Transformation Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/transformation/ Analyst-led research and intelligence for the procurement community. Fri, 08 May 2026 14:12:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cporising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPOR-Favicon-75x75.png Transformation Archives - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT https://cporising.com/tag/transformation/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> L&T Energy-Hydrocarbon Delivers Transformative Results https://cporising.com/2024/01/16/lt-energy-hydrocarbon-delivers-transformative-results/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lt-energy-hydrocarbon-delivers-transformative-results Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:02:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48774 The inaugural AP Honors Ceremony celebrated the accounts payable profession and recognized excellence in the field. During the ceremony, Ardent Partners presented awards for outstanding performance and execution in the…

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]]> 2023 AP Honors Profile: A Calling to Lead https://cporising.com/2024/01/11/2023-ap-honors-profile-a-calling-to-lead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-ap-honors-profile-a-calling-to-lead Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:02:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48768 The inaugural AP Honors Ceremony celebrated the accounts payable profession and recognized excellence in the field. During the ceremony, Ardent Partners presented awards for outstanding performance and execution in the…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Seven Factors for a Successful Procurement Transformation https://cporising.com/2023/12/15/cpo-rising-listicle-seven-factors-for-a-successful-procurement-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-seven-factors-for-a-successful-procurement-transformation Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:02:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=48716 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…

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]]> Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Transformative Spend Analytics https://cporising.com/2023/06/26/procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-transformative-spend-analytics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-transformative-spend-analytics Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:02:19 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47974 Today, we look back at a “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series excerpt from an episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast featuring Jim Polak, former Director of General Purchasing at PPG…

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]]> CPO Rising Listicle: Seven Success Factors for a Procurement Transformation https://cporising.com/2023/03/17/cpo-rising-listicle-seven-success-factors-for-a-procurement-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-seven-success-factors-for-a-procurement-transformation Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:02:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47419 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…

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]]> Best of 2022: Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Building Credibility for Indirect Procurement https://cporising.com/2023/01/20/best-of-2022-procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-building-credibility-for-indirect-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2022-procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-building-credibility-for-indirect-procurement Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47109 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2022 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Building Credibility for Indirect Procurement https://cporising.com/2022/09/19/procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-building-credibility-for-indirect-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-building-credibility-for-indirect-procurement Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46705 Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2022 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast – Jim Polak, former Director of General Purchasing at PPG Industries…

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]]> Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Transforming Through Spend Analytics https://cporising.com/2022/09/12/procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-transforming-through-spend-analytics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-experts-on-cpo-rising-transforming-through-spend-analytics Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46674 Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2022 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast – Jim Polak, former Director of General Purchasing at PPG Industries…

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]]> Is Your Procurement Transformation Built to Last? https://cporising.com/2022/08/03/is-your-procurement-transformation-built-to-last/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-procurement-transformation-built-to-last Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:18 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46516 There are many ways to begin a procurement transformation – an initiative may start with a focus in either strategic sourcing or operational procurement, or it may pursue a “Big…

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]]> Honeywell @IvaluaNow: Rethinking Procurement for Today’s World https://cporising.com/2022/06/01/honeywell-ivaluanow-rethinking-procurement-for-todays-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=honeywell-ivaluanow-rethinking-procurement-for-todays-world Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46185 Leading supply management suite provider, Ivalua, recently held its annual user conference Ivalua Now as an in-person (but also virtual) event in Washington, D.C. It was another stellar showing of…

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]]> Procurement Transformation: Best-in-Class Strategies for Hospitality CPOs https://cporising.com/2022/03/11/hospitality-cpos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hospitality-cpos Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:00:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45865 Event season is ramping up and the Ardent team will be making a few appearances at user conferences and other industry shows. We are, however, not going to host the…

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]]> Best of 2021: Transforming Procurement in Five Easy Steps https://cporising.com/2022/01/10/best-of-2021-transforming-procurement-in-five-easy-steps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2021-transforming-procurement-in-five-easy-steps Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45563 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2021 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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]]> Announcing The CPO Honors 2021 Award Winners https://cporising.com/2021/11/16/announcing-the-cpo-honors-2021-award-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-the-cpo-honors-2021-award-winners Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:30:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45394 With more than 230 nominations submitted and evaluated, I am very pleased to announce the finalists for The CPO Honors 2021 Awards, held on November 16th. The CPO Honors winners…

