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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: The Global Challenge in Financial Operations: Managing Complexity, Ensuring Compliance</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/05/15/new-webinar-the-global-challenge-in-financial-operations-managing-complexity-ensuring-compliance/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-the-global-challenge-in-financial-operations-managing-complexity-ensuring-compliance</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 10:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Basware on May 29th (10 AM ET/4 PM CEST) for a webcast on The Global Challenge in Financial Operations: Managing Complexity, Ensuring Compliance. Businesses have never&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/05/15/new-webinar-the-global-challenge-in-financial-operations-managing-complexity-ensuring-compliance/">NEW WEBINAR: The Global Challenge in Financial Operations: Managing Complexity, Ensuring Compliance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: Make AP Smarter with Six Recommendations</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/03/01/cpo-rising-listicle-make-ap-smarter-with-six-recommendations/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-make-ap-smarter-with-six-recommendations</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. As AP leaders push deeper into 2024, they should remain focused on achieving their top priorities while also keeping&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/03/01/cpo-rising-listicle-make-ap-smarter-with-six-recommendations/">CPO Rising Listicle: Make AP Smarter with Six Recommendations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR — How CPOs Can Unlock Financial Value with a Tech-Forward Approach</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/02/15/new-webinar-how-cpos-can-unlock-financial-value-with-a-tech-forward-approach/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-how-cpos-can-unlock-financial-value-with-a-tech-forward-approach</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and GEP on February 29th (2 PM ET) for a webcast on How CPOs Can Unlock Financial Value with a Tech-Forward Approach. The “year of efficiency” that&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/02/15/new-webinar-how-cpos-can-unlock-financial-value-with-a-tech-forward-approach/">NEW WEBINAR — How CPOs Can Unlock Financial Value with a Tech-Forward Approach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2023: CPO Rising Listicle — Reduce Procurement Fraud in Five Steps</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/12/29/best-of-2023-cpo-rising-listicle-reduce-procurement-fraud-in-five-steps/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2023-cpo-rising-listicle-reduce-procurement-fraud-in-five-steps</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/12/29/best-of-2023-cpo-rising-listicle-reduce-procurement-fraud-in-five-steps/">Best of 2023: CPO Rising Listicle — Reduce Procurement Fraud in Five Steps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: Six Great Reasons to Attend Ardent’s Revolutionizing AP/P2P Webinar</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/09/22/cpo-rising-listicle-six-great-reasons-to-attend-ardents-revolutionizing-ap-p2p-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-six-great-reasons-to-attend-ardents-revolutionizing-ap-p2p-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/09/22/cpo-rising-listicle-six-great-reasons-to-attend-ardents-revolutionizing-ap-p2p-webinar/">CPO Rising Listicle: Six Great Reasons to Attend Ardent’s Revolutionizing AP/P2P Webinar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: Reduce Procurement Fraud in Five Steps</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/06/23/cpo-rising-listicle-reduce-procurement-fraud-in-five-steps/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-reduce-procurement-fraud-in-five-steps</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/06/23/cpo-rising-listicle-reduce-procurement-fraud-in-five-steps/">CPO Rising Listicle: Reduce Procurement Fraud in Five Steps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: How to Make AP Smarter</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/05/26/cpo-rising-listicle-how-to-make-ap-smarter/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-how-to-make-ap-smarter</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 10:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Ahead of our annual State of ePayables report (this year&#8217;s subtitle is Paying the Way to a Smarter Future),&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/05/26/cpo-rising-listicle-how-to-make-ap-smarter/">CPO Rising Listicle: How to Make AP Smarter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: Five Steps to Help Reduce Procurement Fraud</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/03/24/cpo-rising-listicle-five-steps-to-help-reduce-procurement-fraud/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-five-steps-to-help-reduce-procurement-fraud</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/03/24/cpo-rising-listicle-five-steps-to-help-reduce-procurement-fraud/">CPO Rising Listicle: Five Steps to Help Reduce Procurement Fraud</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Defend Your Margins: Seven CPO Strategies for 2023</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/03/08/defend-your-margins-seven-cpo-strategies-for-2023/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=defend-your-margins-seven-cpo-strategies-for-2023</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Fairmarkit on March 22 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET for a discussion on Defend Your Margins: Seven CPO Strategies for 2023. Companies with higher margins are&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/03/08/defend-your-margins-seven-cpo-strategies-for-2023/">Defend Your Margins: Seven CPO Strategies for 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>…Is a Nickel, Dime, or Quarter Earned</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re invited to our Ardent Partners webinar: &#8220;Defend Your Margins: Seven CPO Strategies for 2023&#8221; in March. Our analysis today focuses on net profit margin and how the large contribution&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/03/06/is-a-nickel-dime-or-quarter-earned/">…Is a Nickel, Dime, or Quarter Earned</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Time to Rekindle the CFO-CPO Relationship</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/02/21/rekindle-the-cfo-cpo-relationship/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=rekindle-the-cfo-cpo-relationship</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The CFO-CPO relationship is and always will be very important. Last week, Valentine’s Day