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CPO Rising 2017 Topic: Strategies to Build a Better CFO Relationship

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team July 5, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Strategy1 Comment

Building and maintaining a healthy working relationship with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an integral part of many Chief Procurement Officer's (CPO's) job -- largely because many CPOs report directly…

CPO Rising 2017: Stepping Inside the Procurement Mindset

By Andrew Bartolini July 3, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Strategy1 Comment

We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report. Today’s article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report’s key findings. You can get the report here (registration required). CPO…

Five Expense Management Tips for Small Businesses

By Andrew Bartolini June 30, 2017Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

The drive for revenue by small business owners and executives demands time, focus, and resources; so much so, that expense management often becomes a secondary concern. But, since business profit…

The State of ePayables 2017: AP’s Perceived Value

By Andrew Bartolini June 27, 2017Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy, Technology

Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Intelligence. Today’s article represents an on-going series focused on…

CPO Rising 2017: Staying Focused on the Long Game in Procurement

By Andrew Bartolini June 26, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology1 Comment

Are You Coming to the CPO Rising 2017 Summit?

By Phil Bartolini June 23, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Strategy1 Comment

As you may have heard, The CPO Rising 2017 Summit is set for Boston on November 8 & 9. Tickets are on sale now and early bird pricing is available…

The State of ePayables 2017 – AP Trends and Converging Technologies in 2017 (New Webinar)

By Phil Bartolini June 21, 2017Articles, Events, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Technology

Join us on Thursday, June 22 at 2pm ET, for a complimentary webinar presentation on our latest market research report “The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers,…

The State of Accounts Payable 2017 (New Video)

By Andrew Bartolini June 20, 2017Articles, Events, General, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

With today’s article, we are excited to announce the publication of Ardent Partners’ latest AP research report, “The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Cash”, which…

What Makes Intelligent Procurement “Intelligent?” (Webinar)

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team June 19, 2017Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Have you ever wondered what truly constitutes artificial intelligence, and what its value proposition is for procurement? Then this webinar is for you! Join us on June 27, 2017 at…

The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Intelligence (New Report)

By Andrew Bartolini June 16, 2017Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy, Technology