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]]> Recommendations for P2P Success https://cporising.com/2021/11/03/recommendations-for-p2p-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recommendations-for-p2p-success Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45232 There are many paths to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) excellence and many starting points. A P2P automation project may start with a focus in one area within either accounts payable or procurement…

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]]> Building a Strong P2P Foundation https://cporising.com/2021/10/27/building-a-strong-p2p-foundation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-a-strong-p2p-foundation Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45229 There are many paths to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) excellence and many starting points. A P2P automation project may start with a focus in one area within either accounts payable or procurement…

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]]> The P2P Blueprint for Success https://cporising.com/2021/10/20/the-p2p-blueprint-for-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-p2p-blueprint-for-success Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45226 A successful P2P project can start in many different areas and travel many different paths; but, before an enterprise begins its P2P journey, it should have a sense of where…

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]]> Now Accepting Nominations for CPO Honors 2021 https://cporising.com/2021/09/14/now-accepting-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=now-accepting-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2021 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45095 Ardent Partners is excited to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the sixth-annual CPO Honors The sixth annual CPO Honors Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the procurement…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: How New or Improved Technologies Can Transform Procurement – Supplier Management https://cporising.com/2021/08/12/throwback-thursday-how-new-or-improved-technologies-can-transform-procurement-supplier-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-how-new-or-improved-technologies-can-transform-procurement-supplier-management Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:43 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44960 [Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback” series with a look at how improved technologies can transform procurement] As Chief Procurement Officers (“CPOs”) and procurement practitioners move forward, they have the…

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]]> Upcoming Webinar: The Transformation of the Agile Workforce https://cporising.com/2021/07/07/upcoming-webinar-the-transformation-of-the-agile-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-webinar-the-transformation-of-the-agile-workforce Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44834 Last year, Ardent Partners predicted that the global business landscape would experience a sharp uptick in the utilization of non-employee labor as a direct result of the pandemic’s sweeping impact…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps – Step Five (Part 2): External Stakeholder Engagement https://cporising.com/2021/05/11/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-five-part-2-external-stakeholder-engagement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-five-part-2-external-stakeholder-engagement Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44484 Procurement transformation has become a familiar topic here on CPO Rising, particularly over the past couple of years when it has become increasingly clear that what got procurement departments where…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps – Step Four: Knowledge Management https://cporising.com/2021/04/23/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-four-knowledge-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-four-knowledge-management Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44343 Procurement transformation has become a familiar topic here on CPO Rising, particularly over the past couple of years when it has become increasingly clear that what got procurement departments where…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps: Step Three – Technology https://cporising.com/2021/04/16/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-three-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-three-technology Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44289 Procurement transformation has become a familiar topic here on CPO Rising, particularly over the past couple of years when it has become increasingly clear that what got procurement departments where…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps: Step Two – Processes https://cporising.com/2021/04/09/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-two-processes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-two-processes Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:00:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44248 Procurement transformation has become a familiar topic here on CPO Rising, particularly over the past couple of years when it has become increasingly clear that what got procurement departments where…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Steps: Step One – People https://cporising.com/2021/04/02/transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-one-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-steps-step-one-people Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:00:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44217 Procurement transformation has become a familiar topic here on CPO Rising, particularly over the past couple of years when it has become increasingly clear that what got procurement departments where…

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]]> Transforming Procurement in Five Easy Steps https://cporising.com/2021/03/26/transforming-procurement-in-five-easy-steps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-procurement-in-five-easy-steps Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44174 One of the challenges to studying a phenomenon (also known as a dependent variable) is to forego assigning causation to a single independent variable without considering other potential variables and…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – Global Economies & CPO Control https://cporising.com/2021/03/22/procurement-2021-big-predictions-global-economies-cpo-control/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-predictions-global-economies-cpo-control Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44126 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Predictions – Procurement Performance & Global Supply Chain https://cporising.com/2021/03/15/procurement-2021-big-predictions-procurement-performance-global-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-predictions-procurement-performance-global-supply-chain Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44090 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions, extreme threats,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Trends: Technology is the Linchpin to Procurement Operations https://cporising.com/2021/03/08/procurement-2021-big-trends-technology-is-the-linchpin-to-procurement-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-trends-technology-is-the-linchpin-to-procurement-operations Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44054 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Prediction – Big Data & AI Make Major Impacts https://cporising.com/2021/03/01/procurement-2021-big-prediction-big-data-ai-make-major-impacts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-prediction-big-data-ai-make-major-impacts Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43998 While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, 2021 begins after a truly unprecedented year. In 2020, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams were forced to face massive disruptions,…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Prediction – Procurement Drives Business Strategies https://cporising.com/2021/02/22/procurement-2021-big-prediction-procurement-drives-business-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-prediction-procurement-drives-business-strategies Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43898 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from the…

