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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — May 20, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/05/20/procuretech-pulse-may-20-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — May 20, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — April 29, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/04/29/procuretech-pulse-april-29-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — April 29, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — March 25, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — March 25, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 2) Today&#8217;s article highlights the keynote addresses by Ace Hardware and Acrisure from Levelpath&#8217;s 2026 conference.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/18/levelpath-levelup-ace-hardware-acrisure-keynotes/">LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 1)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 1) This article is the first of two that discusses Levelpath&#8217;s inaugural LevelUp 2026 conference held&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/03/17/levelpath-levelup-conference-keynote-1/">LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/25/procuretech-pulse-feb-25-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2026/02/13/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/13/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>ProcureTech Pulse — February 4, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s ProcureTech Pulse series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/02/04/technology-round-up-february-4-2026/">ProcureTech Pulse — February 4, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/26/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/12/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/07/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2026/01/02/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. [Today’s article was&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/31/best-of-2025-stop-talking-costs-7-ways-cpos-can-master-the-c-suite/">Best of 2025: Stop Talking Costs: 7 Ways CPOs Can Master the C-Suite</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/12/29/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/">Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — October 15, 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/10/15/technology-round-up-october-15-2025/">Technology Round-Up — October 15, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Returning to Zycus Horizon, Building the Case for Agentic AI in Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/09/17/returning-to-zycus-horizon-building-the-case-for-agentic-ai-in-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=returning-to-zycus-horizon-building-the-case-for-agentic-ai-in-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Horizon 2025 North America User Conference &#8211; September 22-24 (Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA) After a few years away, I am excited to share with the CPO Rising community that I&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/09/17/returning-to-zycus-horizon-building-the-case-for-agentic-ai-in-procurement/">Returning to Zycus Horizon, Building the Case for Agentic AI in Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Stop Talking Costs: 7 Ways CPOs Can Master the C-Suite</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/09/03/stop-talking-costs-7-ways-cpos-can-master-the-c-suite/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=stop-talking-costs-7-ways-cpos-can-master-the-c-suite</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Alun Rafique, CEO for Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/09/03/stop-talking-costs-7-ways-cpos-can-master-the-c-suite/">Stop Talking Costs: 7 Ways CPOs Can Master the C-Suite</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 21:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Through the years, Ardent Partners has attended every in-person Coupa Inspire, til now anyway (despite our plans, it was not in the cards for us this year). Nonetheless, Coupa Inspire&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions/">Coupa Inspire 2025: AAA Rating – Autonomous Trade, AI, and Acquisitions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 10:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/technology-round-up-may-14-2025/">Technology Round-Up — May 14, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/04/30/technology-round-up-april-30-2025/">Technology Round-Up — April 30, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/04/28/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ardent Partners Announces The 2025 Supplier Management Technology Advisor</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today I’m happy to announce the official launch of our Supplier Management Tech Advisor report for 2025! Ardent Partners evaluated the market’s top Supplier Management solution providers’ Solution Strength (the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/04/16/ardent-partners-announces-the-supplier-management-tech-advisor-2025/">Ardent Partners Announces The 2025 Supplier Management Technology Advisor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/04/09/technology-round-up-april-9-2025/">Technology Round-Up — April 9, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Globality</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>About a year ago, I wrote a series of articles on the topic of suites vs. specialists (click here to read). In today’s article, I return to that topic and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/10/magnus-mondays-suites-specialists-and-imppo/">Magnus Mondays — Suites, Specialists, and IM&#038;PPO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/03/05/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/19/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Build in Agility and Source More</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The fact we are living in times of uncertainty should not have escaped anyone at this point. It’s been pointed out continually by pundits, with most CPOs aware of it&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/17/magnus-mondays-build-in-agility-and-source-more/">Magnus Mondays — Build in Agility and Source More</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/02/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/">AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Don’t Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A while back I wrote an article about Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) that looked at the two major parts of these solutions and why it’s so important to set a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/10/magnus-mondays-dont-over-complicate-your-clm-implementation/">Magnus Mondays — Don’t Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[**Today, we&#8217;re