-management-the-integrated-advantage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-supplier-management-the-integrated-advantage Wed, 13 May 2026 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55352 Join Ardent Partners, along with SAP and Sonae Arauco, on May 28th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage. In a period defined by persistent global…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Beyond the Vendor: Supplier Management as a Value Engine” https://cporising.com/2026/05/08/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-beyond-the-vendor-supplier-management-as-a-value-engine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-beyond-the-vendor-supplier-management-as-a-value-engine Fri, 08 May 2026 10:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55282 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “AI Skill-Set Deficit: The Talent Shift” https://cporising.com/2026/05/01/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight Fri, 01 May 2026 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55272 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Procurement Platforms Become Systems of Business Insight” https://cporising.com/2026/04/17/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-procurement-platforms-become-systems-of-business-insight-2 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:02:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55262 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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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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]]> Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part Three): Talent, Technology, and the Road to Procurement’s Harvest Year https://cporising.com/2026/04/13/procurement-predictions-2026-part-three-talent-technology-and-the-road-to-procurements-harvest-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-predictions-2026-part-three-talent-technology-and-the-road-to-procurements-harvest-year Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:02:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55230 We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The Genesis of Autonomy: Procurement’s Year Zero” https://cporising.com/2026/04/10/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-genesis-of-autonomy-procurements-year-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-genesis-of-autonomy-procurements-year-zero Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:02:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55086 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part Two): Spend Visibility to Decision Augmentation https://cporising.com/2026/04/06/procurement-predictions-2026-part-two-spend-visibility-to-decision-augmentation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-predictions-2026-part-two-spend-visibility-to-decision-augmentation Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55228 We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The Low-Grade Fever: Persistent Inflation” https://cporising.com/2026/04/03/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-low-grade-fever-persistent-inflation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-low-grade-fever-persistent-inflation Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55084 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Procurement Predictions 2026 (Part One): Why Procurement Must Think End-to-End https://cporising.com/2026/03/30/procurement-predictions-2026-part-one-why-procurement-must-think-end-to-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-predictions-2026-part-one-why-procurement-must-think-end-to-end Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:02:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55134 We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Supplier Risk Management Becomes a Core Operating Discipline” https://cporising.com/2026/03/27/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-supplier-risk-management-becomes-a-core-operating-discipline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-supplier-risk-management-becomes-a-core-operating-discipline Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:02:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55082 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Three): Redefining Procurement Value in 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/03/23/procurement-trends-2026-part-three-redefining-procurement-value-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-trends-2026-part-three-redefining-procurement-value-in-2026 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:02:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55131 We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders…

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]]> 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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]]> Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Two): Entering the Age of Autonomous Procurement https://cporising.com/2026/03/16/procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:02:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55108 We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Savings Tops the CPO Priority List (Again)” https://cporising.com/2026/03/13/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-savings-tops-the-cpo-priority-list-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-savings-tops-the-cpo-priority-list-again Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55080 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> Procurement Trends 2026 (Part One): Thriving in an Age of Structural Volatility https://cporising.com/2026/03/09/procurement-trends-2026-part-one-thriving-in-an-age-of-structural-volatility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-trends-2026-part-one-thriving-in-an-age-of-structural-volatility Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:02:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55106 We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Global Market Turbulence: Navigating the Economic Fog” https://cporising.com/2026/03/06/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-global-market-turbulence-navigating-the-economic-fog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-global-market-turbulence-navigating-the-economic-fog Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:02:00 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55073 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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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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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Category Management Evolves into Category Intelligence” https://cporising.com/2026/02/27/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-category-management-evolves-into-category-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-category-management-evolves-into-category-intelligence Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:02:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54995 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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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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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Permanent Beta Mode” https://cporising.com/2026/02/20/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-1-trend-1-prediction-2-takeaways-in-under-a-minute/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-1-trend-1-prediction-2-takeaways-in-under-a-minute Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:02:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54915 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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 CPO Rising 2025 Series: Procurement’s Top Priorities and Strategies https://cporising.com/2025/12/19/cpo-rising-2025-series-procurements-top-priorities-and-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-series-procurements-top-priorities-and-strategies Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54727 Over the last several weeks, Ardent Partners has gone back in time with its “State of Procurement (A Retrospective)” series, featuring executive insights from its previous State of Procurement reports…

