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Creating Business Value Through Strategic Supplier Management

By John Yuva July 20, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners' recent webinar "Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage," featuring Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer for Ardent Partners; Ken Miklos, Senior Director Product Marketing for SAP; and Sami Mrad, Regional…

The Performance Advantage of Integrated Supplier Management

By John Yuva July 6, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Featured, General, Strategy, Technology

One of the most compelling themes explored during Ardent Partners' recent webinar "Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage," featuring Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer for Ardent Partners; Ken Miklos, Senior Director…

Supplier Management Becomes a Strategic Imperative

By John Yuva June 8, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Strategy, Technology1 Comment

Procurement has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once viewed primarily as a cost control function focused on transactional efficiency, it now occupies a central role in…

Why Data Readiness Determines AI Success

By John Yuva June 1, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Strategy, Technology

A recurring theme throughout our three-part article series is that AI success in procurement is fundamentally dependent on data readiness. Without clean, structured, and connected data, even the most advanced…

Procurement Shifts Toward Systems of Action

By John Yuva May 18, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Strategy, Technology

Procurement technology has historically evolved through distinct phases, from systems of record such as ERP platforms to systems of engagement like source-to-pay suites. These systems improved visibility, standardized processes, and…

AI as a Defining Force in Procurement Evolution

By John Yuva May 11, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, Strategy, Technology

Procurement is entering a defining moment as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from experimental use cases to core operational capability. According to Ardent Partners, nearly three-quarters of chief procurement officers believe…

Redefining Procurement, AP, and Financial Control with Unified Orchestration

By Andrew Bartolini April 27, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Last week, we explored how the relationship between procurement and accounts payable (AP) is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once viewed as a transactional, back-office function is rapidly becoming…

The Future of Spend Management: Connecting Procurement and AP Through End-to-End Orchestration

By Andrew Bartolini April 20, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

The evolution of procurement and accounts payable (AP) has entered a critical new phase. For years, organizations regarded procurement and AP as separate operational domains, each with its own systems,…

Complexity, Risk, and Reinvention: How Procurement Is Being Redefined for 2026

By John Yuva January 28, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, General, Process, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Technology

Did you miss the recent webinar "2025 Wrapped: Procurement’s Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Shifts," featuring Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, and Chahat Sharma, head of customer…

Best of 2025: Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management

By John Yuva January 23, 2026Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, Events, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

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…