One of the most compelling themes explored during Ardent Partners' recent webinar "Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage," featuring Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer for Ardent Partners; Ken Miklos, Senior Director…

Procurement has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once viewed primarily as a cost control function focused on transactional efficiency, it now occupies a central role in…

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…

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…

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…