gave millions upon millions of people the opportunity to focus on their most important relationship. This&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/02/21/rekindle-the-cfo-cpo-relationship/">Time to Rekindle the CFO-CPO Relationship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Procurement Transformation: Best-in-Class Strategies for Hospitality CPOs</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2022/03/11/hospitality-cpos/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hospitality-cpos</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Event season is ramping up and the Ardent team will be making a few appearances at user conferences and other industry shows. We are, however, not going to host the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2022/03/11/hospitality-cpos/">Procurement Transformation: Best-in-Class Strategies for Hospitality CPOs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Top Challenges Facing Accounts Payable in 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As many businesses faced tough times due to supply chain issues, worker and workplace restrictions, broad-based operational disruptions, and major revenue shortfalls, executives had to contend with health and safety&#8230;</p>
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		<title>The State of AP in 2021: Stronger than Ever</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent recently completed its annual AP-themed market research study, “The State of ePayables 2021: Operating in the New Normal”, which is part of an ongoing dialogue that the Ardent team has had&#8230;</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent recently completed its annual AP-themed market research study, “The State of ePayables 2021: Operating in the New Normal”, which is part of an ongoing dialogue that the Ardent team and has&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/07/08/epayables-2021-every-challenge-is-an-opportunity/">ePayables 2021 Every Challenge is an Opportunity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Summary (Part I)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] Over the past month and a half,&#8230;</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It’s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief&#8230;</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New Report Addresses the ePayables Technology Landscape BOSTON, MA, April 6, 2021 — Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, announced today that its new ePayables Technology Advisor report, which&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/04/06/ardent-partners-launches-epayables-technology-advisor-report/">Ardent Partners Launches ePayables Technology Advisor Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This is the last week you will be able to download Ardent Partners’ annual AP-themed eBook, The Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter in 2021. Download the eBook before it’s gone!&#8230;</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As the global recession extends into the second half of 2020 and economic uncertainty continues to pervade the market, it is more important than ever for enterprises to optimize the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/30/why-more-cpos-should-focus-on-tax-automation/">Why More CPOs Should Focus on Tax Automation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the 2020s, the accounts payable (“AP”) profession will continue to gain momentum and impact business operations and results in an increasingly strategic way. The global uncertainty that pervades today’s&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/10/09/ap-rising-to-the-challenge-of-a-new-decade/">AP: Rising to the Challenge of a New Decade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>B2B Payments: “The Last Mile” of the P2P Process Finally Gets its Due</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor&#8217;s Note: Last chance to download Ardent&#8217;s 15th annual State of P2P in 2020: Ensuring Continuity, Building Resiliency, and Rising to the Challenge market research report. Get your copy before&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/28/b2b-payments-the-last-mile-of-the-p2p-process-finally-gets-its-due/">B2B Payments: “The Last Mile” of the P2P Process Finally Gets its Due</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New Report Addresses the B2B Payments Technology Landscape BOSTON, MA, August 17, 2020 — Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, announced today that its new B2B Payments Technology Landscape&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/08/19/ardent-partners-launches-b2b-payments-technology-landscape-report/">Ardent Partners Launches B2B Payments Technology Landscape Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent’s FinTech Influencer Series highlights innovative voices in the world of Accounts Payable (“AP”) automation. This series is the go-to spot for progressive thoughts on how technology, transformational thinking, and revolutionary ideas&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/07/08/ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-nick-sprau-co-ceo-at-metafile/">Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Nick Sprau, Co-CEO at Metafile</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The global uncertainty that pervades today’s market indicates a very real threat of a deep economic downturn. In response, the CFO’s new “hierarchy of needs” has placed a laser focus&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/06/08/procurements-impact-on-cash-management/">Procurement&#8217;s Impact on Cash Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join the 35,000+ CPOs, and other supply management leaders who receive this newsletter each week! Each week, Ardent Partners curates a round-up of procurement news, research, and analysis and delivers&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/06/05/this-week-in-procurement-subscribe-to-ardents-weekly-newsletter/">&#8220;This Week In Procurement&#8221; &#8211; Subscribe to Ardent&#8217;s Weekly Newsletter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Throwback Thursday – The CFO and the CPO: One World, Two Worldviews</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/06/04/throwback-thursday-the-cfo-and-the-cpo-one-world-two-worldviews/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-the-cfo-and-the-cpo-one-world-two-worldviews</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the past few Thursdays, I have been highlighting the 15 annual CPO/State of Procurement reports that I have written. Near the end of Ardent Partners&#8217; first year (2010), I&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/06/04/throwback-thursday-the-cfo-and-the-cpo-one-world-two-worldviews/">Throwback Thursday – The CFO and the CPO: One World, Two Worldviews</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Brian Anderson, Senior Manager, Accounts Payable at Verizon Media</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/06/03/ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-brian-anderson-senior-manager-accounts-payable-at-verizon-media/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-brian-anderson-senior-manager-accounts-payable-at-verizon-media</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent’s FinTech Influencer Series highlights innovative voices in the world of Accounts Payable (“AP”) automation. This series is the go-to spot for progressive thoughts on how technology, transformational thinking, and revolutionary ideas&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/06/03/ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-brian-anderson-senior-manager-accounts-payable-at-verizon-media/">Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Brian Anderson, Senior Manager, Accounts Payable at Verizon Media</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Solving AP’s Reliance on Paper – Phase 3 – B2B Payments</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/05/27/solving-aps-reliance-on-paper-phase-3-b2b-payments/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=solving-aps-reliance-on-paper-phase-3-b2b-payments</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor&#8217;s Note: Click to read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series] In Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2020, our research indicated 55% of B2B payments were made&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/05/27/solving-aps-reliance-on-paper-phase-3-b2b-payments/">Solving AP’s Reliance on Paper – Phase 3 – B2B Payments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up – May 22, 2020</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/05/22/technology-round-up-may-22-2020/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-may-22-2020</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 10:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates from the past month. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/05/22/technology-round-up-may-22-2020/">Technology Round-Up – May 22, 2020</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Throwback Thursday &#8211; CPO Rising: The CPO&#8217;s Agenda for 2008</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/05/21/throwback-thursday-cpo-rising-the-cpos-agenda-for-2008/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-cpo-rising-the-cpos-agenda-for-2008</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In February 2008, I wrote our third annual CPO-themed State of Procurement report and created a subtitle that has since become a Ardent Partners&#8217; brand &#8211; &#8220;CPO Rising&#8221; &#8211; that&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/05/21/throwback-thursday-cpo-rising-the-cpos-agenda-for-2008/">Throwback Thursday &#8211; CPO Rising: The CPO&#8217;s Agenda for 2008</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The CFO and Finance/AP Leadership (Track 3)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 10:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>(Publisher’s note: Our challenge to each reader is to pick and view one great CFO /AP / Finance Leadership session today!)  Our inaugural CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series brought more than 2000&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/05/19/the-cfo-and-finance-leadership-track-3/">The CFO and Finance/AP Leadership (Track 3)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Dwyer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry in our State of Procurement research series. And, as the co-author of this edition, it is great to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/05/14/throwback-thursday-the-cpos-strategic-agenda-2007-managing-performance-reporting-to-the-cfo/">Throwback Thursday: The CPO’s Strategic Agenda 2007 – Managing Performance, Reporting to the CFO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Jae Jin Kim, Vice President Korea Institute of Public Finance (KIPF), South Korean</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/05/06/ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-jae-jin-kim-vice-president-korea-institute-of-public-finance-kipf-south-korean/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-jae-jin-kim-vice-president-korea-institute-of-public-finance-kipf-south-korean</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent’s FinTech Influencer Series highlights innovative voices in the world of Accounts Payable (“AP”) automation. This series is the go-to spot for progressive thoughts on how technology, transformational thinking, and revolutionary ideas&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/05/06/ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-jae-jin-kim-vice-president-korea-institute-of-public-finance-kipf-south-korean/">Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Jae Jin Kim, Vice President Korea Institute of Public Finance (KIPF), South Korean</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Resiliency Imperative &#8211; Business Continuity Planning (Session 2 Overview)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/04/02/the-resiliency-imperative-business-continuity-planning-session-2-overview/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-resiliency-imperative-business-continuity-planning-session-2-overview</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners takes the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic with the utmost seriousness. Please click here to read our approach in these uncertain times. UPDATE: Session 2: Prevent, Manage, Recover: Key&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/04/02/the-resiliency-imperative-business-continuity-planning-session-2-overview/">The Resiliency Imperative &#8211; Business Continuity Planning (Session 2 Overview)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Resiliency Themes – Part 3: Cash Becomes King (Again)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/03/30/the-resiliency-imperative-part-3-cash-becomes-king-again/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-resiliency-imperative-part-3-cash-becomes-king-again</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners takes the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic with the utmost seriousness. Please click here to read our approach in these uncertain times. From March 31 through May 7, Ardent Partners&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/03/30/the-resiliency-imperative-part-3-cash-becomes-king-again/">Resiliency Themes – Part 3: Cash Becomes King (Again)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Throwback Thursday: Five AP Metrics that