Best Practices Archives - Page 23 of 43

Transforming Accounts Payable Requires a Holistic Approach

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team February 21, 2018Best Practices, Process, Technology

Over the past decade, Ardent Partners research has consistently shown that transforming an Accounts Payable (AP) department is a worthwhile undertaking that can deliver significant bottom-line value while also elevating…

New Webinar – Automating Accounts Payable: A Guide to Getting Started

By Philip Bartolini February 1, 2018Best Practices, Research, Technology

Looking for ways to improve operations and automate Accounts Payable never goes out of style. Some companies have already started this journey while others are just beginning. With that in…

P2P Optimization Breeds Procurement Success

By Andrew Bartolini December 1, 2017Best Practices, Process, Technology

While a fully automated Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process remains the exception and not the rule in today’s market, Best-in-Class procurement departments are keenly aware of the importance of process automation in…

Understanding Supply Chain Finance

By Philip Bartolini October 16, 2017Best Practices, Process

Supply chain finance (“SCF”) is an advanced financial solution that accomplishes two primary goals: suppliers get paid more quickly but at a slight discount, and buyers preserve their days payable…

Fighting Fraud in the Worldwide Web of Deceit

By Philip Bartolini September 18, 2017Best Practices, Other, Process

[Editor's Note: Today's article is a guest publication from Philip Flores Jr., Senior Vice President at BMO Harris Bank N.A. Ardent Partners is happy to review and feature guest publications…

How AP Can Help Optimize Working Capital

By Philip Bartolini September 7, 2017Best Practices, Process, Technology

AP’s ability to add value to the strategic objectives of the business is greatly enhanced through technology. Leveraging technology enables AP to process invoices and payments in a more efficient…

ePayables Convergence Part IV: Conclusion

By Philip Bartolini August 22, 2017Best Practices, Process, Research

Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published our annual AP-themed report, The State of ePayables 2017: The Convergence of Cash, Suppliers, and Intelligence. Today’s article is the final installment of a four-part series…