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CPO Rising 2025: Navigating Global Uncertainty & Unlocking an AI-Driven Future

By Andrew Bartolini May 12, 2025Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People, Process, Technology1 Comment

It has been my great honor to work with and research Chief Procurement Officers for so many years. Later this week, Ardent Partners will be publishing the 20th annual CPO…

Black Friday – Retail Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder

By Andrew Bartolini November 29, 2024Articles, Events

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…

CPO Rising Listicle: Replacing an Incumbent Supplier? Here are Six Considerations

By Andrew Bartolini & John Yuva October 18, 2024Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, Process, Strategy

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…

Magnus Mondays — Don’t Leave Money on the Table, Optimize!

By Magnus Bergfors June 17, 2024Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, General, People, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

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…

Procurement 2024: BIG Prediction – Buyer Beware: “Fake News” Invades Supply Markets

By Andrew Bartolini February 23, 2024Articles, Events, General, People, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy

For more than a decade, Ardent Partners’ senior analyst team has gathered in Boston for a multi-day company strategy and planning meeting. The team dedicates itself to reviewing the prior…

Best of 2023: CPO Rising Listicle — Six Things to Help Prepare for a Supplier Negotiation

By Andrew Bartolini January 12, 2024Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the…

Best of 2023: CPO Rising Listicle — Six Recommendations to Mitigate Supplier Risk

By Andrew Bartolini December 22, 2023Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Lists, Process, Strategy, Technology

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year…

Black Friday – Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder

By Andrew Bartolini November 24, 2023Articles, Events

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…

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 Considerations When Replacing an Incumbent Supplier

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