The Chief Procurement Officer’s Hot Button Issues in 2013
Although it has a different title, this article is really the next in the multi-part series on Supply Management: Big Trends & Predictions for 2013 where we have made predictions…
Back to School (Time for Training)
First- Thanks to all who ave already taken the survey to our upcoming report: CPO Rising 2012: Keeping Score. If you missed it, please consider contributing to our research effort…
Survey is LIVE for “CPO Rising 2012: Keeping Score”
I’d like to announce that we have just launched the survey to our major CPO-focused research effort for 2012. Starting today, you have a chance to participate in this survey…
The Dog Days of Summer
With apologies to our growing contingent of Chief Procurement Officers and other readers based in the southern hemisphere who are hip-deep into winter – please set a reminder in your…
Business or Sourcing: What Skills Do CPOs Want More?
Publisher's Note: This report is now available in the Ardent Partners library at a substantial discount. Click here to learn more. We continue today with Part Two in a series that…
Business or Sourcing: What Skill Sets Does Your CPO Value Most?
I was drawn to the worlds of consulting and investment banking in my early post MBA-career by the chance to work on a variety of different projects, the ability to…
And the Winner Is….. (Supplier Edition)
Last time, I discussed the value of awarding individuals and teams in the procurement organization for their performance over the course of a year. Today, we’ll look at the value/opportunity in…
And the Winner is…..
Last night, millions in the US and around the globe gathered around their televisions (and computers?) to watch the 84th Annual Academy Awards. According to 'The Academy,' “The Oscars reward…
Q&A with Daniel Warn, CPO of BCBSRI (2)
Our CPOs on the Rise series continues today with Part Two of a Q&A with another "friend of the site" - Daniel Warn (Part One is found here). Dan is…
Q&A with Daniel Warn, CPO of BCBSRI (1)
Last month I had the opportunity to participate in a webinar that focused on the issues of procurement performance and procurement value and the fundamental differences that exist between the…