Innovation Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/innovation/ Analyst-led research and intelligence for the procurement community. Sun, 11 May 2025 20:25:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cporising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPOR-Favicon-75x75.png Innovation Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/innovation/ 32 32 CPO Rising 2025: Navigating Global Uncertainty & Unlocking an AI-Driven Future https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 10:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54199 It has been my great honor to work with and research Chief Procurement Officers for so many years. Later this week, Ardent Partners will be publishing the 20th annual CPO…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/feed/ 2 Black Friday – Retail Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder https://cporising.com/2024/11/29/black-friday-retail-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-friday-retail-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:02:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53434 Attention Shoppers! The day after Thanksgiving in the US has long been known as Black Friday, the dark name for what is generally considered the biggest shopping day of the year…

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]]> Evolution Continues in Contract Management https://cporising.com/2024/11/22/evolution-continues-in-contract-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evolution-continues-in-contract-management Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53426 Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 5: Supplier Innovation and Development https://cporising.com/2024/10/07/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53282 Today, we are wrapping up our series on supplier management technology with an article on Supplier Innovation and Development (SI&D). This is an area with less attention from a technology-support…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: 8 Reasons Why a CPO Needs a Strong Strategic Sourcing Operation https://cporising.com/2024/09/13/cpo-rising-listicle-8-reasons-why-a-cpo-needs-a-strong-strategic-sourcing-operation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-8-reasons-why-a-cpo-needs-a-strong-strategic-sourcing-operation Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53211 Fridays (in 2024) 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Make AP Smarter with Six Recommendations https://cporising.com/2024/03/01/cpo-rising-listicle-make-ap-smarter-with-six-recommendations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-make-ap-smarter-with-six-recommendations Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:02:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49021 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…

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]]> Black Friday – Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder https://cporising.com/2023/11/24/black-friday-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-friday-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:02:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48584 Attention Shoppers! The day after Thanksgiving in the US has long been known as Black Friday, the dark name for what is generally considered the biggest shopping day of the year…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR — (Digital AP Innovation: Transforming Your Accounts Payable Department for Success) https://cporising.com/2023/09/28/new-webinar-digital-ap-innovation-transforming-your-accounts-payable-department-for-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-digital-ap-innovation-transforming-your-accounts-payable-department-for-success Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:02:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48403 Join Ardent Partners and Kofax on October 5th (11 AM ET) for a webcast on Digital AP Innovation: Transforming Your Accounts Payable Department for Success. The evolution of ePayables technologies,…

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]]> New Innovations Drive Contract Solutions https://cporising.com/2023/06/19/new-innovations-drive-contract-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-innovations-drive-contract-solutions Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:30:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47952 Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: How to Make AP Smarter https://cporising.com/2023/05/26/cpo-rising-listicle-how-to-make-ap-smarter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-how-to-make-ap-smarter Fri, 26 May 2023 10:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47842 Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Ahead of our annual State of ePayables report (this year’s subtitle is Paying the Way to a Smarter Future),…

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]]> Coupa Inspire at 10 https://cporising.com/2023/04/17/coupa-inspire-at-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coupa-inspire-at-10 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47620 Last week, thousands of procurement, supply chain, and finance professionals descended on Las Vegas for an event that has become as large and as important as any in the procurement…

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]]> Becoming a CPO in 2023: The One Constant is Change https://cporising.com/2023/01/23/becoming-a-cpo-in-2023-the-one-constant-is-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=becoming-a-cpo-in-2023-the-one-constant-is-change Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47118 It is 2023 and an interesting time to be working in procurement. Perhaps, more interesting than in any other era. This is true across all industries and regions of the…

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]]> Best of 2022: Procurement Rising Podcast – Ardent Partners’ CPO Spectacular https://cporising.com/2022/12/23/best-of-2022-procurement-rising-podcast-ardent-partners-cpo-spectacular/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2022-procurement-rising-podcast-ardent-partners-cpo-spectacular Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:00:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47039 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2022 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Black Friday Starts Today! https://cporising.com/2022/11/23/black-friday-starts-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-friday-starts-today Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46879 Attention Shoppers! The day after Thanksgiving in the US has long been known as Black Friday, the dark name for what is generally considered the biggest shopping day of the year…