Matter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We at Ardent Partners take the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic with the utmost seriousness. Accordingly, we have taken organizational precautions to minimize the risk of staff infection and the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/03/19/throwback-thursday-five-ap-metrics-that-matter/">Throwback Thursday: Five AP Metrics that Matter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Workday “Scouts” a Big Opportunity in Strategic Sourcing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners recently took a briefing with the leadership team of Workday (led by Eric Washer, vice president of product strategy) to discuss its recent acquisition of Scout RFP (&#8220;Scout&#8221;), a cloud-based strategic&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/02/05/workday-scouts-a-breakout-moment-for-source-to-contract/">Workday “Scouts” a Big Opportunity in Strategic Sourcing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#4 – B2B Payments)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/01/24/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-4-b2b-payments/">20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#4 – B2B Payments)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The CPO Rising Summit Returns to Boston with Powerful Procurement Insights!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Leading Procurement Executives from Johnson &#38; Johnson, DuPont, Rio Tinto, and More Convene to Share Experiences and Best Practices BOSTON, October 29 — Today, more than 140 Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/10/29/the-cpo-rising-summit-returns-to-boston-with-powerful-procurement-insights/">The CPO Rising Summit Returns to Boston with Powerful Procurement Insights!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>For CFOs, Optimizing Enterprise Spend is a Business Imperative</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the aftermath of the Global Recession, many Chief Financial Officers (“CFOs”) have made the realization that a business environment that values cash, profit margins, and risk mitigation is one&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/10/16/for-cfos-optimizing-enterprise-spend-is-a-business-imperative/">For CFOs, Optimizing Enterprise Spend is a Business Imperative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of ePayables in 2019: Developing an “Intelligent” AP Operation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week I discussed the importance of converting data into value in Accounts Payable (“AP”). This week, I want to focus on how to go about creating an ‘intelligent’ AP operation. The&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/09/11/the-state-of-epayables-in-2019-developing-an-intelligent-ap-operation/">The State of ePayables in 2019: Developing an “Intelligent” AP Operation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up &#8212; July 3, 2019 (Coupa Inspire Edition)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Coupa Inspire was held last week, June 24-27 in Las Vegas at the chic Cosmopolitan Hotel and Conference Center. Ardent Partners&#8217; analyst team was in attendance. During the conference, Coupa Software, the San&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/07/03/technology-round-up-july-3-2019-coupa-inspire-edition/">Technology Round-Up &#8212; July 3, 2019 (Coupa Inspire Edition)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>P2P Technology Round-Up – May 1, 2019</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent’s P2P Technology Round-Up returns today with another assortment of ePayables, P2P, and B2B payment solution provider news and updates from the past week. If you are an Accounts Payable, B2B Payments,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/05/01/p2p-technology-round-up-may-1-2019/">P2P Technology Round-Up – May 1, 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Some of the Ardent Partners analyst team (Bob Cohen &#38; myself) journeyed to Chicago last week to attend Basware&#8217;s North American User Conference, Basware Connect, one of the few user&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/04/29/monday-first-thing-key-takeaways-from-basware-connect/">Monday First Thing: Key Takeaways from Basware Connect</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I hope that even casual readers of this site know that my firm, Ardent Partners, has spent that past decade performing extensive market research in the areas of sourcing/procurement, accounts&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/04/22/monday-first-thing-the-metrics-that-matter-in-2019/">Monday First Thing: The Metrics that Matter in 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Where does the procure-to-pay (“P2P”) process begin? The answer probably depends on who you ask. Some will say sourcing is the starting point, others will say procurement, and still others&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/03/29/the-ap-metrics-that-matter-in-2019-contested-payments/">The AP Metrics that Matter in 2019: Contested Payments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>My wife and I recently met with a real estate agent who, years ago, helped us buy our first home. He&#8217;s been representing home buyers and sellers for more than&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/03/15/are-we-really-headed-towards-recession-in-2019/">Are We Really Headed Towards Recession in 2019?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Throwback Thursday: Suppliers &#8212; Pay Them Now or Pay Them Later?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/03/07/throwback-thursday-suppliers-pay-them-now-or-pay-them-later/">Throwback Thursday: Suppliers &#8212; Pay Them Now or Pay Them Later?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ardent Partners Launches Technology Evaluation Series</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners Launches Technology Evaluation Series New Report Addresses the Accounts Payable Solutions Market BOSTON, MA, March 5, 2019 — Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, announced today that&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/03/05/ardent-partners-launches-technology-evaluation-series/">Ardent Partners Launches Technology Evaluation Series</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Introducing the AP Metrics that Matter in 2019 (New eBook)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>With today’s article, we are excited to announce the publication of Ardent’s compilation eBook, “Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2019”, which is available for download here. Over the next&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/02/26/introducing-the-ap-metrics-that-matter-in-2019-new-ebook/">Introducing the AP Metrics that Matter in 2019 (New eBook)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ardent Analysis: Corcentric to Acquire Determine, Offer Full Source-to-Settle Solution Suite</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week, Corcentric, Inc, the New Jersey-based provider of financial process automation and procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Determine, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTRM), the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/02/22/ardent-analysis-corcentric-to-acquire-determine-offer-full-source-to-settle-solution-suite/">Ardent Analysis: Corcentric to Acquire Determine, Offer Full Source-to-Settle Solution Suite</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 29)!