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		<title>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2016 Agenda</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In this ongoing series, we revisit what defined procurement and the CPO’s agenda&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/29/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2016-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2016 Agenda</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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2015 Agenda</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In this ongoing series, we revisit what defined procurement and the CPO’s agenda&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/22/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2015-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2015 Agenda</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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2014 Agenda</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In this ongoing series, we revisit what defined procurement and the CPO’s agenda&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/15/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2014-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2014 Agenda</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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2012 Agenda</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In this ongoing series, we revisit what defined procurement and the CPO’s agenda&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/08/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2012-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2012 Agenda</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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2011 Agenda</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In this ongoing series, we revisit what defined procurement and the CPO’s agenda&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/08/01/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2011-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2011 Agenda</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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2009 Agenda</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In a new weekly series from Ardent Partners, we revisit what defined procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/25/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2009-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2009 Agenda</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>State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 1): Risk, Resilience, and the Rising Role of Data and AI</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/07/23/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you miss the recent webinar &#8220;Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/23/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-1-risk-resilience-and-the-rising-role-of-data-and-ai/">State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 1): Risk, Resilience, and the Rising Role of Data and 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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2008 Agenda</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/07/18/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2008-agenda/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2008-agenda</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In a new weekly series from Ardent Partners, we revisit what defined procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/18/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2008-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2008 Agenda</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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2007 Agenda</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/07/11/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2007-agenda/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2007-agenda</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In a new weekly series from Ardent Partners, we revisit what defined procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/11/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2007-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2007 Agenda</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: Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2025/07/07/new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join Ardent Partners and apexanalytix on July 16th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation. In today’s complex, global supply chain environment,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/07/07/new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation/">NEW WEBINAR: Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation</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>State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2006 Agenda</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The role and strategic agenda of the chief procurement officer (CPO) have evolved over the past decade. In a new weekly series from Ardent Partners, we revisit what defined procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2025/06/20/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2006-agenda/">State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2006 Agenda</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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		<title>Vendor Management Remains Core to Enterprise Innovation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s world where globalization and innovation are critical to competitive survival, chief procurement officers rely on supplier specialization more than ever. Never have suppliers been more consequential and with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/11/01/vendor-management-remains-core-to-enterprise-innovation/">Vendor Management Remains Core to Enterprise Innovation</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 — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 5: Supplier Innovation and Development</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/10/07/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today, we are wrapping up our series on supplier management technology with an article on Supplier Innovation and Development (SI&#38;D). This is an area with less attention from a technology-support&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/10/07/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 5: Supplier Innovation and Development</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 Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 4: Supplier Risk Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/23/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In our series on supplier management, we have now come to supplier risk. This is one of the most complex areas in the entire procurement technology space because risk management&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/23/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-4-supplier-risk-management/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 4: Supplier Risk Management</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: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners believes that there are “four pillars” that should serve as the foundation for any strategic sourcing program. These are the primary sub-process areas that drive all sourcing activity&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/20/cpo-rising-listicle-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing/">CPO Rising Listicle: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing</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 Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 3: Supplier Performance Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/16/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-3-supplier-performance-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-3-supplier-performance-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Three weeks ago, I started a series on the components of supplier management solutions. So far we’ve covered the platform capabilities (i.e., functionalities used across the other components/modules) and Supplier&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/16/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-3-supplier-performance-management/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 3: Supplier Performance Management</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: 8 Reasons Why a CPO Needs a Strong Strategic Sourcing