The Value of Scan and Capture: How Does It Work?
Editor's note: Today is the first half of a two-part article examining the value of scan-and-capture invoicing. Today, we'll detail the basics of scan and capture. The vast majority of…
Why Use a Corporate Travel Card?
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,…
Two Approaches to Building a P2P Process
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…
How AP Automation Can Help SMBs Manage Cash
Cash management is a critical function in any enterprise, no matter the size. If cash isn't managed effectively, the enterprise risks running low on operating funds, which could result in…
Best of 2014: The CFO’s View of Contingent Workforce Management
[Editor's Note: It's almost 2015 and, to cap off 2014 in style, Payables Place will run five of the best posts from the 2014 archives. We continue our "Best of" series today…
Best of 2014: ePayables 2014: The State of ePayables Technology
[Editor's Note: It's almost 2015 and, to cap off 2014 in style, Payables Place will run five of the best posts from the 2014 archives. Today we kick things off with the…
What Does the Future Hold for AP Automation?
For many enterprises, the accounts payable (AP) function is one of the last bastions of manual processes. Invoices in these organizations are still approved by hand, with paper checks sent…
What’s the Best Way to Maximize Your Business Travel Budget?
Editor’s Note: Today’s article was developed from an interview with resident Ardent Partners business travel / expense management, Christopher J. Dwyer, with the team at MarketWatch. Listen to a recording…
Is the “Flex Economy” for Real?
The contemporary enterprise finds itself relying more and more on temporary workers to achieve critical corporate objectives, more so than any other era in recent history. In fact, Ardent Partners…
The CFO’s View of Contingent Workforce Management
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the typical organization is now tasked with more than ever before, often asked to be the “savior” of enterprises that struggle to maintain a…