The Dynamic Trio – Tradeshift
As Andrew often says, "if cash is king, managing it well is aces." For decades, managing cash was the responsibility of the Treasury department of most large companies. Today, while…
Meetings and Events Management: Technology Update, Q4 2013
Welcome to CPO Rising’s first installment of its technology update series on the meetings and events management space. These updates will highlight solution provider updates, acquisitions, updates to platforms, awards…
GEP Gets SMART with Its Solution Suite (Part 1)
GEP, the longstanding industry provider of procurement services and solutions, announced on Tuesday the launch of "SMART by GEP," what the company is calling "the first unified sourcing and procurement…
The Power In Business Networks (Webinar)
Late notice, but if you are around tomorrow and interested in understanding one of the more technology intriguing areas in procurement, AP, and supply management - business networks - I…
Where is the CWM Industry Headed?
It’s been said here frequently that the contingent workforce industry is rapidly-changing and evolving at such a rate that enterprises must consistently reevaluate their strategies for managing contract talent. New…
Zycus Horizon 2013: AMD’s Pathway to Procurement Excellence
Zycus’ annual user conference, Horizon 2013, was held this past week and offered up a blend of thought leadership, customer case studies, company vision, and a celebrity keynote (Archie Manning).…
Zycus Horizon 2013: CEO’s Vision
Zycus' annual user conference, Horizon 2013, is in the books, starting this past Sunday and ending Tuesday afternoon. Offering a blend of thought leadership, customer case studies, company vision, and…
The Next Generation of CWM Technology, Part IV: The Wild Cards
Welcome to the fourth article in a four-part series on the technology landscape within the Contingent Workforce Management industry, which looks at how the “next generation” of these solutions may…
Whirlpool’s Enhanced Supplier Repository
Last week, I attended iValua’s biennial user conference, “iValua: On Air” in Paris. iValua is a French-based solution provider with a full source-to-pay suite. The event offered a blend of…
The Next Generation of CWM Technology, Part III: The Evolving MSP
Welcome to the third article in a four-part series on the technology landscape within the Contingent Workforce Management industry, which looks at how the “next generation” of these solutions may…