</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2019/01/15/join-us-for-our-annual-big-procurement-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-29/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=join-us-for-our-annual-big-procurement-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-29</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Get ready for 2019 by registering for the first webinar in Ardent&#8217;s monthly webinar series and hear about the BIG procurement trends we&#8217;ve been seeing and the BIGGER predictions we&#8217;re going&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2019/01/15/join-us-for-our-annual-big-procurement-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-29/">Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 29)!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tradeshift Acquires Cloud Integration Technology Provider Babelway</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tradeshift, the San Francisco based provider of supply chain payments and marketplaces, this week announced the acquisition of Babelway, a provider of cloud integration technology. Babelway, which is headquartered in Belgium, with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/12/21/tradeshift-acquires-cloud-integration-technology-provider-babelway/">Tradeshift Acquires Cloud Integration Technology Provider Babelway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: What Are You Thankful For?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every now and then we all need to take a step back and thank those around us for helping us on both a personal and professional level. Accounts Payable (“AP”)&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/11/28/payables-place-first-thing-what-are-you-thankful-for/">Payables Place First Thing: What Are You Thankful For?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Electronic Payment as a Source of Value to Organizations</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/10/05/payables-place-first-thing-electronic-payment-as-a-source-of-value-to-organizations/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-electronic-payment-as-a-source-of-value-to-organizations</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Where does the most money flow out of an organization? No, it’s not fraud, theft, or even sales meetings. The simple answer is Accounts Payable (“AP”). Since AP pays all&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/10/05/payables-place-first-thing-electronic-payment-as-a-source-of-value-to-organizations/">Payables Place First Thing: Electronic Payment as a Source of Value to Organizations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Free Research and a Chance to Register to Ardent&#8217;s Newest Webinar</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/09/04/free-research-and-a-chance-to-register-to-ardents-newest-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=free-research-and-a-chance-to-register-to-ardents-newest-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In just over 24 hours, Ardent will begin a live, online discussion around its annual State of P2P market research study. This P2P-themed report is part of an ongoing dialogue&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/09/04/free-research-and-a-chance-to-register-to-ardents-newest-webinar/">Free Research and a Chance to Register to Ardent&#8217;s Newest Webinar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ardent Partners&#8217; Autumn Events Round-Up</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/08/30/ardent-partners-autumn-events-round-up/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardent-partners-autumn-events-round-up</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As summer turns to fall, like so many leaves will do here in New England, we at Ardent Partners wanted to take a moment to round up and highlight some of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/30/ardent-partners-autumn-events-round-up/">Ardent Partners&#8217; Autumn Events Round-Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>It’s Money That Matters – A New Webinar from Ardent Partners</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/08/27/its-money-that-matters-a-new-webinar-from-ardent-partners/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=its-money-that-matters-a-new-webinar-from-ardent-partners</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For P2P stakeholders and participants, it is possible to have a major impact helping to improve the financial performance of the enterprise. But there is work to be done. Leaders&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/27/its-money-that-matters-a-new-webinar-from-ardent-partners/">It’s Money That Matters – A New Webinar from Ardent Partners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Proof that AP is Broadening its Value To Organizations</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/08/17/payables-place-first-thing-proof-that-ap-is-broadening-its-value-to-organizations/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-proof-that-ap-is-broadening-its-value-to-organizations</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There has long been a common misconception that all Accounts Payable does is pay bills. Anyone who works in AP or with knowledge of today’s AP function knows, nothing could&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/17/payables-place-first-thing-proof-that-ap-is-broadening-its-value-to-organizations/">Payables Place First Thing: Proof that AP is Broadening its Value To Organizations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Do We Know The Best AP Departments Really Are Better?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/08/03/how-do-we-know-the-best-ap-departments-really-are-better/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-do-we-know-the-best-ap-departments-really-are-better</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2018: The Future of AP is Now. Today’s article is part of an on-going series focused on the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/03/how-do-we-know-the-best-ap-departments-really-are-better/">How Do We Know The Best AP Departments Really Are Better?