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Many of the major shifts in the business world over the past decade revolved around the idea that businesses needed to “do more with less.” A decade removed from an economic downturn that forced enterprises to seek alternative workforce strategies vis-a-vis massive layoffs and organizational restructuring, there is one major fact that resonates with both [...]

In 2019, the accounts payable (“AP”) team is well positioned to move beyond providing value to the enterprise based on increased efficiency and more towards becoming an intelligence hub for the organization at large. Leaders of these teams must now aim to become the sort of strategic partner that can showcase the AP unit’s usefulness [...]

Memorial Day in the United States has different meanings for different people. For many, it is a weekend to reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women of our armed forces in defense of our liberties and national interests, and to pay our respects. For others, it is a chance to “hit pause” [...]

The State of ePayables 2019 Webinar Click Here To Download The speed of innovation within the world of finance is accelerating and new technologies and strategies are emerging that will make a big impact on the accounts payable (“AP”) industry. Today, businesses and consumers are now fully-engulfed by technology and the data it both creates [...]

If you haven’t already, we invite you to participate in the 2019 edition of Ardent Partner’s annual State of ePayables research study. Below are three reasons, among many to take the survey now: As a thank you for participating in the research study, all participants will receive a complimentary copy of the final report when [...]

Publisher’s Note: I am very pleased to share with you Ardent Partners’ annual state of procurement research report, CPO Rising 2019. Those of you who have followed us over the years know that this report is a culmination of a year’s worth of research, conversations, and insights.  And, it is available now by clicking here.  In 2019, [...]

Ardent’s “State of Procurement” webinar (click to register!) is our annual look into the procurement function, analyzing the current capabilities in the areas of people, process, and technology. We also take a close look at the role of the Chief Procurement Officers (CPO) and the level of engagement and alignment this leader has within the enterprise today, as well [...]

Ardent Partners conducts one accounts payable-themed market research study each year and this is it. By taking the survey (click here), you have an opportunity to help advance the collective knowledge of the entire “AP” profession AND get a full view into the current “State of Accounts Payable” when the report publishes. About This Year’s [...]

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Iris Martinez, Delivery of Services and Technology Director for Latin America, based in Mexico, for Pearson, about her experiences and lessons learned from implementing      e-Invoicing in Latin America (LATAM). Iris will be presenting a user case study on this topic on May 15th at the Exchange [...]

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. We continue our FinTech Influencer Series today with Chen Amit, Co-Founder and CEO at Tipalti. Ardent [...]