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]]> CPO Rising 2025 Series: Procurement’s Impact on Operations https://cporising.com/2025/12/12/cpo-rising-2025-series-procurements-impact-on-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-series-procurements-impact-on-operations Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:02:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54723 Over the last several weeks, Ardent Partners has gone back in time with its “State of Procurement (A Retrospective)” series, featuring executive insights from its previous State of Procurement reports…

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> CPO Rising 2025 Series: AI Support Within eSourcing Technology https://cporising.com/2025/11/21/cpo-rising-2025-series-ai-support-within-esourcing-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-series-ai-support-within-esourcing-technology Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54671 Over the last several weeks, Ardent Partners has gone back in time with its “State of Procurement (A Retrospective)” series, featuring executive insights from its previous State of Procurement reports…

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]]> The Path Forward: Building Procurement’s Foundation for an AI-Driven Future https://cporising.com/2025/11/19/the-path-forward-building-procurements-foundation-for-an-ai-driven-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-path-forward-building-procurements-foundation-for-an-ai-driven-future Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:02:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54668 Did you miss the recent webinar “The State of S2P Digitization 2025,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Vishal Patel, SVP, product and customer…

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]]> The State of Source-to-Pay Transformation in 2025: Navigating Uncertainty Through Technology and AI https://cporising.com/2025/11/12/the-state-of-source-to-pay-transformation-in-2025-navigating-uncertainty-through-technology-and-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-source-to-pay-transformation-in-2025-navigating-uncertainty-through-technology-and-ai Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54645 Did you miss the recent webinar “The State of S2P Digitization 2025,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Vishal Patel, SVP, product and customer…

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]]> CPO Rising 2025 Series: A Wave of Uncertainty and AI’s Emergence in Procurement https://cporising.com/2025/11/07/cpo-rising-2025-series-a-wave-of-uncertainty-and-ais-emergence-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-series-a-wave-of-uncertainty-and-ais-emergence-in-procurement Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:02:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54633 Over the last several weeks, Ardent Partners has gone back in time with its “State of Procurement (A Retrospective)” series, featuring executive insights from its previous State of Procurement reports…

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]]> CPO Rising 2025 Series: Two Decades of Procurement Transformation https://cporising.com/2025/10/31/cpo-rising-2025-series-two-decades-of-procurement-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-series-two-decades-of-procurement-transformation Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:02:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54598 Over the last several weeks, Ardent Partners has gone back in time with its “State of Procurement (A Retrospective)” series, featuring executive insights from its previous State of Procurement reports…

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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 https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions/#comments 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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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions/feed/ 1 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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]]> 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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]]> Ardent Partners Announces The 2025 Supplier Management Technology Advisor https://cporising.com/2025/04/16/ardent-partners-announces-the-supplier-management-tech-advisor-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-announces-the-supplier-management-tech-advisor-2025 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:02:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54075 Today I’m happy to announce the official launch of our Supplier Management Tech Advisor report for 2025! Ardent Partners evaluated the market’s top Supplier Management solution providers’ Solution Strength (the…

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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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]]> 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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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing https://cporising.com/2024/09/20/cpo-rising-listicle-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:02:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53237 Ardent Partners believes that there are “four pillars” that should serve as the foundation for any strategic sourcing program. These are the primary sub-process areas that drive all sourcing activity…

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]]> Announcing Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor Report https://cporising.com/2024/09/09/ardent-partners-strategic-sourcing-technology-advisor-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-strategic-sourcing-technology-advisor-2024 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:02:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53182 We are happy to announce the official launch of Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor report. This is a report designed to guide sourcing and procurement teams through the…

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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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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 5): U.S. Election Impacts and Supply Chain Disinformation https://cporising.com/2024/07/19/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-5-u-s-election-impacts-and-supply-chain-disinformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-5-u-s-election-impacts-and-supply-chain-disinformation Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49318 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 4): Global Sourcing, China Trade Policy, Supply Chain Disruption, Smart Sourcing https://cporising.com/2024/06/28/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-4-global-sourcing-china-trade-policy-supply-chain-disruption-smart-sourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-4-global-sourcing-china-trade-policy-supply-chain-disruption-smart-sourcing Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:02:43 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49316 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 3): Fraud Prevention https://cporising.com/2024/06/14/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-3-fraud-prevention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-3-fraud-prevention Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:02:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49314 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 2): AI Reality, AI Governance, and IM&PPO in 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/06/07/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-2-ai-reality-ai-governance-and-imppo-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-2-ai-reality-ai-governance-and-imppo-in-2024 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:02:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49312 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Predictions (Part 1): Global Economy, Procurement Automation, Digital Strategy https://cporising.com/2024/05/31/procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-1-global-economy-procurement-automation-digital-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-predictions-part-1-global-economy-procurement-automation-digital-strategy Fri, 31 May 2024 10:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49310 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Trends (Part 3): Travel Risk, Community Intelligence, Suite Approach, Contingent Workforce, and War for Talent https://cporising.com/2024/05/24/procurement-2024-big-trends-part-3-travel-risk-community-intelligence-suite-approach-contingent-workforce-and-war-for-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-trends-part-3-travel-risk-community-intelligence-suite-approach-contingent-workforce-and-war-for-talent Fri, 24 May 2024 10:02:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49301 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Trends (Part 2): Polarization, D-Globalization, and Geopolitical Tensions https://cporising.com/2024/05/17/procurement-2024-big-trends-part-2-polarization-d-globalization-and-geopolitical-tensions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-trends-part-2-polarization-d-globalization-and-geopolitical-tensions Fri, 17 May 2024 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49300 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024 BIG Trends (Part 1): AI, Savings, Inflation, and Cost of Capital https://cporising.com/2024/05/10/procurement-2024-big-trends-part-1-ai-savings-inflation-and-cost-of-capital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-trends-part-1-ai-savings-inflation-and-cost-of-capital Fri, 10 May 2024 10:02:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49299 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions.” Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2024: BIG Prediction – Buyer Beware: “Fake News” Invades Supply Markets https://cporising.com/2024/02/23/procurement-2024-big-prediction-buyer-beware-fake-news-invades-supply-markets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2024-big-prediction-buyer-beware-fake-news-invades-supply-markets Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:02:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48990 For more than a decade, Ardent Partners’ senior analyst team has gathered in Boston for a multi-day company strategy and planning meeting. The team dedicates itself to reviewing the prior…

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]]> Best of 2023: CPO Rising 2023 — Turning Data into Intelligence Starts with Visibility https://cporising.com/2024/01/10/best-of-2023-cpo-rising-2023-turning-data-into-intelligence-starts-with-visibility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2023-cpo-rising-2023-turning-data-into-intelligence-starts-with-visibility Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:02:37 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48744   Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year…

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]]> Best of 2023: Procurement Strategies Manifest from Uncertainty https://cporising.com/2024/01/08/best-of-2023-procurement-strategies-manifest-from-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2023-procurement-strategies-manifest-from-uncertainty Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48742   Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year…

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]]> Best of 2023: CPO Rising 2023: Priority Deep Dive — Once Again, Savings Is Job One https://cporising.com/2024/01/03/best-of-2023-cpo-rising-2023-priority-deep-dive-once-again-savings-is-job-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2023-cpo-rising-2023-priority-deep-dive-once-again-savings-is-job-one Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:02:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48733   Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: 10 Ways CPO Rising Brings Engagement and Education to Readers https://cporising.com/2023/12/01/cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-brings-engagement-and-education-to-readers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-brings-engagement-and-education-to-readers Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:50:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48647 Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for 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…