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]]> Procurement 2021 Big Trends – More Uncertainty https://cporising.com/2021/02/15/procurement-2021-big-trends-more-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-big-trends-more-uncertainty Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43842 [Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its procurement-themed report, “Procurement 2021: Big Trends and Predictions”. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key discussion points from…

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]]> Procurement 2021: A Few BIG Trends https://cporising.com/2021/01/29/procurement-2021-a-few-big-trends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-2021-a-few-big-trends Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43700 The Process to Develop Ardent’s Annual BIG Trends and Predictions List Earlier this week, nearly 1,000 of you registered for our 8th annual Procurement: BIG Trends and Predictions webinar. If…

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]]> Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Digitization) https://cporising.com/2021/01/22/best-of-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-digitization/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-digitization Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43633 In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: Artificial Intelligence: Making the Procurement World Smarter https://cporising.com/2020/12/03/throwback-thursday-artificial-intelligence-making-the-procurement-world-smarter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-artificial-intelligence-making-the-procurement-world-smarter Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43381 [Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on artificial intelligence in the world of procurement.] If procurement 4.0 technologies are making the world…

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]]> Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Three Pillars for Managing a Remote (and Productive) Workforce Session https://cporising.com/2020/11/30/ardents-2k20-series-three-pillars-for-managing-a-remote-and-productive-workforce-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardents-2k20-series-three-pillars-for-managing-a-remote-and-productive-workforce-session Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43348 Ardent Partners hosted The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Series – The Resiliency Imperative as a way to bring together our global community of procurement, finance, and supply management professionals and collectively tackle…

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]]> CPO Rising – 20/20 Vision (Session 2) https://cporising.com/2020/11/17/cpo-rising-20-20-vision-session-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-20-20-vision-session-2 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:00:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43245 The post CPO Rising – 20/20 Vision (Session 2) appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

]]> Countdown to the CPO Honors 2020 Ceremony… https://cporising.com/2020/09/25/countdown-to-the-cpo-honors-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=countdown-to-the-cpo-honors-2020 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42900 Today’s article is a friendly reminder that there are only three weeks left to nominate your favorite CPOs, procurement leaders and teams for their performance. On November 17th, Ardent Partners…

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]]> REMINDER – Submit Nominations for CPO Honors 2020 https://cporising.com/2020/08/14/reminder-submit-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reminder-submit-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2020 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:00:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42668 Today’s article is a friendly reminder that this fall, Ardent Partners will recognize Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), their teams, and a select group of industry experts and providers for outstanding…

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]]> Throwback Thursday – CPO Rising 2015: The Agility Agenda https://cporising.com/2020/07/09/throwback-thursday-cpo-rising-2015-the-agility-agenda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-cpo-rising-2015-the-agility-agenda Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:00:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42383 Over the past few Thursdays, I have been highlighting the 15 annual CPO/State of Procurement reports that I have written. After several years of focusing on the importance of procurement…

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]]> Ardent Partners Announces the Full Agenda for The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Summit on May 7th https://cporising.com/2020/05/01/ardent-partners-announces-the-full-agenda-for-the-cpo-rising-2k20-virtual-summit-on-may-7th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-announces-the-full-agenda-for-the-cpo-rising-2k20-virtual-summit-on-may-7th Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41748 We’re pleased to announce the full agenda for The CPO Rising 2K20 Virtual Summit scheduled for next Thursday, May 7th. Register to watch 12 C-level executives present ideas, strategies, and insights…

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]]> The Resiliency Imperative – The Three Pillars of Managing a Remote (and Productive) Workforce (Session 10 Overview) https://cporising.com/2020/04/22/the-resiliency-imperative-the-three-pillars-of-managing-a-remote-and-productive-workforce-session-10-overview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-resiliency-imperative-the-three-pillars-of-managing-a-remote-and-productive-workforce-session-10-overview Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:00:18 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41638 The Resiliency Imperative sessions roll along with a new on-demand session, The Three Pillars of Managing a Remote (and Productive) Workforce (click to register). This session highlights the critical strategies, approaches, and solutions…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#19 – Cash Management) https://cporising.com/2020/04/17/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-19-cash-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-19-cash-management Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:00:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41549 In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…