running a &#8220;best of&#8221; Magnus Mondays post, reprising a popular topic of the series. Magnus returns next week with new content for February.] In a recent article, I&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/02/03/magnus-mondays-reprisal-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition/">Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Charts, Ratings, Quadrants, and Classifications</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/01/27/magnus-mondays-charts-ratings-quadrants-and-classifications/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-charts-ratings-quadrants-and-classifications</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>So, apparently a popular (at least in some circles) figure in the procurement technology space retired last week. Dr. Elouise Epstein created the so-called spider chart back in 2017. I&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/01/27/magnus-mondays-charts-ratings-quadrants-and-classifications/">Magnus Mondays — Charts, Ratings, Quadrants, and Classifications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Four Things I Want to See in 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s January of 2025 and we’re back with a new Magnus Monday article! This time of the year there tends to be plenty of predictions flying around, so I thought&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/01/20/magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025/">Magnus Mondays — Four Things I Want to See in 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Navigating the Raw Essentials: A Primer on Direct Materials</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/12/23/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/12/23/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials/">Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Navigating the Raw Essentials: A Primer on Direct Materials</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best Of 2024: Can Amazon &#8220;Reshape&#8221; the Procurement Industry?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/12/18/best-of-2024-can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry/">Best Of 2024: Can Amazon &#8220;Reshape&#8221; the Procurement Industry?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — 2024: The Year in Review</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While the year is not officially over until a few more weeks, we are getting closer to the holidays, and this will be the last Magnus Monday article for this&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/12/09/magnus-mondays-2024-the-year-in-review/">Magnus Mondays — 2024: The Year in Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/29/black-friday-retail-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder/">Black Friday – Retail Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurement’s Influence and Impact</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/11/06/new-webinar-cast-a-wider-net-leveraging-innovation-to-expand-procurements-influence-and-impact/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-cast-a-wider-net-leveraging-innovation-to-expand-procurements-influence-and-impact</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and ORO Labs on November 21st (11 AM ET) for a discussion on Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurement’s Influence and Impact. If granted&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/06/new-webinar-cast-a-wider-net-leveraging-innovation-to-expand-procurements-influence-and-impact/">NEW WEBINAR: Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurement’s Influence and Impact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — October 30, 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/30/technology-round-up-october-30-2024/">Technology Round-Up — October 30, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — October 16, 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/16/technology-round-up-october-16-2024/">Technology Round-Up — October 16, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Conferences, Innovations, and Sore Feet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This time of the year is always full of conferences and last week was certainly a whirlwind! Early Tuesday morning I flew down to Amsterdam for Keelvar Konnect and on&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/14/magnus-mondays-conferences-innovations-and-sore-feet/">Magnus Mondays — Conferences, Innovations, and Sore Feet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Can Amazon &#8220;Reshape&#8221; the Procurement Industry?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/04/can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As one of the few industry analysts with roughly a quarter century focused on and working in procurement, it was surprising to me how little I knew about the multi-billion&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/04/can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry/">Can Amazon &#8220;Reshape&#8221; the Procurement Industry?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/02/technology-round-up-october-2-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-2-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/02/technology-round-up-october-2-2024/">Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Zip Forward 2024 — When Procurement Flows, Business Flows</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/30/magnus-mondays-zip-forward-2024-when-procurement-flows-business-flows/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-zip-forward-2024-when-procurement-flows-business-flows</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week I had the pleasure of attending Zip’s annual user conference Zip Forward. It was hosted at the iconic SF Jazz in central San Francisco. It marked my second&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/30/magnus-mondays-zip-forward-2024-when-procurement-flows-business-flows/">Magnus Mondays — Zip Forward 2024 — When Procurement Flows, Business Flows</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/17/new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and Market Dojo on September 26th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy. As they prepare to close out&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/17/new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy/">NEW WEBINAR: Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Announcing Ardent Partners&#8217; 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor Report</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/09/ardent-partners-strategic-sourcing-technology-advisor-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ardent-partners-strategic-sourcing-technology-advisor-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are happy to announce the official launch of Ardent Partners&#8217; 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor report. This is a report designed to guide sourcing and procurement teams through the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/09/ardent-partners-strategic-sourcing-technology-advisor-2024/">Announcing Ardent Partners&#8217; 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — September 4, 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising&#8217;s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/04/technology-round-up-september-4-2024/">Technology Round-Up — September 4, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/08/19/magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A couple of months ago I wrote an article on innovation in the eSourcing space. New (relatively at least) solution providers like Globality, Pactum, Arkestro, and Fairmarkit have entered the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/19/magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing/">Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — A Couple of Truths on IM&#038;PPO and S2P Solutions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This summer I’ve done considerable research into the Intake Management and Procurement Process Orchestration (IM&#38;PPO) space. It’s a relatively new and exciting area and an example of the resurgence of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/12/a-couple-of-truths-on-imppo-and-s2p-solutions/">Magnus Mondays — A Couple of Truths on IM&#038;PPO and S2P Solutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Category Management: All Talk No Action?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/08/05/magnus-mondays-reprisal-category-management-all-talk-no-action/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-category-management-all-talk-no-action</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[**Over the next few weeks, we&#8217;ll be running &#8220;best of&#8221; Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/05/magnus-mondays-reprisal-category-management-all-talk-no-action/">Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Category Management: All Talk No Action?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — July 31, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/31/technology-round-up-july-31-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-july-31-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/31/technology-round-up-july-31-2024/">Technology Round-Up — July 31, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Three Areas Where AI Can Help You Today</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/29/magnus-mondays-reprisal-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[**Over the next few weeks, we&#8217;ll be running &#8220;best of&#8221; Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/29/magnus-mondays-reprisal-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today/">Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Three Areas Where AI Can Help You Today</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — It’s Time to Improve eSourcing Adoption</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/22/magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[**Over the next few weeks, we&#8217;ll be running &#8220;best of&#8221; Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/22/magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption/">Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — It’s Time to Improve eSourcing Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Automation: How Intake &#038; Orchestration Can Help Procurement Win in 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/17/new-webinar-beyond-automation-how-intake-orchestration-can-help-procurement-win-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-beyond-automation-how-intake-orchestration-can-help-procurement-win-in-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and ZIP on July 31st (2 PM ET) for a webcast on Beyond Automation: How Intake &#38; Orchestration Can Help Procurement Win in 2024. Driving more spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/17/new-webinar-beyond-automation-how-intake-orchestration-can-help-procurement-win-in-2024/">NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Automation: How Intake &#038; Orchestration Can Help Procurement Win in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Random Summer Rants</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/15/magnus-mondays-random-summer-rants/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-random-summer-rants</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As I prepare to head out for summer vacation, I thought I’d wrap up the first half of 2024’s &#8220;Magnus Mondays&#8221; articles with a selection of smaller random rants. For&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/15/magnus-mondays-random-summer-rants/">Magnus Mondays — Random Summer Rants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — July 10, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/07/10/technology-round-up-july-10-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-july-10-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/07/10/technology-round-up-july-10-2024/">Technology Round-Up — July 10, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Procurement’s Early Involvement Problem</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/24/magnus-mondays-procurements-early-involvement-problem/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-procurements-early-involvement-problem</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the longest-standing complaints from procurement professionals I’ve heard throughout my 20+ year career is: “we don’t get involved early enough.” The complaint certainly has merit. The earlier sourcing&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/24/magnus-mondays-procurements-early-involvement-problem/">Magnus Mondays — Procurement’s Early Involvement Problem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Don’t Leave Money on the Table, Optimize!</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/17/magnus-mondays-dont-leave-money-on-the-table-optimize/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-dont-leave-money-on-the-table-optimize</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s always been a mystery to me why so few organizations use sourcing optimization. Yes, it can be complex to use but there is so much value to get from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/17/magnus-mondays-dont-leave-money-on-the-table-optimize/">Magnus Mondays — Don’t Leave Money on the Table, Optimize!