CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution (New Webinar)
Ardent Partners Monthly Webinar Series CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution 2022 will be one of the most challenging years yet for CPOs and their teams. But there is also…
The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 2
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…
The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 1
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…
Three Breakthrough Procurement Technology Predictions for 2022
For nearly a decade, our team gathers to discuss and review the prior year and lay out plans for the new one. We review, in depth, the key findings and…
To BoB or Not to BoB? That is the Question (Part 1)
Suites or Best of Breed (aka “BoB”) For most enterprises in 2021, technology has become a powerful enabler of the sustainable efficiencies and strategic value that can transform operations and…
CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution
In 2022, more procurement departments than ever before are mining new insights and impacting performance with the use of advanced analytics. As long time analysts, it is clear that a…
AP 2022 BIG Trends: ePayments Rapid Expansion, Cash Remains King, and AP Gets Holistic
Today, we look at three important Accounts Payables’ BIG Trends for 2022. Big Trend #1 – ePayments Continue their Rapid Expansion The restrictions put in place because of the pandemic…
Introducing Arkestro and Predictive Procurement Orchestration
Conference season is upon us and my team and I will be slowly wading back into the waters for the first time since the shutdown. Trip #1 for me was…
Use Cases for Data and Intelligent Procurement
Ardent Partners' 17th annual State of Procurement report -- CPO Rising 2022: The Data Revolution -- is coming soon and I want to thank the 350+ procurement leaders who've taken…
Technology Round-up – February 18, 2022
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few major announcements from 2022. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management…