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CPO Rising 2023: Priority Deep Dive — Once Again, Savings Is Job One

By Andrew Bartolini July 24, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Strategy

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…

Solution Showcase on CPO Rising: Smart Cube Enables Intelligent Procurement

By Andrew Bartolini & John Yuva July 19, 2023Articles, General, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners is a leading research and advisory firm that specializes in supply management. Ardent's in-depth coverage includes market research, best practices, thought leadership and technology strategies and specific solution…

CPO Rising 2023: The CPO’s Agenda for 2023

By Andrew Bartolini July 17, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Strategy

CPO Rising 2023: The Top Risks Facing Procurement in 2023

By Andrew Bartolini July 10, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Strategy

Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of Ardent Partners' annual State of Procurement report that is drawn from nearly 350 chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement executives. The report…

Solution Showcase on CPO Rising: Craft Connects CPOs to Supplier Intelligence

By Andrew Bartolini & John Yuva June 28, 2023Articles, General, Solution Providers, Technology

CPO Rising 2023: CPO at the Crossroads

By Andrew Bartolini June 5, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Strategy

With the release of my 18th-annual CPO-themed report, my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with CPOs and other procurement leaders. The report examines the general competencies and…

CPO Rising Listicle: Ten Things that Readers of CPO Rising Can Gain

By Andrew Bartolini April 7, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, Lists, People, Strategy

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…

CPO Rising 2023: The State of Procurement

By John Yuva April 5, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Strategy

Join Ardent Partners and Ivalua on April 26 from 10 AM to 11 AM ET for a discussion on CPO Rising 2023: The State of Procurement. The event will mark…

Best of 2022: CPO Rising 2022: Savings Is Much More Important in 2022

By Andrew Bartolini January 16, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2022 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

Instant Analysis: Simfoni Expands the Band, Announces Acquisition of Xeeva

By Andrew Bartolini November 28, 2022Articles, General, Solution Providers, Technology

Simfoni Announces Xeeva Acquisition This morning, Simfoni, a digital procurement solution provider, announced that it had acquired Xeeva, a spend management and procurement technology provider. The second major acquisition for the…