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]]> How New or Improved Technologies Can Transform Procurement – P2P https://cporising.com/2022/11/11/how-new-or-improved-technologies-can-transform-procurement-p2p-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-new-or-improved-technologies-can-transform-procurement-p2p-2 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46873 As Chief Procurement Officers (“CPOs”) and procurement practitioners move into the year ahead, they have the need and the capability for advanced technology solutions to automate and link the source-to-settle process –…

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]]> Ivalua NOW 2022: We Are Stronger Together https://cporising.com/2022/05/11/ivalua-now-2022-we-are-stronger-together/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ivalua-now-2022-we-are-stronger-together Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46035 Leading supply management suite provider, Ivalua‘s annual user conference Ivalua Now returned as an in-person (but also virtual) conference in Washington, D.C.  last week and it was another stellar showing…

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]]> Ardent Announces New Roundtable Event for Procurement Execs. (6/14) https://cporising.com/2022/05/09/ardent-announces-new-roundtable-event-for-procurement-execs-6-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-announces-new-roundtable-event-for-procurement-execs-6-14 Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46038 Ardent Partners And The Future Of Work Exchange Invite Procurement Executives To Attend This Inaugural Future Of Work Event Ardent Partners’ 2022 research has shown that: 94% of all businesses…

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]]> The “Traditional” Impact of Contract Solutions https://cporising.com/2022/05/02/the-traditional-impact-of-contract-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-traditional-impact-of-contract-solutions Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46023 The Source-to-Pay process can be divided into two sub-process areas, what happens before and after a supplier contract is executed. Procurement departments can use contract management solutions to provide significant…

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]]> The State of ePayables 2022 Survey is Now Open https://cporising.com/2022/04/29/the-state-of-epayables-2022-survey-is-now-open/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-epayables-2022-survey-is-now-open Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46021 The 2022 State of ePayables Take the New Survey! Now more than ever, the AP function is proving just how crucial it is to maintaining business continuity and we would…

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]]> Procurement’s Key Value Drivers in the Financial Services Industry https://cporising.com/2022/04/25/procurements-key-value-drivers-in-the-financial-services-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurements-key-value-drivers-in-the-financial-services-industry Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:00:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46011 With heightened levels of regulation, competition, and risk, procurement departments in the financial services sector, by and large, are more heavily scrutinized and their performance, and that of their suppliers…

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]]> The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 2 https://cporising.com/2022/04/20/the-innovative-impact-of-contract-solutions-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-innovative-impact-of-contract-solutions-part-2 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45998 Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space…

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]]> The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 1 https://cporising.com/2022/04/15/the-innovative-impact-of-contract-solutions-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-innovative-impact-of-contract-solutions-part-1 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45993 Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space…

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]]> The Intersection of Data and Sourcing https://cporising.com/2022/03/25/the-intersection-of-data-and-sourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-intersection-of-data-and-sourcing Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:00:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45939 The Intersection of Data and Sourcing Prior to my time as an analyst, I was a strategic sourcing consultant, or more specifically, an eSourcing consultant, since I always used an…

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]]> Use Cases for Data and Intelligent Procurement https://cporising.com/2022/03/21/use-cases-for-data-and-intelligent-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=use-cases-for-data-and-intelligent-procurement Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45913 Ardent Partners’ 17th annual State of Procurement report — CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution — is coming soon and I want to thank the 350+ procurement leaders who’ve taken…

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]]> Procurement Experts on CPO Rising (Deploying Technology During a Pandemic) https://cporising.com/2022/03/09/procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-deploying-technology-during-a-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-deploying-technology-during-a-pandemic Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45850 On January 4, 2010, Ardent Partners launched CPO Rising as a new resource to procurement leaders around the world. The site tagline then (and now) was (and is) straight and to the…

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]]> Procurement Rising Podcast – Michael Hillman https://cporising.com/2022/02/27/procurement-rising-podcast-michael-hillman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-rising-podcast-michael-hillman Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:00:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45820 Today, Episode 303 of the Procurement Rising Podcast. In this podcast series, I interview Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well as technology and business experts working in procurement and supply…

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]]> Procurement Rising Podcast – Ardent Partners’ CPO Spectacular https://cporising.com/2022/02/13/procurement-rising-podcast-ardent-partners-cpo-spectacular/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-rising-podcast-ardent-partners-cpo-spectacular Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45718 Today, Episode 302 of the Procurement Rising Podcast. In this podcast series, I interview Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well as technology and business experts working in procurement and supply…

