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Procurement 2021 Big Trends – More Uncertainty
[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... Read more
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Procurement 2021: A Few BIG Trends
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... Read more
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Best of 2020: The Key Themes for the Modern CPO’s Agenda (Digitization)
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... Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Artificial Intelligence: Making the Procurement World Smarter
[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... Read more
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Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – Three Pillars for Managing a Remote (and Productive) Workforce Session
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... Read more
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CPO Rising – 20/20 Vision (Session 2)
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Countdown to the CPO Honors 2020 Ceremony…
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... Read more
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Ardent’s “2K20 Series” – The Role of Sustainability in the Post-COVID-19 Supply Chain Session
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... Read more
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REMINDER – Submit Nominations for CPO Honors 2020
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... Read more
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Throwback Thursday – CPO Rising 2015: The Agility Agenda
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... Read more