ePayables 2019

Ardent’s FinTech Influencer Series highlights innovative voices in the world of Accounts Payable (“AP”) automation. This series is the go-to spot for progressive thoughts on how technology, transformational thinking, and revolutionary ideas are changing how AP work gets done. Continuing our FinTech Influencer Series, today we are speaking with Sanjoy Malik, Chairman & CEO of Urjanet, Inc. Ardent [...]

[Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on Payables Place, we’re publishing some “best of” 2019 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.] A modern AP operation can differentiate itself from historical iterations by executing a multifaceted plan for the future that is dependent on solving tactical requirements [...]

[Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on Payables Place, we’re publishing some “best of” 2019 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.] While it can be said that some automation is better than no automation, especially in regards to the world of Accounts Payable, one must consider [...]

Smart business leaders perpetually pursue the ideal way of getting things done. To succeed, they know that they must execute a series of transformational strategies with supporting technology to optimize their specific processes, programs, and overall capabilities…and then remain open to new ways to push the envelope. Similar opportunities await forward-thinking AP leaders who pursue [...]

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners is pleased to present a new webinar, 3 Secrets of Best-in-Class AP Departments, sponsored by Bottomline Technologies. This webinar is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th at 2 PM ET. If you are interested in learning more, click here.] Best-in-Class Accounts Payable (“AP”) organizations have blazed the trail for all other groups, showing [...]

What makes Best-in-Class organizations different than other organizations? While there are many different traits and characteristics you could point to, the one that stands out, above all else, is not being satisfied with the status quo or to put it a different way, looking for a better way to get things done. One key way [...]

Ardent’s annual State of ePayables 2019: Driving Value in the Age of Intelligence report is a must-read for anyone in, or working with, Accounts Payable. If you haven’t already, be sure to get your copy before it’s gone at the end of September. Why Download This Year’s Report? Here are some of the key stats: [...]

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2019: Driving Value in the Age of Intelligence. Today’s article is part of an on-going series focused on the report’s key findings. If you would like to get the full report, it is available for download here (registration required).] Considering the [...]

Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been discussing topics such as creating an intelligent Accounts Payable (“AP”) operation and turning data into value. Transforming AP from a transactional department into a more strategic, value-adding business function requires a change of mindset when it comes to the management of data. Modern AP teams need to [...]

Last week I discussed the importance of converting data into value in Accounts Payable (“AP”). This week, I want to focus on how to go about creating an ‘intelligent’ AP operation. The first thing to keep in mind is developing an intelligent AP operation is a marathon – not a sprint. Accounts Payable leaders and [...]