Lists Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/lists/ Analyst-led research and intelligence for the procurement community. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:06:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cporising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPOR-Favicon-75x75.png Lists Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/lists/ 32 32 CPO Rising Listicle: Cost of Capital Makes Procurement Valuable to the CFO in 5 Ways https://cporising.com/2025/04/11/cpo-rising-listicle-cost-of-capital-makes-procurement-valuable-to-the-cfo-in-5-ways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-cost-of-capital-makes-procurement-valuable-to-the-cfo-in-5-ways Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:02:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54117 Fridays (in 2025) 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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]]> Memory Lane – The CPO Rising Tournament 2012 https://cporising.com/2025/03/31/memory-lane-the-cpo-rising-tournament-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memory-lane-the-cpo-rising-tournament-2012 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54086 The Ardent team is hard at work on our 20th annual CPO Rising – State of Procurement report (register for the April 29 webinar here?). But while analyst travel season…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 3 https://cporising.com/2025/03/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:02:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53740 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing 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 teams…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 2 https://cporising.com/2025/02/21/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-2 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:02:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53706 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing 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 teams…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 1 https://cporising.com/2025/02/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-1 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53674 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing 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 teams improve…

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]]> Best of 2024: CPO Rising Listicle: Open Your Mind to New Technology (5 Reasons) https://cporising.com/2025/01/17/best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53580 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. Fridays means that…

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]]> Best of 2024: CPO Rising Listicle: Battle Inflation with Five Smart Strategies https://cporising.com/2025/01/03/best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-battle-inflation-with-five-smart-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-battle-inflation-with-five-smart-strategies Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:02:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53532 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. Fridays means that…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Replacing an Incumbent Supplier? Here are Six Considerations https://cporising.com/2024/10/18/cpo-rising-listicle-replacing-an-incumbent-supplier-here-are-six-considerations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-replacing-an-incumbent-supplier-here-are-six-considerations Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:02:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53324 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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]]> Does Your Path Lead to a Fractional CPO? https://cporising.com/2024/10/11/does-your-path-lead-to-a-fractional-cpo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-your-path-lead-to-a-fractional-cpo Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:02:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53306 It has been stated many times on Ardent Partners’ The Future of Work Exchange and CPO Rising websites how procurement plays a significant role in the Future of Work paradigm.…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing https://cporising.com/2024/09/20/cpo-rising-listicle-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:02:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53237 Ardent Partners believes that there are “four pillars” that should serve as the foundation for any strategic sourcing program. These are the primary sub-process areas that drive all sourcing activity…

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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: Achieve Best-in-Class Vendor Management Performance with Six Strategies https://cporising.com/2024/09/06/cpo-rising-listicle-achieve-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance-with-six-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-achieve-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance-with-six-strategies Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:02:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53188 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: CPO Strategies to Train and Retain Staff — Part Two https://cporising.com/2024/08/23/cpo-rising-listicle-cpo-strategies-to-train-and-retain-staff-part-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-cpo-strategies-to-train-and-retain-staff-part-two Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53140 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 procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Recognize Accounts Payable Excellence in 7 Ways (AP Honors!!!) https://cporising.com/2024/08/16/cpo-rising-listicle-recognize-accounts-payable-excellence-in-7-ways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-recognize-accounts-payable-excellence-in-7-ways Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:02:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53106 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: Every CPO Is Facing Three BIG Questions https://cporising.com/2024/08/09/cpo-rising-listicle-every-cpo-is-facing-three-big-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-every-cpo-is-facing-three-big-questions Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:02:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53067 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: Open Your Mind to New Technology (5 Reasons) https://cporising.com/2024/07/05/cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49468 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 procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Battle Inflation with Five Smart Strategies https://cporising.com/2024/05/03/cpo-rising-listicle-battle-inflation-with-five-smart-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-battle-inflation-with-five-smart-strategies Fri, 03 May 2024 10:02:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49291 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 procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Best-in-Class CPOs Have 5 Key Characteristics https://cporising.com/2024/04/26/cpo-rising-listicle-best-in-class-cpos-have-5-key-characteristics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-best-in-class-cpos-have-5-key-characteristics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:02:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49253 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 procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Procurement AI in Action, Part 3 https://cporising.com/2024/04/19/cpo-rising-listicle-procurement-ai-in-action-part-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-procurement-ai-in-action-part-3 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49186 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing 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 teams…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Procurement AI in Action, Part 1 https://cporising.com/2024/04/05/cpo-rising-listicle-procurement-ai-in-action-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-procurement-ai-in-action-part-1 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:02:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=49129 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing 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 teams improve…