Operation</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/13/cpo-rising-listicle-8-reasons-why-a-cpo-needs-a-strong-strategic-sourcing-operation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-8-reasons-why-a-cpo-needs-a-strong-strategic-sourcing-operation</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fridays (in 2024) 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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/13/cpo-rising-listicle-8-reasons-why-a-cpo-needs-a-strong-strategic-sourcing-operation/">CPO Rising Listicle: 8 Reasons Why a CPO Needs a Strong Strategic Sourcing Operation</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>CPO Rising Listicle: Achieve Best-in-Class Vendor Management Performance with Six Strategies</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/06/cpo-rising-listicle-achieve-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance-with-six-strategies/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-achieve-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance-with-six-strategies</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fridays (in 2024) 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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/06/cpo-rising-listicle-achieve-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance-with-six-strategies/">CPO Rising Listicle: Achieve Best-in-Class Vendor Management Performance with Six Strategies</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 Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 2: Supplier Information Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/09/03/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-2-supplier-information-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-2-supplier-information-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week we started a series of articles on supplier management. In that article, we covered some of the functionality that’s needed across all the components of supplier management. This&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/09/03/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-2-supplier-information-management/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 2: Supplier Information Management</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 Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 1: Platform Capabilities</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2024/08/26/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-1-platform-capabilities/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-1-platform-capabilities</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Magnus Bergfors]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Supplier management is a complex and critical activity for procurement organizations. A key problem is that many procurement professionals lack the tools needed to efficiently manage supplier relationships, information, performance,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/08/26/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-1-platform-capabilities/">Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 1: Platform Capabilities</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>Guest Article: 3 Best-Practice Tips for Running Procurement Auctions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Blake Wetzel, CEO of AIQ, a leader in procurement consulting and e-auctions. AIQ provides an end-to-end service, from performing the spend&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2024/01/24/guest-article-3-best-practice-tips-for-running-procurement-auctions/">Guest Article: 3 Best-Practice Tips for Running Procurement Auctions</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 11, 2023</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/10/11/technology-round-up-october-11-2023/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-11-2023</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:02:19 +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/2023/10/11/technology-round-up-october-11-2023/">Technology Round-Up — October 11, 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 2023: Procurement’s Biggest Challenges</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/08/14/cpo-rising-2023-procurements-biggest-challenges/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2023-procurements-biggest-challenges</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Inflation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Remote Work]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year&#8217;s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/08/14/cpo-rising-2023-procurements-biggest-challenges/">CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Biggest Challenges</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 #4: Successfully Unlocking Agility Within Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/05/30/ivalua-now-2023-dispatch-4-successfully-unlocking-agility-within-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ivalua-now-2023-dispatch-4-successfully-unlocking-agility-within-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 10:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ardent Partners analyst team descended on Nashville on May 3rd and 4th for the ivalua NOW 2023: Americas conference. This event was well attended and came on the heels&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/05/30/ivalua-now-2023-dispatch-4-successfully-unlocking-agility-within-procurement/">Ivalua NOW 2023 &#8211; Dispatch #4: Successfully Unlocking Agility Within 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>CPO Rising Listicle: Six Recommendations for Achieving Best-in-Class Vendor Management Performance</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/03/31/cpo-rising-listicle-six-recommendations-for-achieving-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-six-recommendations-for-achieving-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:02:04 +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/2023/03/31/cpo-rising-listicle-six-recommendations-for-achieving-best-in-class-vendor-management-performance/">CPO Rising Listicle: Six Recommendations for Achieving Best-in-Class Vendor Management Performance</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>Why Vendor Management Matters in 2023</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/03/29/why-vendor-management-matters-in-2023/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-vendor-management-matters-in-2023</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s global economy, managing supplier performance has become increasingly important for companies to maintain their revenues and customer satisfaction. Supplier performance can directly impact a company&#8217;s success, making it&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/03/29/why-vendor-management-matters-in-2023/">Why Vendor Management Matters in 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>Vendor Management 101: The Basics</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2023/02/13/vendor-management-101-the-basics/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=vendor-management-101-the-basics</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s world where globalization and innovation are critical to competitive survival, chief procurement officers rely on supplier specialization more than ever. Never have suppliers been more consequential and with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2023/02/13/vendor-management-101-the-basics/">Vendor Management 101: The Basics</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 22, 2022</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2022/06/22/technology-round-up-june-22-2022/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=technology-round-up-june-22-2022</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini &#38; John Yuva]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:12 +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/2022/06/22/technology-round-up-june-22-2022/">Technology Round-Up – June 22, 2022</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>Why Best-in-Class Supplier Management is Critical to CPO Success</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2021/10/19/why-best-in-class-supplier-management-is-critical-to-cpo-success/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-best-in-class-supplier-management-is-critical-to-cpo-success</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ardent Partners Monthly Webinar Series Why Best-in-Class Supplier Management is Critical to CPO Success For CPOs looking to thrive in the 2020s, Supplier Management has been the hot trend; but,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2021/10/19/why-best-in-class-supplier-management-is-critical-to-cpo-success/">Why Best-in-Class Supplier Management is Critical to CPO Success</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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