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]]> The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on the Contingent Workforce Industry (Part Three) https://cporising.com/2020/04/14/the-covid-19-pandemics-impact-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-three/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-covid-19-pandemics-impact-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-three Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41510 REMINDER: Join us at 11am EST today Listen to our a complimentary (and on-demand) session, What the Pandemic Means for Your Workforce,  featuring insights from the Ardent Partners analyst team.…

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]]> The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effects on the Contingent Workforce Industry (Part Two) https://cporising.com/2020/03/31/the-covid-19-pandemics-effects-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-covid-19-pandemics-effects-on-the-contingent-workforce-industry-part-two Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41193 Ardent Partners takes the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic with the utmost seriousness. Please click here to read our approach in these uncertain times. Be sure to check out Part One of…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#18 – Artificial Intelligence) https://cporising.com/2020/03/23/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-18-artificial-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-18-artificial-intelligence Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:00:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40996 Ardent Partners takes the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic with the utmost seriousness. Please click here to read our approach in these uncertain times. In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and…

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]]> Now Accepting Nominations for CPO Honors 2020 https://cporising.com/2020/03/11/now-accepting-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=now-accepting-nominations-for-cpo-honors-2020 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40819 Ardent Partners is excited to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the fifth-annual CPO Honors. The CPO Honors is an opportunity to celebrate the procurement profession and recognize…

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]]> Why Do Businesses Continue to Fear the AI Revolution? https://cporising.com/2020/03/03/why-do-businesses-continue-to-fear-the-ai-revolution/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-businesses-continue-to-fear-the-ai-revolution Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:00:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40652 There’s a moment in the latest trailer for season three of HBO’s sci-fi/drama series Westworld in which two seemingly-villainous omni-intelligent humanoid robots set stage to duel, the backdrop of a…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#14 – Digitization) https://cporising.com/2020/03/02/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-14-digital-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-14-digital-transformation Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40641 In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#12 – Consumerization) https://cporising.com/2020/02/21/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-12-consumerization/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-12-consumerization Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40554 In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…

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]]> When Blockchain Meets Supply Chain — February 19, 2020 https://cporising.com/2020/02/19/when-blockchain-meets-supply-chain-february-19-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-blockchain-meets-supply-chain-february-19-2020 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:54 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40528 Editor’s Note:Well, it’s 2020, and we’ve taken a few months off from Blockchain. Luckily, everyone in the technology world is still talking and writing about Blockchain distributed digital ledgers, including…

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]]> Digital Transformation and the Future of Work https://cporising.com/2020/02/18/digital-transformation-and-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=digital-transformation-and-the-future-of-work Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40524 If there is one area of technology and innovation’s role in the Future of Work, it is the realm of digital transformation. The “digital enterprise” is one that leverages the…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#9 – Boldness) https://cporising.com/2020/02/10/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-9-boldness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-9-boldness Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40475 In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: 10 for 2010: Strategies to Improve Accounts Payable https://cporising.com/2020/01/30/throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-strategies-to-improve-accounts-payable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-10-for-2010-strategies-to-improve-accounts-payable Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:00:16 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40404 Editor’s Note: As we look back over the last decade, we thought it’d be fun to look at some of the big themes we wrote about ten years ago. How…

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]]> 20 for 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (#5 – Digital Transformation) https://cporising.com/2020/01/27/20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-5-digital-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-the-key-themes-for-the-modern-cpos-agenda-5-digital-transformation Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40321 In ten years’ time, the procurement profession and the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) has changed in many unique and profound ways. Yet, just like 2010, CPOs and other procurement leaders…

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]]> Three Things to Consider Before Integrating Supply Chain Systems and Data https://cporising.com/2020/01/22/three-things-to-consider-before-integrating-supply-chain-systems-and-data/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-things-to-consider-before-integrating-supply-chain-systems-and-data Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:37 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40289 One of the most enduring, difficult, and often costly endeavors in life is to bridge the gap between old and new – or, perhaps more delicately put, between legacy and…

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]]> Best of 2019: To Build a Procurement Team, Think Big — But Start Small https://cporising.com/2020/01/10/best-of-2019-to-build-a-procurement-team-think-big-but-start-small/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2019-to-build-a-procurement-team-think-big-but-start-small Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40226 Editor’s Note: Today concludes CPO Rising’s “best of” 2019 article series from last year, as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Stay tuned for…