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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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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Every CPO Faces 3 BIG Questions https://cporising.com/2024/02/09/cpo-rising-listicle-every-cpo-faces-3-big-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-every-cpo-faces-3-big-questions Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:02:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48919 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 procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Train and Retain Staff with Four More Great Strategies for CPOs https://cporising.com/2024/02/02/cpo-rising-listicle-train-and-retain-staff-with-four-more-great-strategies-for-cpos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-train-and-retain-staff-with-four-more-great-strategies-for-cpos Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:02:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48887 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 procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Part One — Hire and Retain Top Talent with Four Strategies https://cporising.com/2024/01/26/cpo-rising-listicle-part-one-hire-and-retain-top-talent-with-four-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-part-one-hire-and-retain-top-talent-with-four-strategies Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48851 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 procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Procurement Haiku (2024) https://cporising.com/2024/01/19/cpo-rising-listicle-procurement-haiku-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-procurement-haiku-2024 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48793 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 recommendation designed to…

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]]> Best of 2023: CPO Rising Listicle — Six Things to Help Prepare for a Supplier Negotiation https://cporising.com/2024/01/12/best-of-2023-cpo-rising-listicle-six-things-to-help-prepare-for-a-supplier-negotiation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2023-cpo-rising-listicle-six-things-to-help-prepare-for-a-supplier-negotiation Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:02:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48739       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…

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]]> Best of 2023: CPO Rising Listicle — Six Recommendations to Mitigate Supplier Risk https://cporising.com/2023/12/22/best-of-2023-cpo-rising-listicle-six-recommendations-to-mitigate-supplier-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2023-cpo-rising-listicle-six-recommendations-to-mitigate-supplier-risk Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:02:52 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48724   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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Seven Factors for a Successful Procurement Transformation https://cporising.com/2023/12/15/cpo-rising-listicle-seven-factors-for-a-successful-procurement-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-seven-factors-for-a-successful-procurement-transformation Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48716 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: 10 Ways CPO Rising Brings Engagement and Education to Readers https://cporising.com/2023/12/01/cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-brings-engagement-and-education-to-readers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-brings-engagement-and-education-to-readers Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:50:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48647 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…

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]]> The Importance of Visibility to CPOs in 2024 https://cporising.com/2023/11/10/the-importance-of-visibility-to-cpos-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-importance-of-visibility-to-cpos-in-2024 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:08:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48558 With 2024 around the corner, now is a good time for chief procurement officers to take stock of strategic imperatives for the year ahead — namely, spend visibility. Big data…

