Ardent Partners' Monthly Webinar Series - CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Ardent Partners’ Monthly Webinar Series

Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurement’s Influence and Impact

Thursday, November 21st @ 11:00 AM ET

If granted three wishes for 2025, CPOs told Ardent Partners that they wanted (1) earlier and stronger engagement with budget holders, (2) better visibility, and (3) more usable technology. The goal of each of these “wishes” is to expand and strengthen procurement’s influence and impact. But there is no magic wand that can be waved to simply achieve this.

The simple truth is that the best way for procurement to engage and stay engaged is by delivering a wonderful customer experience. The initial experience any employee has with procurement sets the tone for their relationship with it forever. A positive first impression establishes trust and credibility, making users more likely to continue engaging and enabling procurement to drive more value.

On November 21st at 11 AM ET, join Ardent Partners analyst, Magnus Bergfors, along with a special guest expert from ORO Labs, as they examine the key innovations that will help procurement cast a bigger net and expand its impact in 2025.

Attendees of this cutting-edge new webinar will learn:
● How AI (and no-code capabilities) are driving adoption by improving the user experience
● How an innovative new category of procurement technology (procurement orchestration) is helping procurement teams engage more stakeholders and drive greater savings
● How Best-in-Class procurement teams are leveraging, not only procurement orchestration, but other innovative, complementary technologies to drive efficiencies, visibility, and value.

As a special bonus, all registrants will receive an exclusive copy of Ardent’s upcoming report on this topic delivered to their inbox before it is published.
Any procurement pro focused on expanding their team’s ability to influence spend and drive bottom-line results should attend this webinar. And that means you!

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AI In Action – Accounts Payable’s Biggest Innovations

(PLUS AP HONORS 2024)

Wednesday, December 4th @ 2:00 PM ET

This webinar will tell you everything you wanted to know about AI in accounts payable but were afraid to ask.

Join Ardent Partners’ Chief Research Officer, Andrew Bartolini, and Medius’ Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Albrecht, for an insightful webinar that delves into the transformative power of AI in the world of accounts payable. Discover how AI can revolutionize your AP processes, boost efficiency, and drive significant cost savings.

In this session, you’ll learn:
• The Basics of AI: Understand the fundamental concepts of AI and machine learning.
• AI Applications in AP: Explore how AI can be applied to invoice processing, matching, and payment automation.
• Benefits of AI in AP: Discover how AI can improve accuracy, reduce processing time, and enhance decision-making.
• Overcoming Challenges: Address common concerns and potential roadblocks in implementing AI solutions.
• The Future of AI in AP: Gain insights into emerging trends and future possibilities.

PLUS AN EXTRA SPECIAL EVENT – THE AP HONORS 2024 CEREMONY

Learn about AI and celebrate AP Excellence – Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI and elevate your AP operations.

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CPO 2025: Evaluating the Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing

Wednesday, December 11th @ 2:00 PM ET

The pressure on procurement to deliver savings approached all-time highs in 2024, making the CPO’s Source-to-Contract (“S2C”) operation more important than ever. The year ahead looks just as daunting which means that having (and selecting) the right underlying S2C platform will be critical to meeting the CPO’s 2025 targets.

CPOs can hit the ground running in the new year by attending this webinar which unpacks the results of a new one-of-a-kind report from Ardent Partners that evaluates the primary Source-to-Contract platform providers in the market today. All qualified registrants will receive a copy of the report.

Join us on December 11, 2024 when an expert panel including Ardent Partners’ analysts Andrew Bartolini and Magnus Bergfors, Ahmad Jiwani, Coupa’s Director of Product Marketing and Heidi Banks, Jabil’s Vice President Global Supply Chain & Executive Engagement Partner, the Ardent’s report and delve into each of the four pillars of S2C technology:

Spend Analysis
eSourcing
Contract Management
Supplier Management

Don’t miss this power-packed session with deep insights, practical takeaways, and a new report from Ardent Partners.

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