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]]> Best of 2019: From Industry 4.0 to Procurement 4.0: Turning Innovative Ideas into Innovation https://cporising.com/2019/12/26/best-of-2019-from-industry-4-0-to-procurement-4-0-turning-innovative-ideas-into-innovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2019-from-industry-4-0-to-procurement-4-0-turning-innovative-ideas-into-innovation Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:00:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40179 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2019 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. …

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]]> Best of 2019: Our Procurement Mantra for 2019? “Value Expansion!” https://cporising.com/2019/12/23/best-of-2019-our-procurement-mantra-for-2019-value-expansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2019-our-procurement-mantra-for-2019-value-expansion Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40167 Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2019 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. …

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]]> NEW WEBINAR – The Advent of Strategic Procurement – 12/10 https://cporising.com/2019/12/09/new-webinar-the-advent-of-strategic-procurement-12-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-the-advent-of-strategic-procurement-12-10 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=40018 After a century of slow progression, procurement has become a strategic business function in roughly a generation’s time. The move from the back office was not trivial, and the transformation…

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]]> To Build a Procurement Team, Think Big — But Start Small https://cporising.com/2019/11/22/to-build-a-procurement-team-think-big-but-start-small/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-build-a-procurement-team-think-big-but-start-small Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:00:37 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39815 Last month at CPO Rising 2019, attendees had the pleasure of hearing from Bill Browning, Director of Procurement at Carbonite and a “friend of the firm,” who delivered a presentation entitled,…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — November 7, 2019 https://cporising.com/2019/11/07/technology-round-up-november-7-2019/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-november-7-2019 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39530 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up returns today with an assortment of supply management technology news and updates from the past month to share with our community. If you are a sourcing,…

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]]> Technology Round-Up — November 6, 2019 https://cporising.com/2019/11/06/technology-round-up-november-6-2019/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-round-up-november-6-2019 https://cporising.com/2019/11/06/technology-round-up-november-6-2019/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:11 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39477 CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up returns today with an assortment of supply management technology news and updates from the past month to share with our community. If you are a sourcing,…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2019/11/06/technology-round-up-november-6-2019/feed/ 1 Smart Strategies to Transform Your Operation — A New Webinar from Ardent Partners https://cporising.com/2019/10/28/procurement-strategies-for-the-decade-ahead-a-new-webinar-from-ardent-partners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=procurement-strategies-for-the-decade-ahead-a-new-webinar-from-ardent-partners Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:00:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39347 In aggregate, the procurement profession has made extraordinary advances over the last ten years. But, a deeper analysis of the market definitively shows that the Best-in-Class (or top 20% of…

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]]> CPO Rising 2019 Speaker Profile – David Kern, Head of Global Procurement, TripAdvisor https://cporising.com/2019/10/23/cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-david-kern-head-of-global-procurement-tripadvisor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-david-kern-head-of-global-procurement-tripadvisor Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:00:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39290 David Kern is an experienced professional with 20 years of proven success within procurement, real estate, capital oversight, and implementation of accounting/payment platforms.  David currently serves as the Head of…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: Procurement Influencer Series — Roy Anderson from Tradeshift https://cporising.com/2019/10/17/throwback-thursday-procurement-influencer-series-roy-anderson-from-tradeshift/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-procurement-influencer-series-roy-anderson-from-tradeshift https://cporising.com/2019/10/17/throwback-thursday-procurement-influencer-series-roy-anderson-from-tradeshift/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:00:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39217 Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2019/10/17/throwback-thursday-procurement-influencer-series-roy-anderson-from-tradeshift/feed/ 2 CPO Rising 2019 Speaker Profile – Nisreen Bagasra, Chief Procurement Officer, Veolia North America https://cporising.com/2019/10/11/cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-nisreen-bagasra-chief-procurement-officer-veolia-north-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-nisreen-bagasra-chief-procurement-officer-veolia-north-america Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:00:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39153 Nisreen Bagasra is the Chief Procurement Officer for Veolia North America (VNA) and leads its procurement organization to maximize value and mitigate risk across the company’s supply base, for both…