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]]> Ardent Partners Hires Magnus Bergfors, former Gartner Analyst https://cporising.com/2023/11/01/ardent-partners-hires-magnus-bergfors-former-gartner-analyst/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-hires-magnus-bergfors-former-gartner-analyst Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:05:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48539 [Publisher’s Note: It goes without saying that we’re excited to make today’s announcement. I have known Magnus for more than a decade, first as the primary procurement analyst at rival…

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]]> State of ePayables 2023: AP’s Strategic Priorities in 2023 https://cporising.com/2023/10/30/state-of-epayables-2023-aps-strategic-priorities-in-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-epayables-2023-aps-strategic-priorities-in-2023 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:02:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48510 With the release of my 18th-annual Accounts Payable-themed report, my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with Accounts Payable (AP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and other finance leaders. The report…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: The Big Data Tipping Point https://cporising.com/2023/10/23/cpo-rising-2023-the-big-data-tipping-point/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-the-big-data-tipping-point Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:02:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48438 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> State of ePayables 2023: Paving the Way to a Smarter Future https://cporising.com/2023/10/16/state-of-epayables-2023-paving-the-way-to-a-smarter-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-epayables-2023-paving-the-way-to-a-smarter-future Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:02:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48462 With the release of my 18th-annual Accounts Payable-themed report, my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with Accounts Payable (AP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and other finance leaders. The report…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Turning Data into Intelligence Starts with Visibility https://cporising.com/2023/10/09/cpo-rising-2023-turning-data-into-intelligence-starts-with-visibility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-turning-data-into-intelligence-starts-with-visibility Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:02:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48429 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Best-in-Class Procurement Performance https://cporising.com/2023/10/02/cpo-rising-2023-best-in-class-procurement-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-best-in-class-procurement-performance Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:02:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48391 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Procurement Complacency Risk https://cporising.com/2023/09/25/cpo-rising-2023-procurement-complacency-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-procurement-complacency-risk Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:02:43 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48313 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Procurement Performance, Results, and Impact https://cporising.com/2023/09/18/cpo-rising-2023-procurement-performance-results-and-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-procurement-performance-results-and-impact Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:02:18 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48301 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Technology Adoption and Investment in 2023 https://cporising.com/2023/09/11/cpo-rising-2023-technology-adoption-and-investment-in-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-technology-adoption-and-investment-in-2023 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48272 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: 10 Ways CPO Rising Engages Readers https://cporising.com/2023/09/08/cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-engages-readers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-engages-readers Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48338 Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for 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…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Capabilities in 2023 https://cporising.com/2023/08/28/cpo-rising-2023-procurements-capabilities-in-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-procurements-capabilities-in-2023 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:02:43 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48270 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Top CPO Strategies https://cporising.com/2023/08/21/cpo-rising-2023-top-cpo-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-top-cpo-strategies Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:02:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48242 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Biggest Challenges https://cporising.com/2023/08/14/cpo-rising-2023-procurements-biggest-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-procurements-biggest-challenges Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48215 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Top Achievements in Last 25 Years (Part 2) https://cporising.com/2023/08/07/cpo-rising-2023-procurements-top-achievements-in-last-25-years-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-procurements-top-achievements-in-last-25-years-part-2 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:02:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48182 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Top Achievements in Last 25 Years (Part 1) https://cporising.com/2023/07/31/cpo-rising-2023-procurements-top-achievements-in-last-25-years-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-procurements-top-achievements-in-last-25-years-part-1 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:02:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48142 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2023: Priority Deep Dive — Once Again, Savings Is Job One https://cporising.com/2023/07/24/cpo-rising-2023-priority-deep-dive-once-again-savings-is-job-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-priority-deep-dive-once-again-savings-is-job-one Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:02:19 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48092 Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement…

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