With 2016 almost over and 2017 on the horizon, it is time to look forward. Join Ardent Partners’ Chief Research Officer, Andrew Bartolini, and Research Analyst, Matthew York, as they co-present a webinar on 12/8 entitled Sourcing and Procurement: The 2016-2017 Technology and Innovation Outlook, sponsored by Zycus. 

Building on Ardent’s extensive repository of sourcing and procurement automation research, data, and expertise, this webinar will help attendees understand the impact of today’s progressive solutions on all relevant processes, including strategic sourcing, procurement/P2P, and supplier management, and how they can unlock greater strategic value. It will utilize Ardent Partners’ latest market research data and the expertise of its analyst team to help Chief Procurement Officers (“CPOs”) and other procurement and sourcing leaders understand the latest technology trends and innovations and ultimately identify the best-fit solutions for their requirements and budgets. This webinar will be of particular interest to any procurement or supply management leader looking to make a near-term technology investment. Attendees will: 

•Gain a full view into the latest technology trends, including an analysis of the current state of technology adoption and the primary goals and objectives of a sourcing/procurement technology initiative.

•Learn how technology can support procurement and its “team captain,” the CPO, in the drive towards agility and innovation.

•Hear how recent technological innovations, like advanced analytics, integrated suites, and machine learning, are creating new opportunities for sourcing and procurement leaders to impact operations and performance.

•Understand the arc and impact of emerging solutions, like next-generation analytics and processing

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