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]]> Procurement Experts on CPO Rising – The Procurement Diagnostic https://cporising.com/2022/02/02/procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-the-procurement-diagnostic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-the-procurement-diagnostic Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45639 Since January, 2020, our team has dedicated countless hours to bringing our best ideas and writing to the pages of CPO Rising. The site’s tagline, “The Site for Chief Procurement Officers and…

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]]> Procurement Rising Podcast – Jean-Michel Dos Remedios, Bel Brands https://cporising.com/2022/01/31/procurement-rising-podcast-jean-michel-dos-remedios-bel-brands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-rising-podcast-jean-michel-dos-remedios-bel-brands Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:37 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45627 Today, Episode 301 of the Procurement Rising Podcast. In this podcast series, I interview Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well as technology and business experts working in procurement and supply…

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]]> Three “Macro” Predictions for Procurement in 2030 https://cporising.com/2022/01/28/three-macro-predictions-for-procurement-in-2030/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-macro-predictions-for-procurement-in-2030 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:00:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45619 At the beginning of 2020, my team and I were prepared to launch a large series – “Procurement 2030” on CPO Rising – what procurement would look like in 10…

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]]> Procurement Experts on CPO Rising (A Modern Approach to Source-to-Pay) https://cporising.com/2022/01/26/procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-a-modern-approach-to-source-to-pay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-a-modern-approach-to-source-to-pay Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:00:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45605 On January 4, 2010, Ardent Partners launched CPO Rising as a new resource to procurement leaders around the world. The site tagline then (and now) was (and is) straight and…

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]]> The State of Procurement 2022 – TAKE THE NEW SURVEY! https://cporising.com/2022/01/19/the-state-of-procurement-2022-take-the-new-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-procurement-2022-take-the-new-survey Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45587 CPO Rising 2022: In Data We Trust Take the New Survey!! In 2022, more procurement departments than ever before are mining new insights and impacting performance with the use of…

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]]> Best of 2021: Procurement and the CPO as Trusted Advisor https://cporising.com/2022/01/13/best-of-2021-procurement-and-the-cpo-as-trusted-advisor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2021-procurement-and-the-cpo-as-trusted-advisor Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45567 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2021 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Best of 2021: Procurement Rising Podcast – Jacob Larsen, Maersk Group & Published Author https://cporising.com/2021/12/22/best-of-2021-procurement-rising-podcast-jacob-larsen-maersk-group-published-author/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2021-procurement-rising-podcast-jacob-larsen-maersk-group-published-author Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45489 Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we are going to re-publish episodes from our “Procurement Rising” podcast series. In this podcast series, I interview Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement…

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]]> Best of 2021: Procurement Rising Podcast – Alejandro Gusis, Univar Solutions https://cporising.com/2021/12/21/best-of-procurement-rising-podcast-alejandro-gusis-univar-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-procurement-rising-podcast-alejandro-gusis-univar-solutions Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:00:19 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45483 Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we are going to re-publish episodes from our “Procurement Rising” podcast series. In this podcast series, I interview Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement…

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]]> Procurement Rising Podcast – Brian Roche, Westfield Insurance https://cporising.com/2021/12/20/procurement-rising-podcast-brian-roche-westfield-insurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-rising-podcast-brian-roche-westfield-insurance Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45474 Today, Episode 205 of the Procurement Rising Podcast. In this podcast series, I interview Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well as technology and business experts working in procurement and supply…

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]]> Procurement Rising Podcast – Sean Park, Splunk https://cporising.com/2021/12/06/procurement-rising-podcast-sean-park-splunk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-rising-podcast-sean-park-splunk Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45447 Today, Episode 204 of the Procurement Rising Podcast. In this podcast series, I interview Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well as technology and business experts working in procurement and supply…

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]]> Announcing The CPO Honors 2021 Award Winners https://cporising.com/2021/11/16/announcing-the-cpo-honors-2021-award-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-the-cpo-honors-2021-award-winners Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:30:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45394 With more than 230 nominations submitted and evaluated, I am very pleased to announce the finalists for The CPO Honors 2021 Awards, held on November 16th. The CPO Honors winners…

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]]> CPO Honors 2021 – Finalists in Focus (The Leadership Award aka CPO of the Year) https://cporising.com/2021/11/16/cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-the-leadership-award-aka-cpo-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-the-leadership-award-aka-cpo-of-the-year Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45386 The 6th annual CPO Honors Awards are today and it is an exciting time for everyone at Ardent Partners! Last week, we announced the complete list of finalists across the seven distinct awards. As…