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]]> Innovation: The Foundation of the Best-in-Class Contingent Workforce Program https://cporising.com/2019/10/08/innovation-the-foundation-of-the-best-in-class-contingent-workforce-program-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=innovation-the-foundation-of-the-best-in-class-contingent-workforce-program-2 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39111 There are several key factors that determine whether a contingent workforce management (CWM) program is successful: is it a truly value-add initiative? Does it regularly impact bottom-line savings? Does the…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: Reflections on The CPO Rising 2017 Summit (Part 1): CPOs Rise and Shine https://cporising.com/2019/10/03/throwback-thursday-reflections-on-the-cpo-rising-2017-summit-part-1-cpos-rise-and-shine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-reflections-on-the-cpo-rising-2017-summit-part-1-cpos-rise-and-shine Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:00:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39094 Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and…

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]]> CPO Rising 2019 Speaker Profile – Heidi Landry, Chief Procurement Officer, Enterprise Supply Chain, Johnson & Johnson — Part III https://cporising.com/2019/10/02/cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-heidi-landry-chief-procurement-officer-enterprise-supply-chain-johnson-johnson-part-iii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-heidi-landry-chief-procurement-officer-enterprise-supply-chain-johnson-johnson-part-iii Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:00:18 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=39079 Heidi Landry is the Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for Enterprise Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson. She joined the company in January 2019 and is responsible for Procurement…

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]]> CPO Rising 2019 Speaker Profile – Bill Browning, Director of Procurement at Carbonite https://cporising.com/2019/08/14/cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-bill-browning-director-of-procurement-at-carbonite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2019-speaker-profile-bill-browning-director-of-procurement-at-carbonite Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:00:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=38608 Bill Browning is the Director of Procurement at Carbonite. He has 15-plus year track record of driving cost savings and efficiencies through effective sourcing, negotiation and vendor management strategies. At…

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]]> Now Accepting Nominations for “CPO Honors 2019″ https://cporising.com/2019/08/12/nominations-for-cpo-honors-2019/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nominations-for-cpo-honors-2019 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:00:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=38572 Today’s article is a reminder that this fall, Ardent Partners will recognize Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), their teams, and a select group of industry experts and providers for outstanding performance…

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]]> Announcing the Agenda for CPO Rising 2019 Procurement Executive Summit https://cporising.com/2019/07/22/announcing-the-agenda-for-cpo-rising-2019-procurement-executive-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-the-agenda-for-cpo-rising-2019-procurement-executive-summit Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=38385 In 2019, the procurement profession still has momentum and is more critical to business operations and results than ever before. But, a decade of Ardent Partners research shows that the…

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]]> The Rise of Analytics for Procurement: Strategies for Success https://cporising.com/2019/06/28/the-rise-of-analytics-for-procurement-strategies-for-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rise-of-analytics-for-procurement-strategies-for-success Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=38165 Editor’s Note: Today’s article picks up where a previous article, Beyond Savings and Risk: Next-Gen Procurement Analytics are Coming into their Own, left off. There is an enormous amount of value…

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]]> CPO Rising 2019: Becoming More Agile, Data-Driven, and Intelligent https://cporising.com/2019/05/31/cpo-rising-2019-becoming-more-agile-data-driven-and-intelligent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-2019-becoming-more-agile-data-driven-and-intelligent Fri, 31 May 2019 10:00:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37907 Editor’s Note: Today’s article includes a large excerpt from Ardent’s annual “State of Procurement” research report, CPO Rising 2019: Value Expansion. This report is based upon the responses from more than 300…

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]]> CPOs in 2019: Same Neighborhood, Different Views https://cporising.com/2019/05/24/cpos-in-2019-same-neighborhood-different-views/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpos-in-2019-same-neighborhood-different-views Fri, 24 May 2019 04:00:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37826 Editor’s Note: Today’s article includes a large excerpt from Ardent’s annual “State of Procurement” research report, CPO Rising 2019: Value Expansion. This report is based upon the responses from more than 300…

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]]> New Report from Ardent Partners, CPO Rising 2019, Available Now! https://cporising.com/2019/05/08/new-report-from-ardent-partners-cpo-rising-2019-available-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-report-from-ardent-partners-cpo-rising-2019-available-now Wed, 08 May 2019 10:00:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37654 Publisher’s Note: This report is no longer available for download. If you enjoy our research be sure to register for our upcoming webinar, The CPO’s Metrics that Matter in 2019,…