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]]> Do You Need a Fractional CPO? https://cporising.com/2023/10/27/cpo-rising-listicle-do-you-need-a-fractional-cpo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-do-you-need-a-fractional-cpo https://cporising.com/2023/10/27/cpo-rising-listicle-do-you-need-a-fractional-cpo/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:02:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48515 It has been stated many times on Ardent Partners’ The Future of Work Exchange and CPO Rising websites how procurement plays a significant role in the Future of Work paradigm.…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2023/10/27/cpo-rising-listicle-do-you-need-a-fractional-cpo/feed/ 1 CPO Rising Listicle: The Three BIG Questions Facing Every CPO https://cporising.com/2023/10/20/cpo-rising-listicle-the-three-big-questions-facing-every-cpo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-the-three-big-questions-facing-every-cpo Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:02:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48486 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Six Ways to Ensure a Smooth Transition to a New Supplier https://cporising.com/2023/10/13/cpo-rising-listicle-six-ways-to-ensure-a-smooth-transition-to-a-new-supplier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-six-ways-to-ensure-a-smooth-transition-to-a-new-supplier Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48472 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Seven Ways to Recognize Accounts Payable Excellence https://cporising.com/2023/09/29/cpo-rising-listicle-seven-ways-to-recognize-accounts-payable-excellence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-seven-ways-to-recognize-accounts-payable-excellence Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48412 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: 10 Ways CPO Rising Engages Readers https://cporising.com/2023/09/08/cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-engages-readers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-10-ways-cpo-rising-engages-readers Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48338 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: 5 Key Characteristics of a Best-in-Class CPO https://cporising.com/2023/08/11/cpo-rising-listicle-5-key-characteristics-of-a-best-in-class-cpo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-5-key-characteristics-of-a-best-in-class-cpo Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48234 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Curb Inflation with Five Strategies https://cporising.com/2023/08/04/cpo-rising-listicle-curb-inflation-with-five-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-curb-inflation-with-five-strategies Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48202 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Six Considerations When Replacing an Incumbent Supplier https://cporising.com/2023/07/28/cpo-rising-listicle-six-considerations-when-replacing-an-incumbent-supplier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-six-considerations-when-replacing-an-incumbent-supplier Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:02:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48168 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Nine Ways to Gain Company Software Adoption https://cporising.com/2023/07/21/cpo-rising-listicle-nine-ways-to-gain-company-software-adoption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-nine-ways-to-gain-company-software-adoption Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48135 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Four More Great Strategies for CPOs to Train and Retain Staff https://cporising.com/2023/07/14/cpo-rising-listicle-four-more-great-strategies-for-cpos-to-train-and-retain-staff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-four-more-great-strategies-for-cpos-to-train-and-retain-staff Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:02:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48049 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Four CPO Strategies to Hire and Retain Top Talent https://cporising.com/2023/07/07/cpo-rising-listicle-four-cpo-strategies-to-hire-and-retain-top-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-four-cpo-strategies-to-hire-and-retain-top-talent Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:02:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48027 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Six Risk Mitigation Recommendations https://cporising.com/2023/06/16/cpo-rising-listicle-six-risk-mitigation-recommendations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-six-risk-mitigation-recommendations Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:02:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47948 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Five Reasons to Attend the CPO Rising Executive Roundtable https://cporising.com/2023/06/02/cpo-rising-listicle-five-reasons-to-attend-the-cpo-rising-executive-roundtable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-five-reasons-to-attend-the-cpo-rising-executive-roundtable Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47884 Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Procurement professionals have many compelling reasons to attend the Ardent Partners and CPO Rising Executive Roundtable Event at the…

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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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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Five Ways a Higher Cost of Capital Makes Procurement More Valuable to the CFO https://cporising.com/2023/05/05/cpo-rising-listicle-five-ways-a-higher-cost-of-capital-makes-procurement-more-valuable-to-the-cfo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-five-ways-a-higher-cost-of-capital-makes-procurement-more-valuable-to-the-cfo Fri, 05 May 2023 10:02:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47711 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Five CPO Strategies to Help Manage Uncertainty https://cporising.com/2023/04/28/cpo-rising-listicle-five-cpo-strategies-to-help-manage-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-five-cpo-strategies-to-help-manage-uncertainty Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47666 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Ten Things that Readers of CPO Rising Can Gain https://cporising.com/2023/04/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ten-things-that-readers-of-cpo-rising-can-gain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ten-things-that-readers-of-cpo-rising-can-gain Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47486 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Seven Success Factors for a Procurement Transformation https://cporising.com/2023/03/17/cpo-rising-listicle-seven-success-factors-for-a-procurement-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-seven-success-factors-for-a-procurement-transformation Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:02:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47419 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Nine Ways to Get Better Adoption of Your Company’s Software https://cporising.com/2023/03/03/cpo-rising-listicle-nine-ways-to-get-better-adoption-of-your-companys-software/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-nine-ways-to-get-better-adoption-of-your-companys-software Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:02:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47338 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Six Recommendations to Mitigate Supplier Risk https://cporising.com/2023/02/24/cpo-rising-listicle-six-recommendations-to-mitigate-supplier-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-six-recommendations-to-mitigate-supplier-risk Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:02:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47335 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Five Benefits of Category Management https://cporising.com/2023/02/17/cpo-rising-listicle-five-benefits-of-category-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-five-benefits-of-category-management Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47292 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Five Smart Strategies to Battle Inflation https://cporising.com/2023/02/10/cpo-rising-listicle-five-smart-strategies-to-battle-inflation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-five-smart-strategies-to-battle-inflation Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47243 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…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Five Key Characteristics of a Best-in-Class CPO https://cporising.com/2023/01/27/friday-listicle-five-key-characteristics-of-a-best-in-class-cpo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friday-listicle-five-key-characteristics-of-a-best-in-class-cpo Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:00:43 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47106 With the start of the new year, Ardent Partners is rolling out a new piece of weekly content: CPO Rising’s Friday Listicle. Each listicle will provide procurement tips, trends, research,…

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]]> Procurement 2022: BIG Trends & Predictions Report – Available for a Limited Time https://cporising.com/2022/02/16/procurement-2022-big-trends-predictions-report-available-for-a-limited-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2022-big-trends-predictions-report-available-for-a-limited-time Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45736 ANNOUNCING:  ARDENT PARTNERS’ PROCUREMENT 2022: BIG TRENDS & PREDICTIONS REPORT  At the start of 2022, procurement’s long-term future remains bright, even if things look challenging in the near-term. The COVID-19…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps: Step Two – Processes https://cporising.com/2021/04/09/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-two-processes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-two-processes Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:00:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44248 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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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Trends – A Change in CPO Focus https://cporising.com/2021/04/05/procurement-2021-big-trends-a-change-in-cpo-focus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-trends-a-change-in-cpo-focus Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44188 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps: Step One – People https://cporising.com/2021/04/02/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-one-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-one-people Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:00:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44217 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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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – The Vaccines Work and Countries Slowly Gain Control over COVID https://cporising.com/2021/03/29/procurement-2021-big-predictions-the-vaccines-work-and-countries-slowly-gain-control-over-covid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-predictions-the-vaccines-work-and-countries-slowly-gain-control-over-covid Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44183 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – Global Economies & CPO Control https://cporising.com/2021/03/22/procurement-2021-big-predictions-global-economies-cpo-control/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-predictions-global-economies-cpo-control Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44126 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – Procurement Performance & Global Supply Chain https://cporising.com/2021/03/15/procurement-2021-big-predictions-procurement-performance-global-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-predictions-procurement-performance-global-supply-chain Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44090 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Trends: Technology is the Linchpin to Procurement Operations https://cporising.com/2021/03/08/procurement-2021-big-trends-technology-is-the-linchpin-to-procurement-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-trends-technology-is-the-linchpin-to-procurement-operations Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44054 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Prediction – Big Data & AI Make Major Impacts https://cporising.com/2021/03/01/procurement-2021-big-prediction-big-data-ai-make-major-impacts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-prediction-big-data-ai-make-major-impacts Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43998 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Prediction – Procurement Drives Business Strategies https://cporising.com/2021/02/22/procurement-2021-big-prediction-procurement-drives-business-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-prediction-procurement-drives-business-strategies Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43898 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Trends – More Uncertainty https://cporising.com/2021/02/15/procurement-2021-big-trends-more-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-trends-more-uncertainty Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43842 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from…

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]]> Procurement 2021: A Few BIG Trends https://cporising.com/2021/01/29/procurement-2021-a-few-big-trends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-a-few-big-trends Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43700 The Process to Develop Ardent’s Annual BIG Trends and Predictions List Earlier this week, nearly 1,000 of you registered for our 8th annual Procurement: BIG Trends and Predictions webinar. If…

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]]> Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 26) https://cporising.com/2021/01/18/join-us-for-our-annual-procurement-big-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-us-for-our-annual-procurement-big-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-26 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43607 Get ready for 2021 by registering for Ardent’s first webinar of the year! This highly interactive event in our monthly webinar series will highlight market trends and predictive scenarios that…

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]]> Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Agility) https://cporising.com/2021/01/15/best-of-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-agility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-agility Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43592 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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]]> Webinar! The Procurement Metrics That Matter for 2020 https://cporising.com/2020/06/23/webinar-the-procurement-metrics-that-matter-for-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-the-procurement-metrics-that-matter-for-2020 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:00:52 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42171 Join Ardent Partners this Thursday, June 25th at 2 PM ET for our annual Procurement Metrics that Matter webinar, sponsored by GEP. This webinar, based on its accompanying eBook, is a compilation of the…