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]]> CPO Honors 2021 – Finalists in Focus (Innovative Solution Award) https://cporising.com/2021/11/15/cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-innovative-solution-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-innovative-solution-award Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:00:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45375 The 6th annual CPO Honors Awards are exactly 24 hours away and it is an exciting time for everyone at Ardent Partners! Last Tuesday, we announced the complete list of finalists across the seven…

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]]> CPO Honors 2021 – Finalists in Focus (Best Team Performance Award) https://cporising.com/2021/11/15/cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-best-team-performance-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-best-team-performance-award Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:00:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45371 The 6th annual CPO Honors Awards are tomorrow and it is an exciting time for everyone at Ardent Partners! On Tuesday, we announced the complete list of finalists across the seven distinct awards. As…

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]]> CPO Honors 2021 – Finalists in Focus (Best Technology Partnership Award) https://cporising.com/2021/11/15/cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-technology-partnership-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-technology-partnership-award Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45364 The 6th annual CPO Honors Awards are tomorrow and it is an exciting time for everyone at Ardent Partners! On Tuesday, we announced the complete list of finalists across the seven distinct awards. As…

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]]> CPO Honors 2021 – Finalists in Focus (Future of Work Visionary) https://cporising.com/2021/11/14/cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-future-of-work-visionary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-future-of-work-visionary Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45350 The 6th annual CPO Honors Awards are just two days away and it is an exciting time for everyone at Ardent Partners! On Tuesday, we announced the complete list of finalists across the seven…

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]]> CPO Honors 2021 – Finalists in Focus (Technology Excellence) https://cporising.com/2021/11/11/cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-technology-excellence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-technology-excellence Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45325 The 6th annual CPO Honors Awards are less than 1 week away and it is an exciting time for everyone at Ardent Partners! On Tuesday, we announced the complete list of finalists across the…

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]]> CPO Honors 2021 – Finalists in Focus (Innovation Award) https://cporising.com/2021/11/10/cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-innovation-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-honors-2021-finalists-in-focus-innovation-award Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:00:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45308 The 6th annual CPO Honors Awards are less than 1 week away and it is an exciting time for everyone at Ardent Partners! Yesterday we announced the complete list of finalists across the…

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]]> Announcing The CPO Honors 2021 Finalists https://cporising.com/2021/11/09/announcing-the-cpo-honors-2021-finalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-the-cpo-honors-2021-finalists Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45291 With more than 230 nominations submitted and evaluated, I am very pleased to announce the finalists for The CPO Honors 2020 Awards, to be held on November 16th at 2…

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]]> Two Great Online Events – Ardent’s “CPO Spectacular” Webinars https://cporising.com/2021/11/05/two-great-online-events-ardents-cpo-spectacular-webinars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-great-online-events-ardents-cpo-spectacular-webinars Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:00:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45283 Ardent’s Monthly Webinar Series The CPO SPECTACULAR Webinars Ardent Partners is pleased to present two great webinars that focus on the future of procurement. This mini webinar series is targeted…

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]]> The Six Keys to Selecting the Right Technology (New Webinar) https://cporising.com/2021/10/29/the-six-keys-to-selecting-the-right-technology-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-six-keys-to-selecting-the-right-technology-new-webinar Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45263 For most Chief Procurement Officers and their teams in 2021, technology has become a powerful enabler of the sustainable efficiencies and strategic value that can transform operations and improve performance.…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 606: A Conversation with Cesar Jimenez, CEO of myBasePay https://cporising.com/2021/09/15/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-606-a-conversation-with-cesar-jimenez-ceo-of-mybasepay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-606-a-conversation-with-cesar-jimenez-ceo-of-mybasepay Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45119 Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a conversation with Cesar Jimenez, CEO of myBasePay. Cesar and I discuss the impact…

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]]> Now Accepting Nominations for CPO Honors 2021 https://cporising.com/2021/09/14/now-accepting-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=now-accepting-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2021 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45095 Ardent Partners is excited to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the sixth-annual CPO Honors The sixth annual CPO Honors Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the procurement…

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]]> Becoming a CPO: The One Constant is Change https://cporising.com/2021/08/26/becoming-a-cpo-the-one-constant-is-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=becoming-a-cpo-the-one-constant-is-change Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:00:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45014 It is an interesting time to be working in procurement; perhaps, more interesting than in any other era. This is true across all industries and regions of the world. Business…