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of ePayables 2018: What Makes The Best AP Departments Better?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/07/27/the-state-of-epayables-2018-what-makes-the-best-ap-departments-better/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-state-of-epayables-2018-what-makes-the-best-ap-departments-better</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2018: The Future of AP is Now. Today’s article is part of an on-going series focused on the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/07/27/the-state-of-epayables-2018-what-makes-the-best-ap-departments-better/">The State of ePayables 2018: What Makes The Best AP Departments Better?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of ePayables 2018: 3 Things AP Can Do To Be More Strategic</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/07/06/the-state-of-epayables-2018-3-things-ap-can-do-to-be-more-strategic/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-state-of-epayables-2018-3-things-ap-can-do-to-be-more-strategic</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2018: The Future of AP is Now. Today’s article is part of an on-going series focused on the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/07/06/the-state-of-epayables-2018-3-things-ap-can-do-to-be-more-strategic/">The State of ePayables 2018: 3 Things AP Can Do To Be More Strategic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of ePayables 2018: AP&#8217;s Transformational Journey</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/07/02/the-state-of-epayables-2018-aps-transformational-journey/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-state-of-epayables-2018-aps-transformational-journey</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor&#8217;s Note: Today’s article is a preview of Ardent Partners’ latest accounts payable (AP) research report, “The State of ePayables 2018: The Future of AP is Now”, which is available for download here.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/07/02/the-state-of-epayables-2018-aps-transformational-journey/">The State of ePayables 2018: AP&#8217;s Transformational Journey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: How Much Time is Too Much Time to Spend with Your Suppliers?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This is actually a trick question…the answer depends on what you are spending your time discussing when you are with your suppliers. This is one of the topics we queried&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/06/08/payables-place-first-thing-how-much-time-is-too-much-time-to-spend-with-your-suppliers/">Payables Place First Thing: How Much Time is Too Much Time to Spend with Your Suppliers?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: A Conversation with Andre Hoddevik, Secretary General for OpenPEPPOL</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I recently had the opportunity to connect with Andre Hoddevik, the Secretary General for OpenPEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement Online), a European-based, non-profit international association whose purpose is to enable European&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/04/27/payables-place-first-thing-a-conversation-with-andre-hoddevik-secretary-general-for-openpeppol/">Payables Place First Thing: A Conversation with Andre Hoddevik, Secretary General for OpenPEPPOL</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Corcentric Brand Unification: Setting a Strategy for Future Growth</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A few weeks ago, Corcentric announced that they were combining business operations with its parent company, AmeriQuest Business Services, under the Corcentric company name (read Ardent’s initial coverage of the announcement from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/04/23/the-corcentric-brand-unification-setting-a-strategy-for-future-growth/">The Corcentric Brand Unification: Setting a Strategy for Future Growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Five Ways to Improve the CPO-CFO Relationship</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Heightened volatility and increased business risk have combined with tight and uncertain credit markets to ensure that having cash and maintaining direct access to it will remain a priority of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/02/26/five-ways-to-improve-the-cpo-cfo-relationship/">Five Ways to Improve the CPO-CFO Relationship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2017: What is Blockchain for Procurement?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 11:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2017 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/01/02/best-of-2017-what-is-blockchain-for-procurement/">Best of 2017: What is Blockchain for Procurement?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AP&#8217;s Evolving Role in Cash Management</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>From hard coinage to electronic funds, cash has been the basic building block of business success for centuries. Cash allows enterprises to pay employees, fulfill debt obligations, invest in new&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/10/20/ap-evolving-role-in-cash-management/">AP&#8217;s Evolving Role in Cash Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Supply chain finance (“SCF”) is an advanced financial solution that accomplishes two primary goals: suppliers get paid more quickly but at a slight discount, and buyers preserve their days payable&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/10/04/understanding-supply-chain-finance/">Understanding Supply Chain Finance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Five More Expense Management Tips for Small Businesses</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The first installment of this series looked at five expense management tips for small businesses; and it looked at the issue from Ardent Partners&#8217; signature approach to business transformation, which&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/08/25/five-more-expense-management-tips-for-small-businesses/">Five More Expense Management Tips for Small Businesses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ePayables Convergence Part I: Cash Management</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 is part of new four-part series focused on&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/08/01/epayables-convergence-part-i-cash-management/">ePayables Convergence Part I: Cash Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of ePayables 2017: Collaboration is the Name of the Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 is part of an on-going series