Technology Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/technology/ Analyst-led research and intelligence for the procurement community. Fri, 22 May 2026 17:41:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cporising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPOR-Favicon-75x75.png Technology Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/technology/ 32 32 Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The Year of Pilots and Mass Experimentation” https://cporising.com/2026/05/22/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-year-of-pilots-and-mass-experimentation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-year-of-pilots-and-mass-experimentation Fri, 22 May 2026 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55358 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — May 20, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/05/20/procuretech-pulse-may-20-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-may-20-2026 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55382 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse 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…

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]]> Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “The AI Siphon: Where the Procurement Budget Goes to Live” https://cporising.com/2026/05/15/winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-ai-siphon-where-the-procurement-budget-goes-to-live/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-2026-the-cpo-45-second-briefing-the-ai-siphon-where-the-procurement-budget-goes-to-live Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:42 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55276 Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how procurement evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help…

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]]> The Front Door Problem: A Deep Dive into Zycus Merlin Intake (Part One) https://cporising.com/2026/05/04/the-front-door-problem-a-deep-dive-into-zycus-merlin-intake-part-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-front-door-problem-a-deep-dive-into-zycus-merlin-intake-part-one Mon, 04 May 2026 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55320 Every procurement transformation has a blind spot, and for most enterprises, it sits right at the beginning of the process. Not at sourcing. Not at contracts. Not even at purchase…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — April 29, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/04/29/procuretech-pulse-april-29-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-april-29-2026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55314 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse 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…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — March 25, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026 https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:02:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55212 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse 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…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2026/03/25/procuretech-pulse-march-25-2026/feed/ 1 The Seat Is Dead: How AI Is Rewriting Software Economics https://cporising.com/2026/03/19/the-seat-is-dead-how-ai-is-rewriting-software-economics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-seat-is-dead-how-ai-is-rewriting-software-economics Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:01:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55197 The Seat Is Dead: Why AI Is Forcing a Fundamental Rewrite of Software Economics AI is not just changing how work gets done, it is redefining what enterprises pay for.…

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]]> LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 2) https://cporising.com/2026/03/18/levelpath-levelup-ace-hardware-acrisure-keynotes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=levelpath-levelup-ace-hardware-acrisure-keynotes Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55187 LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 2) Today’s article highlights the keynote addresses by Ace Hardware and Acrisure from Levelpath’s 2026 conference.…

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]]> LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 1) https://cporising.com/2026/03/17/levelpath-levelup-conference-keynote-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=levelpath-levelup-conference-keynote-1 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:01:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55177 LevelUp 2026: How Levelpath (and Its Customers) Are Rewriting the Procurement AI Playbook (Part 1) This article is the first of two that discusses Levelpath’s inaugural LevelUp 2026 conference held…

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]]> Procurement Trends 2026 (Part Two): Entering the Age of Autonomous Procurement https://cporising.com/2026/03/16/procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-trends-2026-part-two-entering-the-age-of-autonomous-procurement Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:02:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55108 We are launching a new article series based on Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2026: BIG Trends and Predictions. The original session delivered forward-looking insights designed to help procurement leaders…

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]]> Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (III) https://cporising.com/2026/03/02/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-iii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-iii Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:02:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54932 The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/02/25/procuretech-pulse-feb-25-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procuretech-pulse-feb-25-2026 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=55000 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse 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…

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]]> Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (II) https://cporising.com/2026/02/23/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-2 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54924 The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO https://cporising.com/2026/02/18/new-webinar-from-systems-of-engagement-to-systems-of-action-agentic-ai-steps-into-the-cpos-spotlight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-from-systems-of-engagement-to-systems-of-action-agentic-ai-steps-into-the-cpos-spotlight Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54973 Join Ardent Partners and Zycus on February 26th (2 PM ET) as they discuss From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO. Procurement leaders have spent the…

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]]> Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (I) https://cporising.com/2026/02/17/analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-i/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyst-insight-generation-next-sap-aribas-ai-rebuild-i Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:01:52 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54920 The recent announcement of “next-gen SAP Ariba,” a complete architectural rebuild of SAP Ariba’s market-leading Source-to-Pay (“S2P”) suite is a major industry event. With availability set for February 2026, this…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft https://cporising.com/2026/02/13/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft-2 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54945 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> ProcureTech Pulse — February 4, 2026 https://cporising.com/2026/02/04/technology-round-up-february-4-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-february-4-2026 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:02:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54883 CPO Rising’s ProcureTech Pulse 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…

