The Path to AI-First Procurement, Pt.2: The Execution Gap
08-21-2026
Procurement is entering a decisive shift. From my perspective, enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is no longer the question. The more important challenge is whether procurement organizations are operationally prepared to…
Procurement News — August 19, 2026
08-19-2026
Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with…
The Next SAP Business Network (Pt. Two): What SAP’s AI Strategy Means for Procurement
08-17-2026
For most of its history, the SAP Business Network and its predecessor, the Ariba Supplier Network, served as procurement’s central hub for transactions and supplier collaboration, expanding over time to…
The Path to AI-First Procurement, Pt.1: What Does AI First Mean?
08-14-2026
Procurement is entering a decisive shift. While enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is high, most organizations struggle with a fundamental challenge: bridging the gap between ambition and operational readiness. Teams remain…
AI Rising 2026 Pt. 6 (State of Procurement AI Series): What Is Driving the AI Agenda
08-12-2026
Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…
The Next SAP Business Network (Pt. One): How BTP and Agentic AI Are Redefining Enterprise Connectivity
08-10-2026
For most of its history, the SAP Business Network and its predecessor, the Ariba Supplier Network, served as procurement’s central hub for transactions and supplier collaboration, expanding over time to…
AI Rising 2026 Pt. 5 (State of Procurement AI Series): CPO Challenges in 2026: Delivering Under Constraint
08-07-2026
Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…
AI Rising 2026 Pt. 4 (State of Procurement AI Series): How CPOs View AI: The Lens Matters
08-03-2026
Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…
AI Rising 2026 Pt. 3 (State of Procurement AI Series): CPO Priorities in 2026: Familiar Goals, New Energy
07-31-2026
Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…
AI Rising 2026 Pt. 2 (State of Procurement AI Series): AI Maturity Curve — What It is, What It Means
07-29-2026
Our new weekly series brings industry insights around Ardent Partners’ AI Rising 2026: The State of Procurement AI report, sponsored by ORO Labs and Fairmarkit, examining how CPOs and senior…