focused on&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/07/25/the-state-of-epayables-2017-collaboration-is-the-name-of-the-game/">The State of ePayables 2017: Collaboration is the Name of the Game</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of Accounts Payable 2017 (New Video)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/06/20/the-state-of-accounts-payable-2017-new-video/">The State of Accounts Payable 2017 (New Video)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For many Accounts Payable (“AP”) and finance leaders, there is a strong desire to take the department to the next level of performance. But AP departments that get stuck processing&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/06/06/aps-need-for-speed-in-invoice-and-exception-handling/">AP&#8217;s Need for Speed in Invoice and Exception Handling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AP’s Road Ahead: Automation &#038; Collaboration</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Accounts Payable (“AP”) function sits in a prime position to become a central hub of value, insights, and intelligence for the average enterprise. AP and finance professionals that either&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/06/01/aps-road-ahead-automation-collaboration/">AP’s Road Ahead: Automation &#038; Collaboration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>P2P Technology Round-Up &#8211; May 18, 2017</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 10:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s P2P Technology Round-Up returns today with another assortment of ePayables, B2B payment, and P2P solution-provider news and updates from the past month. If you are an AP or P2P&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/05/18/p2p-technology-round-up-may-18-2017/">P2P Technology Round-Up &#8211; May 18, 2017</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Three MORE Innovative Technologies Driving Procurement Agility</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 10:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It has been stated often in Ardent Partners research and webinars that “it is an exciting time to work in procurement.” [Sidebar: speaking of webinars… We have an exclusive event&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/05/10/three-more-innovative-technologies-driving-procurement-agility/">Three MORE Innovative Technologies Driving Procurement Agility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Six Strategies to Expand Commercial Card Programs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Leading organizations know that in order to maintain market share and market relevance, they must find strong trading partners with shared or aligned interests and develop a coalition of willing&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/05/08/six-strategies-to-expand-commercial-card-programs/">Six Strategies to Expand Commercial Card Programs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Will it Take to Get AP to the “Next Level” of Performance?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the past, the role of the AP operation focused primarily on data entry and manual activities. But that is changing &#8211; today, there is a great opportunity for AP&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/04/25/what-will-it-take-to-get-ap-to-the-next-level-of-performance/">What Will it Take to Get AP to the “Next Level” of Performance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>What is Blockchain for Procurement?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Blockchain, along with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cognitive technology, is one of the hottest buzzwords in the software and technology industry today, and its notoriety has spread to the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/04/24/what-is-blockchain-for-procurement/">What is Blockchain for Procurement?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>P2P Technology Round-Up &#8211; April 13, 2017</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners&#8217; annual State of ePayables 2017 survey is now live &#8211; P2P professionals are invited to participate in this annual study. Complete the survey and get the final report&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/04/13/p2p-technology-round-up-april-13-2017/">P2P Technology Round-Up &#8211; April 13, 2017</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Moving the Ball Forward: The Top Three Goals for AP in the Years Ahead</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Understanding the accounts payable (AP) department’s priorities can be an important first step in improving current AP operations and better aligning the function with core enterprise objectives. Figuring out the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/04/10/moving-the-ball-forward-the-top-three-goals-for-ap-in-the-years-ahead/">Moving the Ball Forward: The Top Three Goals for AP in the Years Ahead</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Top Three Priorities for AP Departments in the Year Ahead</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The accounts payable (AP) function as a whole is in the midst of an automation transformation. And slowly but surely, the perception of AP is slowly changing as well. It is&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/03/27/the-top-three-priorities-for-ap-departments-in-the-year-ahead/">The Top Three Priorities for AP Departments in the Year Ahead</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Ardent Partners ePayables Framework: An Overview</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2017/03/20/the-ardent-partners-epayables-framework-an-overview/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-ardent-partners-epayables-framework-an-overview</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The analyst team at Ardent Partners spends a lot of time discussing what we call the ePayables Framework. We discuss it at length in our market research studies. But maybe&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/03/20/the-ardent-partners-epayables-framework-an-overview/">The Ardent Partners ePayables Framework: An Overview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>P2P Technology Round-Up &#8211; March 16, 2017</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Oildex Announces New Supplier Success Program On February 22, Oildex, a leading provider of oil and gas accounting software, announced its new supplier success program. Effective April 1, Oildex will&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/03/16/p2p-technology-round-up-march-16-2017/">P2P Technology Round-Up &#8211; March 16, 2017</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AP Automation: How to Maximize the Value of Accounts