Business travel is a growing concern for the modern enterprise. Whether it’s saving on the cost of airline tickets, or trying to keep traveling employees in compliance with corporate policies,…
The Accounts Payable Department Approach For many enterprises, the accounts payable department can be characterized as paper-laden and inefficient. Any function that operates in an almost or fully manual manner…
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, when thousands of people will proclaim their love to a special someone. The statistics are impressive for the holiday, with the average consumer spending $116.21 on…
A strong procure-to-pay (P2P) workflow can be a critical differentiator for enterprises of all sizes. Linking the entire P2P process can lead to operational efficiencies through cost savings, improved productivity,…
The northeastern United States is on its third week of snow storms big enough to shutter schools for successive days. This week, for example, Massachusetts—where Ardent Partners is located—has enjoyed…
The underlying capabilities and drivers behind the most successful social networks can and should have the same impact in business communication and performance. As such, there is a remarkable opportunity…
It’s a common mistake, when thinking about social tools, to imagine only platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn as the totality of “social media.” This couldn’t be further from…
When it comes to social capabilities in the procure-to-pay process, there are a few things to consider. Specifically, enterprises need to consider which sorts of social tools to use in…
News in the payables world hasn't exactly been in short supply lately. This week, there's some good news about sustainability and business travel as well as new developments in the…
Ardent Partners research over the past five years has shown that the use of B2B electronic payments (ePayments) is on the rise, having captured the attention of finance and AP…