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]]> Announcing The 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Advisor Report https://cporising.com/2026/02/02/announcing-the-2026-ap-automation-and-payments-technology-advisor-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-the-2026-ap-automation-and-payments-technology-advisor-report Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54868 The 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Advisor Report – Built for How AP Actually Works The AP automation and payments technology market has never been more crowded or more…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP https://cporising.com/2026/01/26/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54799 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Best of 2025: Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management https://cporising.com/2026/01/23/best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:02:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54806 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. Did you miss…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs https://cporising.com/2026/01/12/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:02:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54796 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit https://cporising.com/2026/01/07/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54793 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Best of 2025: Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management https://cporising.com/2026/01/05/best-of-2025-part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:02:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54804 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. Did you miss…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua https://cporising.com/2026/01/02/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:02:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54790 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Best of 2025: AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro https://cporising.com/2025/12/29/best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2025-ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:02:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54784 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2025 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2026. A New AI…

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]]> Building Long-Term Procurement Transformation Through Scalable, Human-Centered AI https://cporising.com/2025/12/11/building-long-term-procurement-transformation-through-scalable-human-centered-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-long-term-procurement-transformation-through-scalable-human-centered-ai Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:02:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54721 Procurement leaders gathered at DPW/Amsterdam recently to discuss the latest in digital procurement innovation and transformation. Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, moderated the session “Fast-Track…

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]]> Fast-Tracking AI in Procurement: How Leaders Are Adopting, Scaling, and Succeeding https://cporising.com/2025/12/02/fast-tracking-ai-in-procurement-how-leaders-are-adopting-scaling-and-succeeding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fast-tracking-ai-in-procurement-how-leaders-are-adopting-scaling-and-succeeding Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:02:52 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54704 Procurement leaders gathered at DPW/Amsterdam recently to discuss the latest in digital procurement innovation and transformation. Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, moderated the session “Fast-Track…

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]]> State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2023 Agenda https://cporising.com/2025/10/24/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2023-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2023-agenda Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:02:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54544 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…

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]]> The Metrics that Matter in 2025 (Part One): Spend Under Management Continues Rising https://cporising.com/2025/10/20/the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-one-spend-under-management-continues-rising/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-metrics-that-matter-in-2025-part-one-spend-under-management-continues-rising Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:03:43 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54575 Did you miss the recent webinar “Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2025,” featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Paul Blake, Senior Director, Engagement at…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — October 15, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/10/15/technology-round-up-october-15-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-15-2025 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54549 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2022 Agenda https://cporising.com/2025/10/10/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2022-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2022-agenda Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54521 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…

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]]> The Unexpected Gains from a CPO and CFO Alliance https://cporising.com/2025/10/08/the-unexpected-gains-from-a-cpo-and-cfo-alliance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-unexpected-gains-from-a-cpo-and-cfo-alliance Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:02:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54472 [Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Nick Drewe, COO for Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its…

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]]> State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2021 Agenda https://cporising.com/2025/09/26/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2021-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2021-agenda Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:02:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54508 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…

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]]> State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2019 Agenda https://cporising.com/2025/09/19/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2019-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2019-agenda Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54502 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…

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]]> State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2018 Agenda https://cporising.com/2025/09/12/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2018-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2018-agenda Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54485 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…

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]]> The Missing Link in AI Success: Intelligent Integration https://cporising.com/2025/09/10/the-missing-link-in-ai-success-intelligent-integration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-missing-link-in-ai-success-intelligent-integration Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:02:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54481 [Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Robert Reynolds, Co-founder and CEO for Tangible Intelligence, which creates Business as a Service offerings that solve businesses’ rote and mundane work,…

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]]> State of Procurement (A Retrospective): Insights from the 2017 Agenda https://cporising.com/2025/09/05/state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2017-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-procurement-a-retrospective-insights-from-the-2017-agenda Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:02:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54459 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…

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]]> Guest Article: Procurement Can Steady Your Supply Chain https://cporising.com/2025/08/11/procurement-can-steady-your-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-can-steady-your-supply-chain Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54426 [Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its solutions enable procurement to…