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]]> Analyzing the Global Business “Reopenings” and What It Means for the Workforce https://cporising.com/2020/06/16/analyzing-the-global-business-reopenings-and-what-it-means-for-the-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyzing-the-global-business-reopenings-and-what-it-means-for-the-workforce Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:00:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42120 Last week, I highlighted four trends to watch in the wake of the “phased reopenings” happening across the global business world, including the short- and long-term ramifications of remote and…

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]]> What Do Phased Reopenings Mean for the Workforce? Four Things to Watch https://cporising.com/2020/06/09/what-do-phased-reopenings-mean-for-the-workforce-four-things-to-watch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-phased-reopenings-mean-for-the-workforce-four-things-to-watch Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42076 Across the globe, many countries have begun (or are about to begin) the process of “phased reopenings” of their economies, only three months after the COVID-19 pandemic began. In the…

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]]> The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on the Contingent Workforce Industry (Part Three) https://cporising.com/2020/04/14/the-covid-19-pandemics-impact-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-three/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-covid-19-pandemics-impact-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-three Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41510 REMINDER: Join us at 11am EST today Listen to our a complimentary (and on-demand) session, What the Pandemic Means for Your Workforce,  featuring insights from the Ardent Partners analyst team.…

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]]> Five Lessons from an eSourcing Legend https://cporising.com/2020/04/07/five-lessons-from-an-esourcing-legend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-lessons-from-an-esourcing-legend Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:00:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41337 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. Today at 2 pm, Gregg Brandyberry will deliver…

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]]> Resiliency Themes – Part 4: Procurement Becomes a Core Business Function https://cporising.com/2020/04/01/the-resiliency-imperative-part-4-procurement-becomes-a-core-business-function/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-resiliency-imperative-part-4-procurement-becomes-a-core-business-function Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41218 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…

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]]> The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effects on the Contingent Workforce Industry (Part Two) https://cporising.com/2020/03/31/the-covid-19-pandemics-effects-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-covid-19-pandemics-effects-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-two Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41193 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. Be sure to check out Part One of…

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]]> Resiliency Themes – Part 2: Savings Becomes More Important in 2020 https://cporising.com/2020/03/27/the-resiliency-imperative-part-2-savings-becomes-more-important-in-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-resiliency-imperative-part-2-savings-becomes-more-important-in-2020 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41143 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…

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]]> The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on the Contingent Workforce Industry (Part One) https://cporising.com/2020/03/26/the-covid-19-pandemics-impact-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-covid-19-pandemics-impact-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-one Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:00:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41119 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. Around these parts, the phrase “the world of…

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]]> A Special Sneak-Peek of Ardent’s New Contingent Workforce Research https://cporising.com/2020/03/17/a-special-sneak-peek-of-ardents-new-contingent-workforce-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-special-sneak-peek-of-ardents-new-contingent-workforce-research Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40910 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…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#17 – Supply Chain Resilience) https://cporising.com/2020/03/16/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-17-supply-chain-resilience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-17-supply-chain-resilience Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40882 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…

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]]> Celebrating the CPO Honors 2019 Winners https://cporising.com/2020/03/10/celebrating-the-cpo-honors-2019-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-the-cpo-honors-2019-winners Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:48:42 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40797 In case you missed the CPO Honors 2019 Ceremony, here’s a great highlights video.  The fourth annual CPO Honors Gala was an opportunity to celebrate the procurement profession and recognize…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#16 – Uncertainty) https://cporising.com/2020/03/09/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-16-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-16-uncertainty Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:00:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40713 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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]]> Throwback Thursday: Procurement Fraud Remains An Issue for All CPOs https://cporising.com/2020/03/05/throwback-thursday-procurement-fraud-remains-an-issue-for-all-cpos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-procurement-fraud-remains-an-issue-for-all-cpos Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:00:27 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40672 Editor’s Note: We love Throwback Thursday here at CPO Rising. It’s our weekly chance to go back into the early days of the site and pull out the best content…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#13 – Monetization / Value Creation) https://cporising.com/2020/02/28/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-13-monetization-value-creation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-13-monetization-value-creation Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40613 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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]]> Throwback Thursday: Gambling on Suppliers https://cporising.com/2020/02/27/throwback-thursday-gambling-on-suppliers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-gambling-on-suppliers Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40601 Editor’s Note: With the rise and spread of the Coronavirus across the world and the disruption it’s causing, we dug into our archives to highlight the inherent risks in global…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: Categories to Source in 2010 https://cporising.com/2020/02/20/throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-categories-to-source-in-2010/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-categories-to-source-in-2010 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:00:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40551 Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#11 – Supply Chain Risk Management) https://cporising.com/2020/02/17/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-11-supply-chain-risk-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-11-supply-chain-risk-management Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40498 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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]]> Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: ROA – Areas to Improve Your Returns https://cporising.com/2020/02/13/throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-roa-areas-to-improve-your-returns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-roa-areas-to-improve-your-returns Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:00:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40491 Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#9 – Boldness) https://cporising.com/2020/02/10/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-9-boldness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-9-boldness Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40475 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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]]> Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: eSourcing Myths (and How to Deconstruct Them) https://cporising.com/2020/02/06/throwback-thursday-esourcing-myths-and-how-to-deconstruct-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-esourcing-myths-and-how-to-deconstruct-them Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:00:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40468 Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