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Solution Provider User Conferences, a Sign of Maturity</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/06/03/magnus-mondays-solution-provider-user-conferences-a-sign-of-maturity/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-solution-provider-user-conferences-a-sign-of-maturity</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As we’re heading into summer (at least here in Sweden), conference season is winding down for a couple of months before kicking off again in September. This spring I had&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/06/03/magnus-mondays-solution-provider-user-conferences-a-sign-of-maturity/">Magnus Mondays — Solution Provider User Conferences, a Sign of Maturity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — May 29, 2024 (AP Edition)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/05/29/technology-round-up-may-29-2024-ap-edition/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-may-29-2024-ap-edition</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 10:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with a special &#8220;Accounts Payable Edition,&#8221; featuring technology news — including several provider announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/05/29/technology-round-up-may-29-2024-ap-edition/">Technology Round-Up — May 29, 2024 (AP Edition)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Three Areas Where AI Can Help You Today</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/05/28/magnus-mondays-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 10:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While generative AI is emerging and use cases are evolving, artificial intelligence in the form of natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and deep learning has been in use for&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/05/28/magnus-mondays-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today/">Magnus Mondays — Three Areas Where AI Can Help You Today</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — May 8, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/05/08/technology-round-up-may-8-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-may-8-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 10:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/05/08/technology-round-up-may-8-2024/">Technology Round-Up — May 8, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up (April 25, 2024) &#8211; Coupa and Bottomline Partner on B2B Payments</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/04/25/strategic-partnership-between-coupa-and-bottomline-optimizes-and-streamlines-payments/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=strategic-partnership-between-coupa-and-bottomline-optimizes-and-streamlines-payments</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Part of the Ardent Partners team made it to Vegas this week for the Coupa Inspire conference. You can expect another article or two covering the briefings, presentations, and conversations&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/04/25/strategic-partnership-between-coupa-and-bottomline-optimizes-and-streamlines-payments/">Technology Round-Up (April 25, 2024) &#8211; Coupa and Bottomline Partner on B2B Payments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/04/22/magnus-mondays-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week I tackled the question of what to do with a failed P2P implementation. This week I’ll be addressing another common question: Is it a good idea to build&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/04/22/magnus-mondays-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition/">Magnus Mondays — Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Accenture Grows Procurement Services Through Acquisitions</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/04/17/accenture-grows-procurement-services/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=accenture-grows-procurement-services</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini &#38; John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with a focus on Accenture&#8217;s latest acquisitions and its growth strategy for Procurement Services. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/04/17/accenture-grows-procurement-services/">Accenture Grows Procurement Services Through Acquisitions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: Zip — One App to Rule Them All?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/04/08/magnus-mondays-zip-one-app-to-rule-them-all/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-zip-one-app-to-rule-them-all</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve written about intake management and procurement process orchestration (IM&#38;PPO) a couple of times previously. It’s certainly a topic and solution set that is gathering a lot of interest from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/04/08/magnus-mondays-zip-one-app-to-rule-them-all/">Magnus Mondays: Zip — One App to Rule Them All?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — March 27, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/03/27/technology-round-up-march-27-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-march-27-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/03/27/technology-round-up-march-27-2024/">Technology Round-Up — March 27, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: Ivalua Now 2024 — All in On Generative AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/03/18/magnus-mondays-ivalua-now-2024-all-in-on-generative-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-ivalua-now-2024-all-in-on-generative-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week I attended my first solution provider conference (as an analyst) since COVID-19. Ivalua hosted the European edition of Ivalua Now in beautiful Versailles just outside Paris. According to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/03/18/magnus-mondays-ivalua-now-2024-all-in-on-generative-ai/">Magnus Mondays: Ivalua Now 2024 — All in On Generative AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — March 13, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/03/13/technology-round-up-march-13-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-march-13-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/03/13/technology-round-up-march-13-2024/">Technology Round-Up — March 13, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Category Management: All Talk No Action?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/03/11/magnus-mondays-category-management-all-talk-no-action/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-category-management-all-talk-no-action</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When I started in procurement in what feels like way too many years ago, it was as a buyer. A few years later I got a new title, strategic buyer!&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/03/11/magnus-mondays-category-management-all-talk-no-action/">Magnus Mondays — Category Management: All Talk No Action?