Payable</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Publisher’s Note: Today’s article is a preview from our recent report, Maximizing the Value of Accounts Payable Through Automation and Intelligence, sponsored by Certify. Interested readers can download this report by&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/03/10/ap-automation-how-to-maximize-the-value-of-accounts-payable/">AP Automation: How to Maximize the Value of Accounts Payable</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the digital age, organizations as a whole and procurement departments in particular swim in data. It is everywhere, spread across an alphabet soup of internal and external systems –&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/03/07/how-source-to-settle-solutions-manage-and-leverage-big-data-einvoicing/">How Source-to-Settle Solutions Manage (and Leverage) Big Data – eInvoicing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>P2P Tech Round-Up &#8211; February 10, 2017</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Publisher’s Note: Last call to get our latest P2P research study available here (registration required). NvoicePay and Mastercard Integration will Speed Up Supplier Payments Process In January, Nvoicepay, the accounts payable&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/02/10/p2p-tech-round-up-february-10-2017/">P2P Tech Round-Up &#8211; February 10, 2017</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2016: From CFO to CEO: A Conversation with Louie Psallidas of Uno’s &#8211; Part I</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2017 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: This week on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2016 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.  Ardent Partners is&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2017/01/03/best-of-2016-from-cfo-to-ceo-a-conversation-with-louie-psallidas-of-unos-part-i/">Best of 2016: From CFO to CEO: A Conversation with Louie Psallidas of Uno’s &#8211; Part I</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ePayables Technology Outlook for 2017 (Part 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor&#8217;s Note: Join us next Tuesday, December 20th at 2 PM EST for a complimentary webinar where Ardent’s Chief Research Officer, Andrew Bartolini, will share our Outlook for AP technology&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/12/16/epayables-technology-outlook-for-2017-part-2/">ePayables Technology Outlook for 2017 (Part 2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up &#8211; December 6, 2016</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Basware Launches Catalog Management Service, Marketplace On November 29, Basware, the Finland-based provider of e-invoicing and purchase-to-pay (P2P) solutions, announced that it has launched Marketplace, a catalog management service on the Basware Network. Marketplace had already&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/12/06/technology-round-up-december-6-2016/">Technology Round-Up &#8211; December 6, 2016</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Black Friday &#8211; Ardent Partners&#8217; Style</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 11:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The staff at Ardent Partners has much to be grateful for this year. And so, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we&#8217;re making three of our latest research reports freely available&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/11/25/black-friday-ardent-partners-style/">Black Friday &#8211; Ardent Partners&#8217; Style</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I recently published the new 2016-2017 ePayables Technology and Innovation Outlook, which examines the AP automation market to provide readers with a “technology and innovation outlook” for 2016-2017 that will&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/11/17/aps-game-changing-technologies/">AP’s “Game Changing” Technologies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Out Now &#8211; The 2016-2017 ePayables Tech and Innovation Outlook Report!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor&#8217;s Note: Get your hands on Ardent Partners&#8217; latest and greatest ePayables report, the 2016-2017 ePayables Technology and Innovation Outlook, available for download here (registration required).  The drive for enhanced&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/11/07/out-now-the-2016-2017-epayables-tech-and-innovation-report/">Out Now &#8211; The 2016-2017 ePayables Tech and Innovation Outlook Report!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ePayables 2016: What are AP’s Process Improvement Priorities in 2016?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a sneak peek into the findings from Ardent Partners’ latest AP research report, “ePayables 2016: Eyes on Prize,” available for download here. CPO Rising will feature&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/07/29/epayables-2016-what-are-aps-process-improvement-priorities-in-2016/">ePayables 2016: What are AP’s Process Improvement Priorities in 2016?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Upcoming Webinar: How AP Departments Can Maximize ROI and Efficiencies in 2016</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>2016 has proven to be transformative for many accounts payable (“AP”) teams. AP departments have positioned themselves as strategic business partners that can increase efficiencies and make an impact on&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/07/19/upcoming-webinar-how-ap-departments-can-maximize-roi-and-efficiencies-in-2016/">Upcoming Webinar: How AP Departments Can Maximize ROI and Efficiencies in 2016</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>UPCOMING WEBINAR: Unlocking Cash with Supply Chain Finance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As businesses continue to eliminate manual- and paper-based processes from the front-end of the accounts payable (“AP”) function, attention has turned to streamlining and driving more value from the payment&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/06/16/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-cash-with-supply-chain-finance/">UPCOMING WEBINAR: Unlocking Cash with Supply Chain Finance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Five AP Metrics that Matter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Building a business case for accounts payable (“AP”) automation is a critical part of transforming the invoice management process. Without a detailed business case that can convince stakeholders to invest&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2016/06/14/five-ap-metrics-that-matter/">Five AP Metrics that Matter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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