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]]> FOWX Alert: PRO Unlimited Continues Aggressive Technology Transformation, Acquires Workforce Logiq https://cporising.com/2021/08/24/fowx-alert-pro-unlimited-continues-aggressive-technology-transformation-acquires-workforce-logiq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fowx-alert-pro-unlimited-continues-aggressive-technology-transformation-acquires-workforce-logiq Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45008 [Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Ardent’s “Future of Work Exchange” website. A “FOWX Alert” – The Exchange’s coverage and analysis of the Future of Work industry’s most important…

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]]> Flashback Friday: How New or Improved Technologies Can Transform Procurement – P2P https://cporising.com/2021/08/20/flashback-friday-how-new-or-improved-technologies-can-transform-procurement-p2p/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flashback-friday-how-new-or-improved-technologies-can-transform-procurement-p2p Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44998 [Editor’s Note: We continue our “Flashback” series with a look at how improved technologies can transform procurement] As Chief Procurement Officers (“CPOs”) and procurement practitioners move into the year ahead,…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 603: “Hot Vax Summer” Meets the Delta Variant https://cporising.com/2021/08/05/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-603-hot-vax-summer-meets-the-delta-variant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-603-hot-vax-summer-meets-the-delta-variant Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44934 An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, highlights how summer reopenings and return-to-office plans are currently being derailed by the Delta variant…

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]]> Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Nick Sprau, Co-CEO at Metafile https://cporising.com/2021/06/22/ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-nick-sprau-co-ceo-at-metafile-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-fintech-influencer-series-nick-sprau-co-ceo-at-metafile-2 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:00:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44774 Ardent’s FinTech Influencer Series highlights innovative voices in the world of ePayables  automation. This series is the go-to spot for progressive thoughts on how technology, transformational thinking, and revolutionary ideas are changing…

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]]> Prosperity in the Future of Work: Interview with Sunil Bagai, CEO of Prosperix https://cporising.com/2021/06/10/prosperity-in-the-future-of-work-interview-with-sunil-bagai-ceo-of-prosperix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prosperity-in-the-future-of-work-interview-with-sunil-bagai-ceo-of-prosperix Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44713 The Future of Work is founded on change, whether that change is natural evolution or innovative progression. The world of talent and work has been changing at a rapid clip…

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]]> Procurement and the CPO as Trusted Advisor https://cporising.com/2021/05/10/procurement-and-the-cpo-as-trusted-advisor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-and-the-cpo-as-trusted-advisor Mon, 10 May 2021 10:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44474 The business world is forcing its executives, like the Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”), to adapt to changing market conditions, customer demands, and technology innovations in order to drive greater value.…

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]]> Announcing CPO Rising 2K21 Livestream Event https://cporising.com/2021/04/30/announcing-cpo-rising-2k21-livestream-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-cpo-rising-2k21-livestream-event Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44411 CPO Rising 2K21 Livestream Register to watch Ardent Partners and special guests present ideas, strategies, and insights that can help CPOs and other procurement leaders navigate their teams through these…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 532: “Transformation” as a Continued Future of Work Theme for 2021 https://cporising.com/2021/04/28/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-532-transformation-as-a-continued-future-of-work-theme-for-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-532-transformation-as-a-continued-future-of-work-theme-for-2021 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:00:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44380 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion around why “transformation” will be a continued theme throughout 2021 as businesses continue to inch closer to…

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]]> Earth Day 2021 – How AP Can Make a Positive Impact https://cporising.com/2021/04/28/earth-day-2021-how-ap-can-make-a-positive-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=earth-day-2021-how-ap-can-make-a-positive-impact Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44374 Before we get down to serious business, I thought I would start off with a fun fact about Earth Day: Why is Earth Day Celebrated on April 22nd? The April…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps – Step Four: Knowledge Management https://cporising.com/2021/04/23/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-four-knowledge-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-four-knowledge-management Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44343 Procurement transformation has become a familiar topic here on CPO Rising, particularly over the past couple of years when it has become increasingly clear that what got procurement departments where…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps: Step Three – Technology https://cporising.com/2021/04/16/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-three-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-three-technology Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44289 Procurement transformation has become a familiar topic here on CPO Rising, particularly over the past couple of years when it has become increasingly clear that what got procurement departments where…

