Publisher’s Note: Ardent Partners is absolutely thrilled to announce the dates and times of its CPO Rising 2017 Summit. Over the next few weeks, we will be making a series of announcements that illuminate the event more fully, including major themes, new CPO speakers, and a call for nominations for the CPO Honors Awards dinner. Please […]
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Short Video Recap from CPO Rising 2016 Summit
If you missed CPO Rising 2016, watch this short video to get a sense of the event. CPO Rising 2017 will be even better!
CPO Rising 2016 is History!
I’ve spent the past 17 years of my professional career focused on driving the procurement profession forward. I have been and continue to be very personally invested in this cause too (just ask my wife). In this period of time, we have collectively seen the procurement profession take many great strides forward, but also a […]
Compelling Agenda Set for CPO Rising 2016
The modern procurement department and its leader, the CPO, find themselves facing a host of challenges inherent in the globalized economy; these obstacles include dwindling internal resources, tightening supply chains, and increased worldwide supply risk due to global events. Part and parcel of managing an effective procurement team is learning best practices from industry leaders […]
CPO Rising 2016 Topic: Procurement-led Innovation
Innovation is such a wonderfully powerful word and such a wonderfully broad concept. Innovation can be complex; but, it can also be simple. Some innovations are market-driven while others are engineering-led. Innovation can create markets and innovation can create dilemmas. Whether innovation results in an industry “game-changer” or a simple, incremental improvement, innovation is generally in […]
Ardent Partners Event Brings Top Procurement Leaders Together
Over the past few years, it has become increasingly critical for organizations of all shapes and sizes to make do with fewer resources. Into this world, the procurement professional can become of strategic importance as he or she manages the supply chain to squeeze value to the organization from sourcing, spend analysis, and other activities that […]