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Webinar! Procurement Tech GPS: Top Strategies to Navigate the Tech Landscape

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 28, 2016Articles, Events, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Editor's Note: Are you about to launch a new automation/transformation project, considering one in the near-term, or simply looking to stay current with the latest trends and innovations? If so,…

CPO Rising 2016 Recap: Preparing for and Managing Through Global Supply Risk

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 26, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Strategy, Technology

On Tuesday, March 29th, attendees at CPO Rising 2016: the Agility Agenda, got to hear former CPO, procurement “luminary”, and CPO Rising “Hall of Fame” inductee, Harold “Hal” Good deliver…

Why Your Workforce Will Never Again Be the Same

By Christopher Dwyer April 20, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

Today’s harried business executives are pulled in a variety of directions, whether it is by global media, internal struggles and challenges, or the constant specter of worldwide competition. And, as…

CPO Rising 2016 Recap: Managing Supplier Risk in a Tough Global Climate

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 19, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Strategy

On Tuesday, March 29th, we had the pleasure of hearing Robert “Bob” Kane speak at the CPO Rising 2016 Summit here in Boston. He delivered a fascinating breakout presentation on Supply Chain Risk:…

A CPO and a Diplomat’s View of Supply Risk Management

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 15, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, Process, Strategy

One of the realities of the modern business environment is that Chief Procurement Officers ("CPOs") and their teams increasingly must dive into the murky and ever expanding waters of supply…

Technology Round-Up – April 14, 2016

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 14, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, Process, Solution Providers, Technology

ICon Professional Services and Synergy Services Merge, Rebrand as TalentWave On March 31, ICon Professional Services and Synergy Services, two contingent workforce management ("CWM") solution providers that had merged in October…

WEBINAR! The Future of Talent: Where is Work Headed in 2016…and Beyond?

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 13, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Nearly 35% of today’s total workforce is considered “non-employee” or “contingent,” a critical representation of just how much the world of talent has evolved in recent years. As the makeup…

How New or Improved Technologies Can Transform Procurement – Supplier Management

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team April 11, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Process, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

As Chief Procurement Officers ("CPOs") and procurement practitioners move into 2016, they have the need and the capability for advanced technology solutions to automate and link the source-to-settle process – upstream, strategic…

Spring Cleaning 2016

By Andrew Bartolini April 5, 2016Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Lists, People, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy

Speaking of great memories, here's one from the files that we share biennially.... Although it snowed a few inches on Monday in Boston, spring is officially upon us so, now…

4 More Meetings and Events Management Articles You Should Read

By Christopher Dwyer March 30, 2016Articles, Complex Categories, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

Editor's Note: In honor of Ardent Partners' inaugural CPO Rising procurement executive summit, we bring to you today four more meetings and events management articles that you should read. Enjoy!…