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]]> State of Supplier Management 2025 (Part 2): Driving Supplier Management Maturity Through Digital Transformation and Data Confidence https://cporising.com/2025/07/30/state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-2-driving-supplier-management-maturity-through-digital-transformation-and-data-confidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-supplier-management-2025-part-2-driving-supplier-management-maturity-through-digital-transformation-and-data-confidence Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:02:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54382 Did you miss the recent webinar “Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation, featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and William McNeill, VP,…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Proactive Supplier Risk Management Requires a Solid Data Foundation https://cporising.com/2025/07/07/new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-proactive-supplier-risk-management-requires-a-solid-data-foundation Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54328 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,…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — June 11, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/06/11/technology-round-up-june-11-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-june-11-2025 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:02:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54258 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> Coupa Inspire 2025: AAA Rating – Autonomous Trade, AI, and Acquisitions https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coupa-inspire-2025-aaa-rating-autonomous-trade-ai-and-acquisitions Wed, 14 May 2025 21:16:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54214 Through the years, Ardent Partners has attended every in-person Coupa Inspire, til now anyway (despite our plans, it was not in the cards for us this year). Nonetheless, Coupa Inspire…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — May 14, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/05/14/technology-round-up-may-14-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-may-14-2025 Wed, 14 May 2025 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54209 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> CPO Rising 2025: Navigating Global Uncertainty & Unlocking an AI-Driven Future https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 10:02:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54199 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…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/05/12/cpo-rising-2025-navigating-global-uncertainty-unlocking-an-ai-driven-future/feed/ 2 Technology Round-Up — April 30, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/04/30/technology-round-up-april-30-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-april-30-2025 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:02:19 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54170 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Agiloft https://cporising.com/2025/04/28/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-agiloft Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54158 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — April 9, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/04/09/technology-round-up-april-9-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-april-9-2025 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:02:40 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54104 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Globality https://cporising.com/2025/03/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-globality Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53776 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management https://cporising.com/2025/03/21/part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-two-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:02:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=54043 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology, that shed light on reaching the next level of procurement performance by building a…

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]]> Part One: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management https://cporising.com/2025/03/14/part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-one-scale-new-heights-how-technology-is-transforming-spend-management Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:02:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53771 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology, that shed light on reaching the next level of procurement performance by building a…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with GEP https://cporising.com/2025/03/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-gep Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:02:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53765 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action — Procurement, Part 3 https://cporising.com/2025/03/07/cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-ai-in-action-procurement-part-3 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:02:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53740 It’s Friday, which means we’re sharing 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 teams…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Fairmarkit https://cporising.com/2025/03/05/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-fairmarkit Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:02:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53745 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs https://cporising.com/2025/02/26/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-oro-labs Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53719 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Precoro https://cporising.com/2025/02/19/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-precoro Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:02:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53700 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Build in Agility and Source More https://cporising.com/2025/02/17/magnus-mondays-build-in-agility-and-source-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-build-in-agility-and-source-more Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:02:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53695 The fact we are living in times of uncertainty should not have escaped anyone at this point. It’s been pointed out continually by pundits, with most CPOs aware of it…

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]]> AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Ivalua https://cporising.com/2025/02/12/ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-action-procurement-a-conversation-with-ivalua Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:02:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53670 A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Don’t Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation https://cporising.com/2025/02/10/magnus-mondays-dont-over-complicate-your-clm-implementation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-dont-over-complicate-your-clm-implementation Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:02:18 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53682 A while back I wrote an article about Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) that looked at the two major parts of these solutions and why it’s so important to set a…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — February 5, 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/02/05/technology-round-up-february-5-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-february-5-2025 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53662 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition https://cporising.com/2025/02/03/magnus-mondays-reprisal-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-make-vs-buy-procurement-tech-edition Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:02:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53654 [**Today, we’re running a “best of” Magnus Mondays post, reprising a popular topic of the series. Magnus returns next week with new content for February.] In a recent article, I…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Charts, Ratings, Quadrants, and Classifications https://cporising.com/2025/01/27/magnus-mondays-charts-ratings-quadrants-and-classifications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-charts-ratings-quadrants-and-classifications Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53628 So, apparently a popular (at least in some circles) figure in the procurement technology space retired last week. Dr. Elouise Epstein created the so-called spider chart back in 2017. I…

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]]> Guest Article: Layoffs Haven’t Worked. It’s Time to Try Something New. https://cporising.com/2025/01/24/guest-article-layoffs-havent-worked-its-time-to-try-something-new/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guest-article-layoffs-havent-worked-its-time-to-try-something-new Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53611 [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…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Four Things I Want to See in 2025 https://cporising.com/2025/01/20/magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-four-things-i-want-to-see-in-2025 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53595 It’s January of 2025 and we’re back with a new Magnus Monday article! This time of the year there tends to be plenty of predictions flying around, so I thought…

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]]> Best of 2024: CPO Rising Listicle: Open Your Mind to New Technology (5 Reasons) https://cporising.com/2025/01/17/best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-cpo-rising-listicle-open-your-mind-to-new-technology-5-reasons Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53580 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. Fridays means that…

