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Four Predictions for the Future of Work in 2021

By Christopher Dwyer February 16, 2021Articles, Complex Categories, General, Lists

Ardent Partners defines the “Future of Work” movement as a series of ideas across the talent, technology, and business transformation spectrum that augment how enterprises ultimately optimize how work is…

Procurement 2021 Big Trends – More Uncertainty

By Phil Bartolini February 15, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 525: The Innovation Behind the Extended Workforce

By Christopher Dwyer February 10, 2021Articles, Complex Categories, Contingent Workforce Weekly, General, Podcast, Process

This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, discusses the growth and impact of the extended workforce/agile workforce and highlights why a “balanced,” strategic approach in managing this…

Overcoming the Challenges Facing Accounts Payable

By Andrew Bartolini February 3, 2021Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy

Shannon Adler, inspirational author, once said “If you don’t believe the impossible can happen, then you are right.” The AP team faces several key obstacles on the road to achieving…

Chief Procurement Officer: Spheres of Influence

By Phil Bartolini February 1, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

As the Chief Procurement Officer role continues to mature, greater expectations are born. And, as a procurement organization matures, its focus and scope typically expand, as does its ability to…

Procurement 2021: A Few BIG Trends

By Andrew Bartolini January 29, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, People, Technology

The Process to Develop Ardent's Annual BIG Trends and Predictions List Earlier this week, nearly 1,000 of you registered for our 8th annual Procurement: BIG Trends and Predictions webinar. If…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 523: What Does 2021 Hold for the Future of Work?

By Christopher Dwyer January 27, 2021Articles, Complex Categories, Contingent Workforce Weekly, General, Podcast, Technology1 Comment

This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion on what’s in store for 2021 through the lens of the Future of Work movement. What lessons…

AP – Planning for the Year Ahead – Part 2

By Andrew Bartolini January 26, 2021Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay

Warren Buffet, the legendary investor once said “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” What does this have to do with Accounts…

NEW SURVEY: The State of Procurement 2021

By Phil Bartolini January 25, 2021Articles, General

Ardent Partners is pleased to announce that the survey for our annual “State of Procurement and the CPO” report is now open. If you have 15 minutes to spare today or later…

Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Digitization)

By Andrew Bartolini January 22, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Technology

In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…