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Magnus Mondays — Graphite Connect: Supplier Management, Network Style

By Magnus Bergfors January 29, 2024Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, General, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

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…

Ardent Partners Hires Magnus Bergfors, former Gartner Analyst

By Andrew Bartolini November 1, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Procurement Rising, Strategy, Technology

[Publisher’s Note: It goes without saying that we're excited to make today’s announcement. I have known Magnus for more than a decade, first as the primary procurement analyst at rival…

CPO Rising 2023: The Big Data Tipping Point

By Andrew Bartolini October 23, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Process, Strategy, Technology

Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year'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…

CPO Rising Listicle: Six Ways to Ensure a Smooth Transition to a New Supplier

By Andrew Bartolini October 13, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, Process, Strategy

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…

CPO Rising Listicle: Six Ways a Top-Performing AP Operation Benefits the CFO

By John Yuva September 15, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Strategy

CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Capabilities in 2023

By Andrew Bartolini August 28, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Strategy

CPO Rising 2023: Procurement’s Top Achievements in Last 25 Years (Part 1)

By Andrew Bartolini July 31, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Strategy, Technology

CPO Rising Listicle: Six Considerations When Replacing an Incumbent Supplier

By Andrew Bartolini & John Yuva July 28, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, Process, Strategy

Ivalua NOW 2023 – Dispatch #3: Managing Supply Chains in the Age of Volatility

By John Yuva May 22, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, General, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

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…

CPO Rising Listicle: Four Most Important Things to Have on Hand When Negotiating a Supplier Contract

By Andrew Bartolini & John Yuva May 12, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy