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The Metrics that Matter: Strategies to Empower a More Intelligent Procurement Department

By Phil Bartolini November 27, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists

[Editor’s Note: In Ardent’s “Supply Management Metrics that Matter in 2018” (click here to download your copy), we discuss the supply management industry’s best and most widely used metrics that…

The Business Case for Supply Risk Management in 2019: By the Numbers

By Andrew Bartolini November 19, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

There's a business case to be made for adopting and implementing supply risk management (SRM) tools, as well as supplier performance management (SPM) and supplier information management (SIM) tools. Part…

New Webinar – Highlights from the CPO Rising 2018 Summit

By Phil Bartolini November 9, 2018Articles, Events, General, Technology

The CPO Rising 2018 Summit has wrapped and the Ardent Partners team is still buzzing from all of the great presentations and discussions that we were lucky to be a…

Ardent Partners’ Annual “CPO Rising” Summit Kicks Off with Powerful Procurement Insights

By Andrew Bartolini November 7, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Technology1 Comment

Chief Procurement Officers from North America and Around the Globe Convene to Share Experiences and Best Practices BOSTON, November 7 — Today, more than 135 procurement professionals and executives will…

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Contingent Workforce Management (UPCOMING WEBINAR)

By Christopher Dwyer October 29, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

There is no doubt that technology is actively shaping the world of work. From digital talent engagement to artificial intelligence, the realm of innovation is a powerful spectrum in relation…

The Strategic Drivers Behind the Future of Work

By Christopher Dwyer October 25, 2018Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

When looking at how the world of work has changed, it is critical to note the major shifts that have transformed the very perception of work today. There are several…

The Value of Strategic Category Management – A New Webinar from Ardent Partners

By Christopher Dwyer October 18, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, Events, General

[Editor's Note: Join us Thursday, October 25 at 2pm ET for a complimentary webinar presentation on procurement's evolving role in strategic category management entitled "Strategic Category Management: The Keys to…

What CPOs Are Saying About the CPO Rising Summit

By Phil Bartolini October 17, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General3 Comments

We think the CPO Rising Summit is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded, career-driven procurement executives, share best practices, and help us all continue to push the profession forward. We’re…

One Week Left to Get the Best Deal on Your CPO Rising 2018 Ticket

By Andrew Bartolini October 10, 2018Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Lists, People, Strategy

Hello Friend - As the leaves continue to change color here in New England, we inch closer to the CPO Rising 2018 Summit – Ardent Partners’ third-annual executive symposium for…

Payables Place First Thing: Electronic Payment as a Source of Value to Organizations

By Andrew Bartolini October 5, 2018Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay

Where does the most money flow out of an organization? No, it’s not fraud, theft, or even sales meetings. The simple answer is Accounts Payable (“AP”). Since AP pays all…