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Looking Back, Around, and Ahead on Procurement Technology Adoption
We recently published my twelfth annual CPO-themed report, CPO Rising 2017: Tools of the Trade. Today’s article is part of an ongoing series focused on the report’s key findings. You can... Read more
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An Update on Conflict Minerals Regulations in the U.S.
Earlier this year, Ardent Partners analysts tracked a bevy of fast-moving developments concerning Section 1502 (the Conflict Minerals Provision) of the 2010 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act –... Read more
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The CPO Rising 2017 Summit Venue Named “Best Venue” in Boston!
The Harvard Club of Boston, the prestigious and historic event venue and site of the CPO Rising 2017 Summit, was recently named by Boston Magazine as one of the best... Read more
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How Procurement Can Lead Enterprises through Global Uncertainty, Risk, and Disruption
Earlier this year, and again at the Institute for Supply Management’s 102nd annual conference in Orlando, Florida, Ardent Partners analysts were pleased to interview M.L. Peck, ISM’s Chief Content and Engagement Officer. M.L. has... Read more
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CPO Rising 2017 Topic: Strategies to Build a Better CFO Relationship
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... Read more
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CPO Rising 2017: Stepping Inside the Procurement Mindset
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... Read more
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More CPO Rising 2017 Summit Themes!
On November 8 & 9, 2017, a select group of Chief Procurement Officers and other business leaders will come together at the Harvard Club in Boston’s Back Bay for the... Read more
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CPO Rising 2017: Staying Focused on the Long Game in Procurement
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). Complacency... Read more
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CPO News – June 23, 2017
NIU Names Antoinette Bridges Director of Procurement Services and Contract Management Last week, Northern Illinois University named Antoinette Bridges as its newest Director of Procurement Services and Contract Management, effective... Read more
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Are You Coming to the CPO Rising 2017 Summit?
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... Read more