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CWM and Supplier Management: Where Does Technology Fit In?
The notion of “procurement’s influence” is no strange term around these parts. In fact, collaboration is a common theme in the articles posted here on CPO Rising, and it’s certainly... Read more
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Common Fodder in the World of Contingent Workforce Management
In mid-May, I joined Peoplefluent for a webinar that was focused on the notion of the “contingent workforce tsunami,” a concept that reflects the veritable growth and ultimate evolution of... Read more
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CPO Rising’s 2014 Hot Tech Prospect – DCR Workforce
Back in late June, the NBA held its annual draft, an event that allows all 30 teams in the league to select both college and international players to add to... Read more
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Three Big Data Capabilities in CWM That Matter
Over the past few years, enterprises have relied upon a variety of strategies to enhance business processes and gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Automation of key processes... Read more
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Connect, Learn, Succeed: Two Days at Beeline’s Customer Conference
Last week, in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Vendor Management System (VMS) technology provider Beeline held its annual user conference. The event, in which nearly 100 customers of the solution provider convened,... Read more
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Procurement’s CWM Responsibilities
Welcome to the first article in a series that will examine which internal unit owns responsibility for the vast array of intricate attributes of contemporary contingent workforce management. Today’s article... Read more
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Who is the “Ace” of Your Contingent Workforce Management Program?
The summer is fast-approaching (if the warmer temperatures in New England are any indication) and, for most people, this season equates to enjoying America’s favorite pastime: baseball. Being from Boston... Read more
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The Perfect Storm of Non-Traditional Talent
[Publisher’s Note: I saw an interview this week mentioning the perfect storm that is brewing in the contingent workforce market and it reminded me of this article from Chris that... Read more
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The Commoditization of Contingent Labor: Will The Notion of Talent Change This Perception?
One of the (many) perceptions of contingent labor over the years has been the gray area between true talent and indirect spend category / commodity. The phrase, “people aren’t pencils,”... Read more
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Three CWM Metrics That Matter
The success of any spend management, sourcing or financial management program largely depends on the enterprise’s ability to set proper goals, identify core business objectives and, most importantly, build an... Read more