Ardent Partners

Ardent Partners is a research and advisory firm specializing in procurement, supply management, accounts payable, and the future of work, serving enterprise buyers and solution providers with data-driven research, benchmarking, and advisory services.

Est.2010

Boston, MA, United States

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Ardent Partners is a research and advisory firm focused on supply management, procurement, accounts payable/B2B payments, and the future of work/extended workforce. Founded in 2010 by Andrew Bartolini, a globally recognized expert with over 26 years in the industry, Ardent Partners has conducted more market research on sourcing, procurement, supply management, accounts payable, and the future of work than any other firm globally. The firm maintains one of the largest global communities of executive decision-makers working in procurement, finance, and HR/staffing, with a newsletter subscriber list of more than 40,000 business practitioners. Ardent publishes research that informs and guides readers on how to transform and improve operations and which solution providers can deliver the greatest value. Ardent Partners operates a network of industry-leading publications and platforms including CPO Rising, Payables Place, and the Future of Work Exchange. The firm hosts summits, executive roundtables, webinars, and podcasts including Contingent Workforce Weekly and Procurement Rising. Their research is part of the Supply Chain/Management curriculum at several US universities. Andrew Bartolini and the Ardent team have been published or quoted in leading business publications including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes, and Fortune. The firm serves both enterprise buyers and solution providers with advisory services, published research, custom research, benchmarking, and lead generation programs.

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Contingent TalentRecruitment Process OutsourcingTalent Intelligence

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Advanced TechnologyConsultingFinancial Services

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EUUS

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BenchmarkingConsultative ApproachMarket Research

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Advisory Services

A 12-month retainer-based relationship providing full access to Ardent's globally-recognized analyst team and industry-leading research. Includes direct analyst access, 2,500+ research documents, regularly scheduled strategic calls, ad hoc support within 48 hours, and project-based engagements.

Direct Analyst Access

2500+ Research Documents

Strategic Calls

Best for:CPO

Events & Interactive

Executive engagement programs including the CPO Rising Summit, executive roundtable series, monthly webinars on procurement and accounts payable, and the Ardent Partners Podcast Network featuring Contingent Workforce Weekly and Procurement Rising.

CPO Rising Summit

Executive Roundtables

Monthly Webinars

Best for:VP Supply Chain

Lead Generation

Access to Ardent's executive network of 40,000+ newsletter subscribers comprised of procurement and finance professionals. Includes sponsorship opportunities with major research publications and website traffic reaching millions annually.

40K+ Executive Subscribers

Webinar Sponsorship

Research Sponsorship

Best for:CMO

Published Research

Data-driven market research including state-of-the-market primary research reports, Technology Advisor publications, eBook series, and benchmarking and performance studies. Rigorous methodology leveraging analyst expertise and survey responses from business executives.

Primary Research Reports

Technology Evaluations

Benchmarking Studies

Best for:VP Procurement

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