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — February 28, 2024</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/02/28/technology-round-up-february-28-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-february-28-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/02/28/technology-round-up-february-28-2024/">Technology Round-Up — February 28, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Navigating the Raw Essentials: A Primer on Direct Materials</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/02/20/magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In one of my articles about suites vs. specialists, I briefly mentioned dedicating a future piece to direct materials. Today’s article will do just that. I’ll look at direct materials&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/02/20/magnus-mondays-navigating-the-raw-essentials-a-primer-on-direct-materials/">Magnus Mondays — Navigating the Raw Essentials: A Primer on Direct Materials</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/02/14/technology-round-up-february-14-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-february-14-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/02/14/technology-round-up-february-14-2024/">Technology Round-Up — February 14, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/01/31/technology-round-up-january-31-2024/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-january-31-2024</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/01/31/technology-round-up-january-31-2024/">Technology Round-Up — January 31, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays — Graphite Connect: Supplier Management, Network Style</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/01/29/magnus-mondays-graphite-connect-supplier-management-network-style/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-graphite-connect-supplier-management-network-style</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As part of the Magnus Mondays series featuring the latest procurement technology trends and insights, we will also spotlight interesting briefings and updates that we receive from different solution providers&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/01/29/magnus-mondays-graphite-connect-supplier-management-network-style/">Magnus Mondays — Graphite Connect: Supplier Management, Network Style</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: It’s Time to Improve eSourcing Adoption</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When I first started reading CPO Rising more than a decade ago, I remember Ardent’s founder and chief research officer, Andrew Bartolini, introducing the concept of eSourcing 2.0, which is&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/01/22/magnus-mondays-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption/">Magnus Mondays: It’s Time to Improve eSourcing Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Five: The Final Factors</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/12/11/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-five-the-final-factors/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-five-the-final-factors</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve discussed the question of suites vs. specialists in the procurement technology space. As I mentioned in the first article, it’s not an either/or&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/12/11/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-five-the-final-factors/">Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Five: The Final Factors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — December 6, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/12/06/technology-round-up-december-6-2023/">Technology Round-Up — December 6, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Four: How Your Spend Profile Impacts Your Strategy</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/12/04/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-four-how-your-spend-profile-impacts-your-strategy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-four-how-your-spend-profile-impacts-your-strategy</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the last couple of weeks, we have published a series of articles on the topic of solution suites vs. specialist providers in the procurement technology space. In the first&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/12/04/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-four-how-your-spend-profile-impacts-your-strategy/">Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Four: How Your Spend Profile Impacts Your Strategy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Three: I Wish I Was Special</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/11/27/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-three-i-wish-i-was-special/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-three-i-wish-i-was-special</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In part 1 of this series, we introduced and framed the familiar topic of suites vs. specialists in the procurement solutions space. And last week in part 2, we looked&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/11/27/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-three-i-wish-i-was-special/">Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Three: I Wish I Was Special</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Black Friday – Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/11/24/black-friday-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder/">Black Friday – Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Two (Home Suite Home)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/11/20/magnus-mondays-suites-vs-specialists-part-two-home-suite-home/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-suites-vs-specialists-part-two-home-suite-home</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In last week’s article, we kicked off our discussion on suites vs. specialist providers by discussing the primary considerations in setting an overall procurement technology strategy. Generally, it is not&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/11/20/magnus-mondays-suites-vs-specialists-part-two-home-suite-home/">Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part Two (Home Suite Home)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — November 15, 2023</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/11/15/technology-round-up-november-15-2023/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-november-15-2023</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/11/15/technology-round-up-november-15-2023/">Technology Round-Up — November 15, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part One (Framing the Decision)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/11/13/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-one-framing-the-decision/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-one-framing-the-decision</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A question that keeps coming up in the procurement world is: What is the better technology strategy, investing in a broader suite (think source-to-pay) or a collection of specialist providers?&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/11/13/magnus-mondays-procurement-tech-suites-vs-specialists-part-one-framing-the-decision/">Magnus Mondays: Procurement Tech — Suites vs. Specialists Part One (Framing the Decision)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — October 25, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/10/25/technology-round-up-october-25-2023/">Technology Round-Up — October 25, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — September 13, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/09/13/technology-round-up-september-13-2023/">Technology Round-Up — September 13, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — August 9, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/08/09/technology-round-up-august-9-2023/">Technology Round-Up — August 9, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — July 26, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/07/26/technology-round-up-july-26-2023/">Technology Round-Up — July 26, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPO Rising Listicle: Nine Ways to Gain Company Software Adoption</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/07/21/cpo-rising-listicle-nine-ways-to-gain-company-software-adoption/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-nine-ways-to-gain-company-software-adoption</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini &#38; John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/07/21/cpo-rising-listicle-nine-ways-to-gain-company-software-adoption/">CPO Rising Listicle: Nine Ways to Gain Company Software Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Solution Showcase on CPO Rising: Smart Cube Enables Intelligent Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/07/19/solution-showcase-on-cpo-rising-smart-cube/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=solution-showcase-on-cpo-rising-smart-cube</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini &#38; John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners is a leading research and advisory firm that specializes in supply management. Ardent&#8217;s in-depth coverage includes market research, best practices, thought leadership and technology strategies and specific solution&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/07/19/solution-showcase-on-cpo-rising-smart-cube/">Solution Showcase on CPO Rising: Smart Cube Enables Intelligent Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Solution Showcase on CPO Rising: Craft Connects CPOs to Supplier Intelligence</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/06/28/solution-showcase-on-cpo-rising-craft-connects-cpos-to-supplier-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=solution-showcase-on-cpo-rising-craft-connects-cpos-to-supplier-intelligence</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini &#38; John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners is a leading research and advisory firm that specializes in supply management. Ardent&#8217;s in-depth coverage includes market research, best practices, thought leadership and technology strategies and specific solution&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/06/28/solution-showcase-on-cpo-rising-craft-connects-cpos-to-supplier-intelligence/">Solution Showcase on CPO Rising: Craft Connects CPOs to Supplier Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — June 21, 2023</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/06/21/technology-round-up-june-21-2023/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-june-21-2023</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/06/21/technology-round-up-june-21-2023/">Technology Round-Up — June 21, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mainstream Medius: Company to Acquire Expensya</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/06/13/mainstream-medius-company-to-acquire-expensya/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mainstream-medius-company-to-acquire-expensya</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini &#38; John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Medius Expands Its Range To expand its solution footprint beyond AP and S2P, Medius, a leading global provider of AP invoice automation solutions in the cloud, announced its intent to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/06/13/mainstream-medius-company-to-acquire-expensya/">Mainstream Medius: Company to Acquire Expensya</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — May 31, 2023</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/05/31/technology-round-up-may-31-2023/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-may-31-2023</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 10:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/05/31/technology-round-up-may-31-2023/">Technology Round-Up — May 31, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ivalua NOW 2023 &#8211; Dispatch #1: CEO Keynote</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/05/11/ivalua-now-2023-dispatch-1-ceo-keynote/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ivalua-now-2023-dispatch-1-ceo-keynote</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 10:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ardent Partners analyst team descended on Nashville last week for the ivalua NOW 2023: Americas conference. This event was well-attended and came on the heels of the company&#8217;s slightly&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/05/11/ivalua-now-2023-dispatch-1-ceo-keynote/">Ivalua NOW 2023 &#8211; Dispatch #1: CEO Keynote</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — May 3, 2023</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/05/03/technology-round-up-may-3-2023/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-may-3-2023</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 10:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/05/03/technology-round-up-may-3-2023/">Technology Round-Up — May 3, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Guest Article: The New Rules of Procurement Engagement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/04/24/guest-article-the-new-rules-of-procurement-engagement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=guest-article-the-new-rules-of-procurement-engagement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its solutions enable procurement to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/04/24/guest-article-the-new-rules-of-procurement-engagement/">Guest Article: The New Rules of Procurement Engagement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Technology Round-Up — April 21, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/04/21/technology-round-up-april-21-2023/">Technology Round-Up — April 21, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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