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Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Category Management Evolves Into Category Intelligence”
News•Feb 27, 2026

Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Category Management Evolves Into Category Intelligence”

Andrew Bartolini, founder of Ardent Partners, has launched a 45‑second video series called Procurement 2026, spotlighting the shift from traditional category management to what he calls Category Intelligence. The latest clip explains how AI‑driven analytics and real‑time market data are turning static category plans into dynamic, predictive insights. Bartolini’s research, built on two decades of procurement tracking, frames this evolution as one of 33 trends shaping the CPO agenda through 2026. The series aims to give chief procurement officers quick, actionable takeaways for the next wave of digital sourcing.

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ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026
News•Feb 25, 2026

ProcureTech Pulse — February 25, 2026

The Supply Chain Intelligence Platform (SCIP) launched Optimize and Assure, new decision‑intelligence tools that help enterprises prioritize, validate and defend supply‑chain choices amid rising volatility. Celonis partnered with LeafLabs to deliver a Robotic Systems Intelligence Manager, enabling AI‑driven robots to...

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Procurement Sciences Acquires Rogue AI to Accelerate AI Growth Platform for Government Contracting
Deals•Feb 25, 2026

Procurement Sciences Acquires Rogue AI to Accelerate AI Growth Platform for Government Contracting

Procurement Sciences, an AI‑driven end‑to‑end platform for government contractors, announced the acquisition of Rogue AI, a specialist in proposal and workflow automation. The deal combines Rogue AI’s advanced proposal‑drafting capabilities with Procurement Sciences’ platform to enhance AI solutions across the...

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Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Permanent Beta Mode”
News•Feb 20, 2026

Winning 2026: The CPO 45-Second Briefing – “Permanent Beta Mode”

Andrew Bartolini, founder of Ardent Partners, launches a new 45‑second video series titled “Procurement 2026: Big Trends and Predictions.” The inaugural episode, called “Permanent Beta Mode,” highlights the growing overlap between procurement and supply chain functions. The series will unpack 33...

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NEW WEBINAR: From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO
News•Feb 18, 2026

NEW WEBINAR: From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO

On February 26, a one‑hour webcast titled “From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO” will explore how Agentic AI is reshaping procurement. Speakers Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners and Saquib Jawed of Zycus will explain the...

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Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (I)
News•Feb 17, 2026

Analyst Insight – Generation Next: SAP Ariba’s AI Rebuild (I)

SAP Ariba announced a next‑gen, AI‑native Source‑to‑Pay suite slated for launch in February 2026. The platform is being rebuilt on SAP Business Technology Platform with open APIs, introducing Joule agents that automate bid analysis, RFI summarization, and contract insight. A unified...

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Procurement News — February 11, 2026
News•Feb 11, 2026

Procurement News — February 11, 2026

Several major organizations announced new chief procurement officers in February 2026, including Volvo Group, PowerCo SE, UC Riverside, and Duke Energy. Volvo named Michael Lovati to steer purchasing amid industry disruption, while PowerCo appointed Alexander Schmitt to oversee raw‑materials sourcing...

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