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Ardent Partners is excited to announce the publication of its annual eBook, “Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2020”, which is available for download here. Over the next few weeks, this site will feature articles highlighting the key data points from this eBook. This eBook presents a comprehensive, industry-wide view into what is happening in the [...]

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners is pleased to present a new webinar, The Accounts Payables Metrics that Matter in 2020 sponsored by Transcepta. This webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19th at 2 PM ET. If you are interested in learning more, click here.] Over the past decade, Ardent Partners has conducted more Accounts Payable market research [...]

[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 [...]

[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.] Cash management is a critically-important piece of the corporate puzzle. For the continued health of the average business, maximizing cash on hand has become a [...]

[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.] Last week on our journey through Ardent Partners’ Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter in 2019 (click to download) we took a look at some of [...]

[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.] In his first Inaugural address as President of the United States in 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt said “the only thing we have to fear is [...]

Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Rob Israch, Chief Marketing officer of global payables automation solution Tipalti. Rob joins me to discuss why payments (and payment management) are so critical in the face of incredible contingent workforce and freelancer growth. Rob and I chat about why payments are linked to the candidate [...]

[Editor’s Note: Our colleague at Ardent Partners, Matt York, wrote an excellent column last week highlighting three key takeaways from our CPO Rising Summit in Boston and I thought his insights would be valuable to share on PayablesPlace as well. Two weeks ago, delegates, speakers, and supply management solutions providers descended upon the historic Harvard [...]

Last week Ardent Partners hosted its fourth annual CPO Rising Summit at Boston’s Harvard Club where CPOs and senior procurement leaders gathered to discuss best practices, learn about emerging market trends, and collaborate with like-minded peers. All in, there were over 150 attendees from across North America that took part. The event featured nearly two [...]