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]]> Best of 2024: eSourcing 2.0: Making the Case in 2024 https://cporising.com/2025/01/08/best-of-2024-esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024 https://cporising.com/2025/01/08/best-of-2024-esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53544 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. If you missed…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2025/01/08/best-of-2024-esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024/feed/ 0 Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — The Two Levels of Supplier Management Tech https://cporising.com/2024/12/30/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-the-two-levels-of-supplier-management-tech Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:02:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53529 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Part Three: Expanding Procurement’s Influence — Connecting Strategy, Users, and Technology https://cporising.com/2024/12/20/part-three-expanding-procurements-influence-connecting-strategy-users-and-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=part-three-expanding-procurements-influence-connecting-strategy-users-and-technology Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:02:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53473 Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurement’s Influence and Impact, that shed light on how procurement can deliver greater value by focusing on…

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]]> Best Of 2024: Can Amazon “Reshape” the Procurement Industry? https://cporising.com/2024/12/18/best-of-2024-can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:02:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53510 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays — Why Is There No “Mega Vendor” in the Procurement Space? https://cporising.com/2024/12/16/best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-why-is-there-no-mega-vendor-in-the-procurement-space/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2024-magnus-mondays-why-is-there-no-mega-vendor-in-the-procurement-space Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:02:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53501   Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — 2024: The Year in Review https://cporising.com/2024/12/09/magnus-mondays-2024-the-year-in-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-2024-the-year-in-review Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:02:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53480 While the year is not officially over until a few more weeks, we are getting closer to the holidays, and this will be the last Magnus Monday article for this…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — December 4, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/12/04/technology-round-up-december-4-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-december-4-2024 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53456 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> Black Friday – Retail Shopping, Supply Chains, and Sales Reminder https://cporising.com/2024/11/29/black-friday-retail-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-friday-retail-shopping-supply-chains-and-sales-reminder Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:02:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53434 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…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: CPO 2025: Evaluating the Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing https://cporising.com/2024/11/27/new-webinar-cpo-2025-evaluating-the-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-cpo-2025-evaluating-the-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:02:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53419 Join Ardent Partners and Coupa on December 11th (2 PM ET) as they discuss CPO 2025: Evaluating the Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing. The pressure on procurement to deliver savings…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — When Procurement Tech Projects Fail https://cporising.com/2024/11/25/magnus-mondays-when-procurement-tech-projects-fail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-when-procurement-tech-projects-fail Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:02:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53422 A big IT project has been all over the news in Sweden recently. Two regions (a region is a fairly large public entity that is responsible for public healthcare and…

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]]> Evolution Continues in Contract Management https://cporising.com/2024/11/22/evolution-continues-in-contract-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evolution-continues-in-contract-management Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:02:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53426 Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Flexibility or Control? Why Not Both? https://cporising.com/2024/11/18/magnus-mondays-flexibility-or-control-why-not-both/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-flexibility-or-control-why-not-both Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:02:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53411 For the last decade or so, the go-to solution for automating the Procure to Pay (P2P) process has been … wait for it … P2P suites. The P2P process covers…

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]]> What Does “Team” Mean for Procurement in a FOW-Led World? https://cporising.com/2024/11/15/what-does-team-mean-for-procurement-in-a-fow-led-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-team-mean-for-procurement-in-a-fow-led-world Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53403 What does the concept of “team” mean for procurement in today’s remote and hybrid enterprises? Many workplaces continue to operate with dispersed teams. With the criticality of teamwork to execute…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Why Not Generative AI? https://cporising.com/2024/11/11/magnus-mondays-why-not-generative-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-why-not-generative-ai Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:02:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53385 Like most of us in the procurement tech world, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about generative AI (GenAI) lately. While some critical voices have started to make themselves heard,…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Feature, Product, or Company? https://cporising.com/2024/11/04/magnus-mondays-feature-product-or-company/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-feature-product-or-company Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:02:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53363 When I joined Ardent Partners a year ago, my very first article was about the proliferation of procurement solutions. My experience at the DPW conference and, perhaps to a lesser…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — October 30, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/10/30/technology-round-up-october-30-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-30-2024 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:02:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53352 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Services and CoEs in a Next-Gen Procurement Tech World https://cporising.com/2024/10/28/magnus-mondays-services-and-coes-in-a-next-gen-procurement-tech-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-services-and-coes-in-a-next-gen-procurement-tech-world Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:02:00 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53344 During the last couple of weeks, I’ve attended a few great conferences (shoutout to Zip, Keelvar, DPW and SAP). Several discussions and observations from these conferences point to how the…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — October 16, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/10/16/technology-round-up-october-16-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-16-2024 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53311 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 5: Supplier Innovation and Development https://cporising.com/2024/10/07/magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-supplier-management-tech-series-part-5-supplier-innovation-and-development Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53282 Today, we are wrapping up our series on supplier management technology with an article on Supplier Innovation and Development (SI&D). This is an area with less attention from a technology-support…