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]]> NEW SURVEY: The State of ePayables 2021 https://cporising.com/2021/04/14/new-survey-the-state-of-epayables-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-survey-the-state-of-epayables-2021 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44282 Ardent Partner’s 2021 State of ePayables Survey is Now Open All Respondents Will Receive the Study When it Publishes (click here) Ardent Partners is pleased to announce that the survey…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 531: The Transformation of Talent and Work https://cporising.com/2021/04/14/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-531-the-transformation-of-talent-and-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-531-the-transformation-of-talent-and-work Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:30:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44278 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode features a discussion around the major shifts within the world of talent and work, including adapting to a remote work environment, an increased…

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]]> Join us for the 2021 State of Procurement Address (Webinar)! https://cporising.com/2021/04/12/join-us-for-the-2021-state-of-procurement-address-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-us-for-the-2021-state-of-procurement-address-webinar Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44263 Ardent’s 2021 “State of Procurement” Webinar (click to register!) is our annual look into the procurement function, analyzing the current capabilities in the areas of people, process, and technology. We also…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 527: A Conversation with Maria Luoni, President of RightSourcing https://cporising.com/2021/03/03/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-527-a-conversation-with-maria-luoni-president-of-rightsourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-527-a-conversation-with-maria-luoni-president-of-rightsourcing Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44027 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Maria Luoni, President of RightSourcing. Maria and I chat about the evolving world of work, the…

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]]> Evolution, Agility, and the Extended Workforce: A Conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline https://cporising.com/2021/03/02/evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline https://cporising.com/2021/03/02/evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44006 I’m thrilled to welcome Beeline CEO Doug Leeby for an exclusive Q&A session today on CPO Rising. Doug and I chat about the platform’s big news, the evolution of the…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2021/03/02/evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline/feed/ 1 Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 526: A Conversation with Marc Husain, Managing Director at VectorVMS https://cporising.com/2021/02/24/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-526-a-conversation-with-marc-husain-managing-director-at-vectorvms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-526-a-conversation-with-marc-husain-managing-director-at-vectorvms Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43930 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features the return of Marc Husain, Managing Director at VectorVMS, to the podcast. Marc and I chat about the reality…

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]]> A Practical Guide to E-auctions for Procurement – Book published today! https://cporising.com/2021/02/23/a-practical-guide-to-e-auctions-for-procurement-book-published-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-practical-guide-to-e-auctions-for-procurement-book-published-today Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43909 Publisher’s Note: Today’s article is a guest publication from Jacob Larsen, Director of Digital Procurement at Maersk Group, renowned procurement technologist and eAuctions expert. Jacob is also a longtime friend…

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]]> Procurement Rising Podcast – Jacob Larsen, Maersk Group & Published Author https://cporising.com/2021/02/18/procurement-rising-jacob-larsen-maersk-group-published-author/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-rising-jacob-larsen-maersk-group-published-author Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43874 Today, Episode 102 of our new Procurement Rising Podcast In this podcast, I will be interviewing Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well as technology and business experts working in…

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]]> Introducing The “Procurement Rising” Podcast – Alejandro Gusis, Univar Solutions https://cporising.com/2021/02/11/introducing-the-procurement-rising-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-the-procurement-rising-podcast Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43819 I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Ardent Partners’ newest asset: The Procurement Rising Podcast! In this podcast, I will be interviewing Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well…

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]]> Overcoming the Challenges Facing Accounts Payable https://cporising.com/2021/02/03/overcoming-the-challenges-facing-accounts-payable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overcoming-the-challenges-facing-accounts-payable Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43718 Shannon Adler, inspirational author, once said “If you don’t believe the impossible can happen, then you are right.” The AP team faces several key obstacles on the road to achieving…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 523: What Does 2021 Hold for the Future of Work? https://cporising.com/2021/01/27/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work https://cporising.com/2021/01/27/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43670 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion on what’s in store for 2021 through the lens of the Future of Work movement. What lessons…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2021/01/27/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work/feed/ 1 NEW SURVEY: The State of Procurement 2021 https://cporising.com/2021/01/25/new-survey-the-state-of-procurement-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-survey-the-state-of-procurement-2021 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43639 Ardent Partners is pleased to announce that the survey for our annual “State of Procurement and the CPO” report is now open. If you have 15 minutes to spare today or later…

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]]> Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Digitization) https://cporising.com/2021/01/22/best-of-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-digitization/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-digitization Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43633 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…