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]]> Workday “Scouts” a Big Opportunity in Strategic Sourcing https://cporising.com/2020/02/05/workday-scouts-a-breakout-moment-for-source-to-contract/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workday-scouts-a-breakout-moment-for-source-to-contract Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40282 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 (“Scout”), a cloud-based strategic…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#7 – The Future of Work) https://cporising.com/2020/02/03/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-7-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-7-the-future-of-work Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:00:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40434 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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]]> Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: Strategies to Improve Accounts Payable https://cporising.com/2020/01/30/throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-strategies-to-improve-accounts-payable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-strategies-to-improve-accounts-payable Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:00:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40404 Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#5 – Digital Transformation) https://cporising.com/2020/01/27/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-5-digital-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-5-digital-transformation Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40321 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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]]> Join Us for Our Annual Procurement BIG Trends and Predictions Webinar (Jan 29) https://cporising.com/2020/01/23/join-us-for-our-annual-procurement-big-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-29/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-us-for-our-annual-procurement-big-trends-and-predictions-webinar-jan-29 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:00:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40303 Get ready for 2020 by registering for the first webinar in Ardent’s Monthly Webinar Series. This highly interactive first installment in our monthly webinar series will highlight market trends and…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: Ideas for the New Year https://cporising.com/2020/01/23/throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-ideas-for-the-new-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-ideas-for-the-new-year Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40301 Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

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]]> Three Things to Consider Before Integrating Supply Chain Systems and Data https://cporising.com/2020/01/22/three-things-to-consider-before-integrating-supply-chain-systems-and-data/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-things-to-consider-before-integrating-supply-chain-systems-and-data Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:37 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40289 One of the most enduring, difficult, and often costly endeavors in life is to bridge the gap between old and new – or, perhaps more delicately put, between legacy and…

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]]> The Future of Work in 2020: What’s Ahead? (Part II) https://cporising.com/2020/01/21/the-future-of-work-in-2020-whats-ahead-part-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-work-in-2020-whats-ahead-part-ii Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:00:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40277 Ardent Partners defines the “Future of Work” as the optimization of work, accomplished via the transformation of business operations, talent, and seamless and holistic solutions, as well as flexible enterprise…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#2 – Agility) https://cporising.com/2020/01/17/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-2-agility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-2-agility Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40262 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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]]> Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: Predictions for the New Decade https://cporising.com/2020/01/16/throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-predictions-for-the-new-decade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-predictions-for-the-new-decade Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:00:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40257 Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about and the predictions we…

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]]> The Future of Work in 2020: What’s Ahead? (Part I) https://cporising.com/2020/01/14/the-future-of-work-in-2020-whats-ahead-part-i/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-work-in-2020-whats-ahead-part-i Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40241 By now, on both personal and business levels, the phrase seems a tad annoying: “New year, new decade.” The start of another year often signals a period of rebirth or…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#1 – Visibility) https://cporising.com/2020/01/13/20-major-themes-for-the-cpos-agenda-in-2020-number-one-visibility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-major-themes-for-the-cpos-agenda-in-2020-number-one-visibility Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:00:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40232 Happy New Year DECADE Everybody!!!! That’s right, it’s 2020, the beginning of a new decade for procurement professionals everywhere (also, the beginning of Ardent Partners’ second decade of operations… and, I’ll…

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