First Webinar of the Year! Five Steps to Reach AP Excellence in 2019 — January 15
What can your AP team do to start 2019 on the right foot? On Tuesday, January 15 at 2:00 pm EST, join Ardent Partners’ Research Director and VP of Marketing, Robert…
Achieving Best-in-Class Results in AP with ePayables (New Webinar)
For all of the discussion regarding the future, it would behoove contemporary Accounts Payable (“AP”) units to model the series of key capabilities, competencies, technologies, and solutions that enable leading…
Monday First Thing: Retaining Talent in Accounts Payable and Procurement
Last week, I discussed the challenges Accounts Payable (“AP”) and Procurement organizations face attracting talent in today’s hyper-competitive labor market. This week I want to cover the second half of…
Monday First Thing: A New Approach to Talent Management (Part I)
A couple of weeks ago I had the honor of moderating a panel discussion on talent management at Ardent Partners’ CPO Rising 2018 Summit in Boston. My expert panel included…
Reflections on the CPO Rising 2018 Summit (Part I): Third Time’s a Charm
A few weeks ago, delegates, speakers, and supply management solutions providers descended upon the historic Harvard Club of Boston for Ardent Partners’ third-annual CPO Rising procurement executive summit. The Ardent team…
On Rising in 2018: CPOs and Industry Events
Two weeks ago, 120 global procurement executives descended on Boston for our Annual CPO Rising Summit. I’ve been organizing Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)-focused events since 2006 and I still find the entire process to…
That’s A Wrap on the CPO Rising 2018 Summit!
Ardent Partners’ CPO Rising 2018 Summit was held on November 7 and 8 at the historic Harvard Club of Boston in the city’s posh Back Bay district. And while the event is over, the…
In Observance of Veteran’s Day, We “Never Forget”
November 11th is a solemn day in many countries around the world, recognizing the end of World War One and the service of veterans who have served in their nations'…
Recognizing Scott Singer, the CPO Rising Hall of Fame’s 2018 Inductee
[Editor's Note: It's "CPO Rising Week", and the Ardent Partners research team is highlighting the great agenda and speakers from the CPO Rising 2018 Summit. If you were unable to…
Ardent Partners’ Annual “CPO Rising” Summit Kicks Off with Powerful Procurement Insights
Chief Procurement Officers from North America and Around the Globe Convene to Share Experiences and Best Practices BOSTON, November 7 — Today, more than 135 procurement professionals and executives will…