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]]> Monday First Thing: Art Meets Innovation at IvaluaNOW 2019 https://cporising.com/2019/05/06/monday-first-thing-art-meets-innovation-at-ivaluanow-2019/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monday-first-thing-art-meets-innovation-at-ivaluanow-2019 Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:18 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37583 Last week, I had the pleasure of attending IvaluaNOW, Ivalua’s bi-annual user conference in Chicago. It follows closely on the heals of its other user conference, IvaluaNOW in Paris, which it held in…

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]]> P2P Technology Round-Up – May 1, 2019 https://cporising.com/2019/05/01/p2p-technology-round-up-may-1-2019/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=p2p-technology-round-up-may-1-2019 Wed, 01 May 2019 10:00:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37540 Ardent’s P2P Technology Round-Up returns today with another assortment of ePayables, P2P, and B2B payment solution provider news and updates from the past week. If you are an Accounts Payable, B2B Payments,…

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]]> Strategies to Navigate the Procurement Technology Landscape https://cporising.com/2019/04/26/strategies-to-navigate-the-procurement-technology-landscape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strategies-to-navigate-the-procurement-technology-landscape Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:00:17 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37507 A critical part of any procurement automation initiative is finding the solution or solutions that meet the organization’s requirements. Before getting to the ‘solution selection’ stage however, an organization should…

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]]> Ardent Partners Announces “CPO Rising 2019: #ValueExpansion” Report Publication https://cporising.com/2019/04/25/ardent-partners-announces-cpo-rising-2019-valueexpansion-report-publication/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-announces-cpo-rising-2019-valueexpansion-report-publication Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37471 Contact: Andrew Bartolini                                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tel.: 617-752-1728 Email: info@ardentpartners.com Date: 04/25/2019 Ardent Partners Announces “CPO Rising 2019: #ValueExpansion” Report Publication Annual Procurement Benchmark Study Reports on the “State of” the…

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]]> Future of Work Influencer Series: Jason Fox, CEO of HCM Strategies https://cporising.com/2019/04/16/future-of-work-influencer-series-jason-fox-ceo-of-hcm-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-influencer-series-jason-fox-ceo-of-hcm-strategies Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:00:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37375 Welcome to CPO Rising’s all-new feature, the Future of Work Influencer series, which will highlight innovative voices in the evolving world of work. This exciting new series will be a…

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]]> Innovation: The Foundation of the Best-in-Class Contingent Workforce Program https://cporising.com/2019/04/09/innovation-the-foundation-of-the-best-in-class-contingent-workforce-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=innovation-the-foundation-of-the-best-in-class-contingent-workforce-program Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37309 There are several key factors that determine whether a contingent workforce management (CWM) program is successful: is it a truly value-add initiative? Does it regularly impact bottom-line savings? Does the…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: Corporate Culture and its Impact on Technology Adoption (2) https://cporising.com/2019/04/04/throwback-thursday-corporate-culture-and-its-impact-on-technology-adoption-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-corporate-culture-and-its-impact-on-technology-adoption-2 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:00:27 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37286 Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: Corporate Culture and its Impact on Technology Adoption (1) https://cporising.com/2019/03/28/throwback-thursday-corporate-culture-and-its-impact-on-technology-adoption-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-corporate-culture-and-its-impact-on-technology-adoption-1 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:00:27 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37239 Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and…

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]]> How Far Can We Apply Industry 4.0 to Procurement? https://cporising.com/2019/03/27/how-far-can-we-apply-industry-4-0-to-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-far-can-we-apply-industry-4-0-to-procurement Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:00:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36903 Industry 4.0, as it has been called, is the next phase of manufacturing. By its namesake, it is the fourth industrial revolution representing not just the digitization and automation of…

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]]> Avoiding Digital Disaster https://cporising.com/2019/03/22/avoiding-digital-disaster/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avoiding-digital-disaster Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:00:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37177 If you missed yesterday’s webinar, The Procurement Leader’s Guide to Digital Transformation, you missed a really interesting presentation (if I do say so, myself) and a scintillating discussion with the…

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]]> From Industry 4.0 to Procurement 4.0: Turning Innovative Ideas into Innovation https://cporising.com/2019/03/18/from-industry-4-0-to-procurement-4-0-turning-innovative-ideas-into-innovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-industry-4-0-to-procurement-4-0-turning-innovative-ideas-into-innovation Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:00:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36916 Editor’s Note: Andrew Bartolini’s Monday First Thing article will return next week at its usual day and time. In the meantime, we invite you to consider the specific ways that Industry 4.0…

