Ardent Partners’ Monthly Webinar Series

Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage

Thursday, May 28th @ 11:00 AM ET

In a period defined by persistent global uncertainty and volatile supply markets, supplier management has re-emerged as a cornerstone of procurement success and has arisen as a top priority for procurement leaders this year. To navigate these challenges, leading CPOs are moving beyond siloed processes toward integrated technology suites with native AI driven capabilities to drive superior results and mitigate risks more effectively. But what is the measurable advantage of a unified approach, and how can your organization achieve it?

In this webinar, we will dive into the latest Ardent Partners research to reveal why integrated supplier management consistently outperforms across cost, risk, and value metrics. You will hear a firsthand perspective from Sonae Arauco on their journey toward unified supplier management and how it aligns with broader enterprise goals.

Speakers:
Sami Mrad, Regional Procurement Europe, Sonae Arauco
Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer, Ardent Partners
Ken Miklos, Sr. Director Product Marketing, SAP

Key takeaways:
* Learn why 57% of CPOs view the upcoming year with great uncertainty and how supplier management addresses top priorities like savings and risk.
* See the data-driven “Integration Advantage,” including how integrated suites deliver 50% higher actual savings than siloed processes.
* Discover how to overcome the fact that a vast majority of procurement teams lack accurate, accessible supply risk information.
* Learn how unified systems improve collaboration with strategic suppliers and visibility into realized savings.
* Gain insights from Sonae Arauco on the practical benefits of a unified procurement perspective.

Those who join the webinar will receive a complimentary copy of Ardent Partners’ recent paper: “Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage.”

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Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2026

Wednesday, June 17th @ 2:00 PM ET

Procurement has evolved into a strategic driver of business value, helping organizations strengthen resilience, control costs, and navigate growing global complexity. Now, the function faces another defining shift as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how teams operate, analyze data, engage suppliers, and drive smarter decisions. As expectations rise, so does the need to measure what truly matters.

On June 17th (2 PM ET), join Ardent Partners for an exclusive webinar debuting its latest research, including the Best-in-Class performance metrics for 2026. This session will explore how leading procurement organizations are using AI, how CPOs can benchmark their own AI maturity, and which metrics best reflect real enterprise impact.

Featuring Andrew Bartolini and Paul Blake from GEP, this discussion will connect AI adoption with measurable performance, offering a clear view into how top teams are navigating uncertainty while delivering results.

If procurement results are the scorecard, this webinar reveals the metrics (and strategies) that define success in 2026 and beyond.

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