The Implications of 2015’s “Talent Vortex”
Editor's Note: For all you accounts payable managers who must leverage contingent talent, we thought this article would be of interest. We’ve all heard the meteorologists talk about it as…
How Will Business Networks Transform Talent Engagement?
The modern business, when viewing the myriad processes that run the gamut from spend management to data management to processing invoices and expense reports, often views the “tactical” as a…
SURVEY: The 2015 “State of ePayables” Market Research Study
There’s no denying that the world of accounts payable is changing … and evolving. It’s becoming a function that is now considered to be more of a strategic information “hub”…
Webinar Recap: Trendspotting — AP’s Top Trends for 2015…and Beyond
Last week, Ardent Partners analysts Andrew Bartolini and Christopher J. Dwyer presented on a webinar focused on the hottest trends in accounts payable and the necessary action items for businesses…
Concur Fusion and Business Network Evolution
Today’s ever-changing and dynamic business world necessitates the alignment between an enterprise, its suppliers, and the myriad processes and capabilities that are required to effectively manage corporate spend. The overarching…
Why Mobile Applications Will Be a Boon for Events Management in 2015
The marketing function has evolved significantly over the years, so much so that it is difficult to pinpoint the moving target that is its focus during any point in time.…
2015 “Spring Training” Series: Contingent Workforce Management
While the conditions outside may still represent the throes of winter, it’s never too late to look forward to the sunnier (and warmer!) days of spring. CPO Rising and Payables…
2015 “Spring Training” Series: Travel and Expense Management
While the conditions outside in the Northeast may still represent the throes of winter, it’s never too late to look forward to the sunnier (and warmer!) days of spring. CPO…
Events Management in 2015: How Will It Evolve in the Year Ahead?
The realm of complex spend management is never dull. From contingent workforce management to business travel and expense management, these industries encapsulate multiple “worlds” within the average organization, from finance…
Why Should CFOs Care About Contingent Workforce Management?
The modern-day Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has his or her hands in a mix of contemporary processes, capabilities and initiatives. For years, the analyst the team at Ardent Partners has…