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April 30, 2025

CPO Rising 2025 Insights on Digital Strategy

CPO Priorities for 2025: Balancing Cost, Risk, and Digital Transformation

In 2025, Chief Procurement Officers are standing at the nexus of transformation. According to the CPO Rising 2025 insights on digital strategy by Ardent Partners — based on insights from 326 global procurement leaders — three themes dominate the agenda: cost savings, risk mitigation, and digital transformation. These priorities aren’t just strategic; they are imperative for […]

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How AI Is Reshaping Procurement Insights from CPO Rising 2025

How AI Is Reshaping Procurement: From Automation to Agentic Intelligence

The first wave of AI in procurement was all about efficiency—automating invoice processing, purchase order creation, and other repetitive tasks. These advances helped reduce manual workloads and cut down on human error, offering clear ROI for early adopters. But how AI is reshaping procurement today goes far beyond automation. It’s ushering in a new era

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Build vs Buy Procurement Solutions

Build vs. Buy Procurement Solutions: A Strategic Guide for Future-Ready Organizations

Introduction: Build vs Buy Procurement—A Strategic Inflection Point For procurement leaders, the build vs buy procurement dilemma is no longer just a technical choice—it’s a strategic inflection point. As Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes become increasingly orchestrated, digitized, and AI-powered, choosing the right path can make or break your transformation goals. Do you build an in-house solution

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