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]]> Best of 2020: Why CPOs Could Drive the Next Round of M&A Activity https://cporising.com/2021/01/13/best-of-2020-why-cpos-could-drive-the-next-round-of-ma-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2020-why-cpos-could-drive-the-next-round-of-ma-activity Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43586 [Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.]…

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]]> Best of 2020: Overcoming Traditional Challenges in AP Will Result in Modern Success https://cporising.com/2021/01/12/best-of-2020-overcoming-traditional-challenges-in-ap-will-result-in-modern-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2020-overcoming-traditional-challenges-in-ap-will-result-in-modern-success Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43581 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Best of 2020: Three Strategies for Success in the Age of Intelligence https://cporising.com/2021/01/11/best-of-2020-three-strategies-for-success-in-the-age-of-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2020-three-strategies-for-success-in-the-age-of-intelligence Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43575 [Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising we are publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year…

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]]> Best of 2020: The Key Criteria for Supply Management Solution Selection https://cporising.com/2020/12/28/best-of-2020-the-key-criteria-for-supply-management-solution-selection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2020-the-key-criteria-for-supply-management-solution-selection Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:00:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43533 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2020 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Future of Work Influencer Series: Kevin Akeroyd, CEO, PRO Unlimited https://cporising.com/2020/12/18/future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited https://cporising.com/2020/12/18/future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43465 Back in October, I had the opportunity to sit down with new PRO Unlimited CEO Kevin Akeroyd on the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast to discuss his outlook for the contingent…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2020/12/18/future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited/feed/ 1 Defining Procurement-led Innovation https://cporising.com/2020/12/11/defining-procurement-led-innovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defining-procurement-led-innovation Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43437 Innovation is such a wonderfully powerful word and such a wonderfully broad concept. Innovation can be complex; but, it can also be simple. Some innovations are market-driven while others are…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 520: 2020 Year-In-Review with Jen Torney (VP of Client Engagement at TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline) https://cporising.com/2020/12/09/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-520-2020-year-in-review-with-jen-torney-vp-of-client-engagement-at-tapfin-and-brian-hoffmeyer-svp-of-market-strategies-at-beeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-520-2020-year-in-review-with-jen-torney-vp-of-client-engagement-at-tapfin-and-brian-hoffmeyer-svp-of-market-strategies-at-beeline Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43419 This week’s special “2020 Year-in-Review” episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast highlights some of the hottest topics across the worlds of contingent workforce management, staffing, technology and innovation, and,…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: Artificial Intelligence: Making the Procurement World Smarter https://cporising.com/2020/12/03/throwback-thursday-artificial-intelligence-making-the-procurement-world-smarter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-artificial-intelligence-making-the-procurement-world-smarter Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43381 [Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on artificial intelligence in the world of procurement.] If procurement 4.0 technologies are making the world…

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]]> Black Friday – Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder https://cporising.com/2020/11/27/black-friday-2019-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-friday-2019-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder-2 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:00:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43341 [Author’s note: Today’s article is a throwback to a more normal year and holiday season –> 2019.] Attention Shoppers! The day after Thanksgiving in the US has long been known…

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]]> Ardent Analysis: Coupa Buys LLamasoft, Expands Supply Chain Capabilities, and Launches Itself Further into the Age of Intelligence https://cporising.com/2020/11/24/ardent-analysis-coupa-buys-llamasoft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-analysis-coupa-buys-llamasoft Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43229 Earlier this month, Coupa Software, one of the largest players in the procurement and supply management space announced that it has acquired LLamasoft, a leader in AI-powered supply chain design…

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]]> Congratulating the CPO Honors 2020 Winners https://cporising.com/2020/11/19/congratulating-the-cpo-honors-2020-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=congratulating-the-cpo-honors-2020-winners Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43260 On Tuesday, Ardent Partners presented awards for outstanding performance and execution in the last year – “The CPO Honors” – to a variety of top performers, including Chief Procurement Officers…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 518: Why Promising Vaccine News Should Prompt Deeper Workforce Planning https://cporising.com/2020/11/18/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning https://cporising.com/2020/11/18/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43263 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion regarding the early and promising news of in-progress COVID-19 vaccines and how it impacts 2021 workforce planning. As businesses begin…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2020/11/18/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning/feed/ 1 CPO Rising – 20/20 Vision (Session 2) https://cporising.com/2020/11/17/cpo-rising-20-20-vision-session-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-20-20-vision-session-2 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:00:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43245 The post CPO Rising – 20/20 Vision (Session 2) appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