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]]> Can Amazon “Reshape” the Procurement Industry? https://cporising.com/2024/10/04/can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-amazon-reshape-the-procurement-industry Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53288 As one of the few industry analysts with roughly a quarter century focused on and working in procurement, it was surprising to me how little I knew about the multi-billion…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/10/02/technology-round-up-october-2-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-october-2-2024 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:02:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53269 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — Zip Forward 2024 — When Procurement Flows, Business Flows https://cporising.com/2024/09/30/magnus-mondays-zip-forward-2024-when-procurement-flows-business-flows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-zip-forward-2024-when-procurement-flows-business-flows Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:02:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53264 Last week I had the pleasure of attending Zip’s annual user conference Zip Forward. It was hosted at the iconic SF Jazz in central San Francisco. It marked my second…

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]]> eSourcing 2.0: Making the Case in 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/09/27/esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024 https://cporising.com/2024/09/27/esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:02:52 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53259 If you missed yesterday’s webinar “Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy,” I emphasized the critical importance that eSourcing technology plays in a strategic sourcing program when it comes…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2024/09/27/esourcing-2-0-making-the-case-in-2024/feed/ 0 CPO Rising Listicle: Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing https://cporising.com/2024/09/20/cpo-rising-listicle-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-four-pillars-of-strategic-sourcing Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:02:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53237 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…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — September 18, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/09/18/technology-round-up-september-18-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-september-18-2024 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:02:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53221 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy https://cporising.com/2024/09/17/new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-sprint-to-sourcing-gold-optimize-your-procurement-strategy Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:02:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53199 Join Ardent Partners and Market Dojo on September 26th (2 PM ET) for a discussion on Sprint to Sourcing Gold: Optimize Your Procurement Strategy. As they prepare to close out…

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]]> Announcing Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor Report https://cporising.com/2024/09/09/ardent-partners-strategic-sourcing-technology-advisor-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-strategic-sourcing-technology-advisor-2024 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:02:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53182 We are happy to announce the official launch of Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor report. This is a report designed to guide sourcing and procurement teams through the…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — September 4, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/09/04/technology-round-up-september-4-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-september-4-2024 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:02:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53178 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Automation: Procurement in the Fast Lane: Key Metrics for the CPO’s Dashboard https://cporising.com/2024/08/21/new-webinar-beyond-automation-procurement-in-the-fast-lane-key-metrics-for-the-cpos-dashboard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-beyond-automation-procurement-in-the-fast-lane-key-metrics-for-the-cpos-dashboard Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:02:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53123 Join Ardent Partners and Ivalua on September 5th (10 AM ET) for a discussion on Beyond Automation: Procurement in the Fast Lane: Key Metrics for the CPO’s Dashboard. On the…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing https://cporising.com/2024/08/19/magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-the-proliferation-of-esourcing Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:02:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53103 A couple of months ago I wrote an article on innovation in the eSourcing space. New (relatively at least) solution providers like Globality, Pactum, Arkestro, and Fairmarkit have entered the…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — August 14, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/08/14/technology-round-up-august-14-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-august-14-2024 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:02:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53094 CPO Rising’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…

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]]> Magnus Mondays — A Couple of Truths on IM&PPO and S2P Solutions https://cporising.com/2024/08/12/a-couple-of-truths-on-imppo-and-s2p-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-couple-of-truths-on-imppo-and-s2p-solutions Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:02:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53085 This summer I’ve done considerable research into the Intake Management and Procurement Process Orchestration (IM&PPO) space. It’s a relatively new and exciting area and an example of the resurgence of…

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]]> Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Category Management: All Talk No Action? https://cporising.com/2024/08/05/magnus-mondays-reprisal-category-management-all-talk-no-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-category-management-all-talk-no-action Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:02:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=52926 [**Over the next few weeks, we’ll be running “best of” Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — July 31, 2024 https://cporising.com/2024/07/31/technology-round-up-july-31-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-july-31-2024 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:02:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=53034 CPO Rising’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 management…

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]]> Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Three Areas Where AI Can Help You Today https://cporising.com/2024/07/29/magnus-mondays-reprisal-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-three-areas-where-ai-can-help-you-today Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=52923 [**Over the next few weeks, we’ll be running “best of” Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]…

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]]> Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — It’s Time to Improve eSourcing Adoption https://cporising.com/2024/07/22/magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magnus-mondays-reprisal-its-time-to-improve-esourcing-adoption Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:02:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=52917 [**Over the next few weeks, we’ll be running “best of” Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]…

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