The ePayables Framework Revisited
Ardent Partners defines ePayables as the solutions and services that automate all or part of the three phases of the accounts payable ("AP") process, including invoice receipt, invoice processing, and…
The State of ePayables 2018: How Valuable Is Your AP Team To The Greater Organization?
[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2018: The Future of AP is Now. Today’s article is part of an on-going series focused on the…
The State of ePayables 2018: Leveraging Technology in AP – 4 Steps To Take Now
Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2018: The Future of AP is Now. Today’s article is part of an on-going series focused on the…
The State of ePayables 2018 (New Webinar)
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.…
New Webinar – The Future of AP is Now!
Join us on Wednesday, July 11 at 2pm ET for a complimentary webinar presentation on our latest market research report, “The State of ePayables 2018 The Future of AP is Now,” sponsored…
Monday First Thing: Exceptions are Meant for Learning, Not Repeating
Last week I discussed ‘Taking Accounts Payable to the Next Level’ and transforming the accounts payable (“AP”) function from a tactical operation to a strategic one. I spoke about leveraging…
Taking an Integrated Approach to AP
Procure-to-Pay ("P2P") technology is currently riding a wave of innovation as more and more business executives (within both the procurement and finance functions) seek to not only make financial and…
Monday First Thing: How Much Time is Too Much Time to Spend with Your Suppliers?
This is actually a trick question...the answer depends on what you are spending your time discussing when you are with your suppliers. This is one of the topics we queried…
Wednesday First Thing: Where is the Best Place to Begin an ePayables Automation Initiative?
It is generally agreed that ePayables automation includes three distinct processes – 1) Receive, 2) Process, and 3) Pay. There is value to an organization in automating each part of…
A Conversation with B2B Payments Network Provider Finexio
Last week, Ardent’s Research Director, Bob Cohen, and I met with Ernest Rolfson, the Founder & CEO of B2B payment network provider, Finexio. During our call we discussed some of…