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CPO Rising 2016 Summit – “The Contest” (Win a Free Pass)
Readers of this site surely know that the CPO Rising 2016 Summit is just around the corner. This week, we are running a small contest that allows one lucky winner... Read more
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From CFO to CEO: A Conversation with Louie Psallidas of Uno’s (II) – (CPOR-16 Speaker Spotlight)
Over the next few weeks we will highlight some of the outstanding executives that are presenting at the CPO Rising 2016 Summit. It is fitting that we commence this series with... Read more
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CPO News – February 9, 2016
Grahame Ball Joins Balfour Beatty as International Procurement Director In late January, Balfour Beatty, a UK-based construction and engineering firm focused on building infrastructure, hired Grahame Ball as its new International... Read more
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Four Common Traits of Successful CPOs
There is no doubt that the impact of globalization has affected the procurement function in a profound manner. From core sourcing principles to supplier management processes, the evolution of business... Read more
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From CFO to CEO: A Conversation with Louie Psallidas of Uno’s (I) – (CPOR-16 Speaker Spotlight)
Over the next few weeks we will highlight some of the outstanding executives that are presenting at the CPO Rising 2016 Summit. It is fitting that we commence this series... Read more
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The State of the Chief Procurement Officer in 2016 (Hypothesis)
Editor’s Note: Our annual CPO Rising survey is now open — The data we collect from the survey will fuel our “CPO Rising 2016” research report that will publish in March... Read more
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Twelve Things We Learned About the Non-Employee Workforce in 2015, Part II
CPO Rising is counting down the top twelve things that the industry learned about the non-employee workforce in 2015. From aspects related to functional prowess (think: collaboration) to advancements in... Read more
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Procurement’s Expansion into Contingent Workforce Management (CWM)
For some procurement groups, convergence has come in the form of new, complex categories to manage like travel, contingent workforce, business process outsourcing (BPO), and meetings and events, while others... Read more
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How to Transform Procurement in Five Steps – Step Five: Internal Stakeholder Engagement
Editor’s Note: Procurement transformation will be a big topic at Ardent Partners’ CPO Rising 2016 executive symposium this spring. Join us in Boston on March 29-30 for what is shaping... Read more
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Upcoming Webinar: CPO Game Changer Series Volume 3: People, Process, and Communication
In 2016, procurement departments around the world are increasingly reliant on diversified staff to engage with key internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicate business requirements, and effectively execute upon project... Read more