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Crossing the great “ism” expanse in procurement
September 30, 2021
We can all acknowledge and agree that any “ism” be it sexism, racism, or ageism, are challenges we must address. But recognizing a problem and determining that something needs to be done is not enough.
The 22-Year Journey of Tim Cummins
September 30, 2021
Tim Cummins oversaw an organization that grew from a "cake for one" office to "over 70,000 members across 180 countries and 20,000 organizations" worldwide. He has established a lasting legacy.
CPO ARENA Panel’s Beefs & Bouquets (Nipendo Solution)
June 3, 2021
In this 7-minute video the CPO ARENA panel discusses the pros and cons of the Nipendo solution.
Getting beyond the Twilight Zone of data access (Series Part 2)
May 12, 2021
When you hear the term data accessibility, what immediately comes to mind? Not what you may think. Read on.
Getting Beyond the Twilight Zone of data uncertainty
May 5, 2021
How confident are you in the quality of your data. Today's article will help you to answer that question.
Destructive innovation: How the pandemic will change procurement and our supply chains for the better
April 16, 2021
How has the pandemic changed procurement for the better? In this article we talk about COVID’s influence on how procurement will work in the future.
What is the best way to take supplier diversity, inclusion, and equity beyond good intentions?
November 25, 2020
Is supplier diversity, inclusion, and equity a business issue, social issue, or political issue?
CPO ARENA Service Provider Synopsis (Market Dojo)
November 17, 2020
The document you are about to read is a synopsis of the CPO ARENA panel’s observations regarding the provider’s solution offering from the standpoint of functionality and potential areas of both benefit and improvement.
Getting Beyond “Go Live” Digital Transformation Success
November 2, 2020
Is a successful "Go Live" result the end or the beginning of a digital transformation strategy?
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Gartner P2P MQ 2021 is a great equalizer; AI is the key differentiator
October 28, 2021
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Review of the Gartner P2P Magic Quadrant 2021