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]]> New Webinar from Ardent Partners: Transforming Procurement to Become a “Smart” Function https://cporising.com/2019/03/14/new-webinar-from-ardent-partners-transforming-procurement-to-become-a-smart-function/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-from-ardent-partners-transforming-procurement-to-become-a-smart-function Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=37076 The digital transformation of a procurement department is an opportunity to use technology as a means to reimagine the organization’s entire scope of operations and how it performs. Unlike the…

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]]> CPO News — March 6, 2019 https://cporising.com/2019/03/06/cpo-news-march-6-2019/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-news-march-6-2019 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:00:42 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36921 Welcome to a late winter edition of CPO News! Over the past couple of months there have been some higher-profile appointments and promotions that occurred in the procurement world, and…

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]]> Three Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Conducting E-Auctions https://cporising.com/2019/03/01/three-lessons-learned-from-25-years-of-conducting-e-auctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-lessons-learned-from-25-years-of-conducting-e-auctions https://cporising.com/2019/03/01/three-lessons-learned-from-25-years-of-conducting-e-auctions/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2019 11:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36832 Publisher’s Note: Today we welcome back Jacob Gorm Larsen, longtime “friend of the site,” and a onetime Keynote Speaker at our annual CPO Rising Summit, as a guest contributor. Jacob is also the director…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2019/03/01/three-lessons-learned-from-25-years-of-conducting-e-auctions/feed/ 1 New Webinar – The Future of Procurement: Apps, Talent, & Innovation https://cporising.com/2019/02/21/new-webinar-the-future-of-procurement-apps-talent-innovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-webinar-the-future-of-procurement-apps-talent-innovation Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36689 The Future of Procurement: Apps, Talent, & Innovation Click Here to Register The business world is forcing its executives, like the Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”), to adapt to changing market…

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]]> Monday First Thing: Celebrating 25 Years of eAuctions and the Digital Procurement Journey https://cporising.com/2019/02/18/celebrating-25-years-of-eauctions-and-the-digital-procurement-journey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-25-years-of-eauctions-and-the-digital-procurement-journey Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:00:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36603 Publisher’s Note: Today we welcome our first “Monday First Thing” guest “contributor to the fold. And we couldn’t be more pleased than to start with Jacob Gorm Larsen, longtime “friend of the…

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]]> Artificial Intelligence for Procurement Gets a Reality Check https://cporising.com/2019/02/15/artificial-intelligence-for-procurement-gets-a-reality-check/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artificial-intelligence-for-procurement-gets-a-reality-check Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36577 Over the past few years (it’s hard to say since when, exactly), the procurement technology industry and the business technology industry as a whole have embraced the term “artificial intelligence,”…

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]]> Monday First Thing: Our Procurement Mantra for 2019? “Value Expansion!” https://cporising.com/2019/01/28/monday-first-thing-our-procurement-mantra-for-2019-value-expansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monday-first-thing-our-procurement-mantra-for-2019-value-expansion Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:00:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36236 As I enter year 20 in this industry and year 10 at Ardent Partners, I’ve spent a significant amount of time reflecting on the progression of the Chief Procurement Officer…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: The “CPO Bump” https://cporising.com/2019/01/24/throwback-thursday-the-cpo-bump/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-the-cpo-bump Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36211 Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations,…

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]]> Throwback Thursday: What’s Past is Prologue! https://cporising.com/2019/01/17/throwback-thursday-whats-past-is-prologue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwback-thursday-whats-past-is-prologue Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:00:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=36007 Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and events.…

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]]> Best of 2018: CPO Rising 2018: The Rise (and Rise) of Procurement Intelligence https://cporising.com/2019/01/11/best-of-2018-cpo-rising-2018-the-rise-and-rise-of-procurement-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2018-cpo-rising-2018-the-rise-and-rise-of-procurement-intelligence Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=35842 Editor’s Note: We’re coming to the end of this winter’s “best of” 2018 article series here on CPO Rising, a reflection of the year that was as we prepare for…

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]]> Best of 2018: The Consumerization of Procurement Technologies: A Hot Take on Some Hot Tech https://cporising.com/2019/01/09/best-of-2018-the-consumerization-of-procurement-technologies-a-hot-take-on-some-hot-tech/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-2018-the-consumerization-of-procurement-technologies-a-hot-take-on-some-hot-tech Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:00:59 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=35824 Editor’s Note: We’re coming to the end of this winter’s “best of” 2018 article series here on CPO Rising, a reflection of the year that was as we prepare for…

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