]]> The CPO Honors 2020 Ceremony (Nov 17th @ 11 am ET) https://cporising.com/2020/11/13/the-cpo-honors-2020-ceremony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cpo-honors-2020-ceremony Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:00:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43224 Readers and friends alike, you are cordially invited to attend the Fifth Annual CPO Honors Ceremony which will be held next Tuesday November 17th at 11:00 am ET. The CPO Honors Ceremony is an…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 517: Why the Agile Workforce Should Be a Priority for 2021 https://cporising.com/2020/11/04/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-517-why-the-agile-workforce-should-be-a-priority-for-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-517-why-the-agile-workforce-should-be-a-priority-for-2021 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:00:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43163 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion regarding the criticality of the agile workforce in 2021. We chat about the value of direct sourcing and talent pools…

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]]> Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Reflections on Anytime Anywhere Education Session https://cporising.com/2020/10/28/ardents-2k20-series-reflections-on-anytime-anywhere-education-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-reflections-on-anytime-anywhere-education-session Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43113 Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle…

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]]> Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Agile Sourcing via Intelligent Automation Session https://cporising.com/2020/10/19/ardents-2k20-series-agile-sourcing-via-intelligent-automation-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-agile-sourcing-via-intelligent-automation-session Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43037 Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle…

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]]> Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Top Strategies for Leading a Resilient Procurement Organization Session https://cporising.com/2020/10/12/ardents-2k20-series-top-strategies-for-leading-a-resilient-procurement-organization-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-top-strategies-for-leading-a-resilient-procurement-organization-session Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:19 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42997 Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle…

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]]> Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – CPO Playbook: Leveraging Your Network To Ensure Supply Session https://cporising.com/2020/10/05/ardents-2k20-series-cpo-playbook-leveraging-your-network-to-ensure-supply-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-cpo-playbook-leveraging-your-network-to-ensure-supply-session Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42952 Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle…

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]]> Sourcing Smarter to Accelerate Procurement’s Impact (New Webinar) https://cporising.com/2020/09/28/sourcing-smarter-to-accelerate-procurements-impact-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sourcing-smarter-to-accelerate-procurements-impact-new-webinar Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42908 [Editor’s Note: Join Ardent Partners on October 1st at 2 PM ET for the Sourcing Smarter: Accelerating Procurement’s Impact webinar, sponsored by Scout RFP.] In the last six months, procurement…

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]]> Countdown to the CPO Honors 2020 Ceremony… https://cporising.com/2020/09/25/countdown-to-the-cpo-honors-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=countdown-to-the-cpo-honors-2020 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42900 Today’s article is a friendly reminder that there are only three weeks left to nominate your favorite CPOs, procurement leaders and teams for their performance. On November 17th, Ardent Partners…

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]]> Becoming Data-Driven in Accounts Payable https://cporising.com/2020/09/23/becoming-data-driven-in-accounts-payable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=becoming-data-driven-in-accounts-payable Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42875 Due to the rise of business process automation tools, cloud-based applications, mobile solutions, and connected devices permeating the modern business environment, more data is being created each year than ever…

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]]> Overcoming Traditional Challenges in AP Will Result in Modern Success https://cporising.com/2020/09/17/overcoming-traditional-challenges-in-ap-will-result-in-modern-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overcoming-traditional-challenges-in-ap-will-result-in-modern-success Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:00:42 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42829 [Editor’s Note: Download Ardent’s State of ePayables 2020 market research report to get all of the information and more described in this article. Click here to download.] Every business function…

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]]> 20 for 2020: Key Providers in the 2020s – Utmost https://cporising.com/2020/09/15/20-for-2020-key-providers-in-the-2020s-utmost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-key-providers-in-the-2020s-utmost Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42834 Earlier this year, we initiated the first of our planned 20 for 2020 series’ as an echo to the 10 for 2010 series that we used to launch this site. That first 2020 series…

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]]> CPO News — September 9, 2020 https://cporising.com/2020/09/09/cpo-news-september-9-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-news-september-9-2020 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:00:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42802 Welcome to the (end of) Summer edition of CPO News! Over the past couple months there have been some higher-profile appointments and promotions that occurred in the procurement world, and…

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