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Achieving Best-in-Class Results in AP with ePayables (New Webinar)
For all of the discussion regarding the future, it would behoove contemporary Accounts Payable (“AP”) units to model the series of key capabilities, competencies, technologies, and solutions that enable leading... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: Retaining Talent in Accounts Payable and Procurement
Last week, I discussed the challenges Accounts Payable (“AP”) and Procurement organizations face attracting talent in today’s hyper-competitive labor market. This week I want to cover the second half of the ‘New... Read more
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Are You Ready for an AP Transformation? (New Report)
[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners is pleased to present its latest report, Five Signs You’re Ready for an AP Transformation, sponsored by Tipalti. If you are interested in reading more about this topic,... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: A New Approach to Talent Management
Exactly one month ago I had the honor of moderating a panel discussion on talent management at Ardent Partners’ CPO Rising 2018 Summit in Boston. My expert panel included Ryan Murray, Deputy Chief... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: What Are You Thankful For?
Every now and then we all need to take a step back and thank those around us for helping us on both a personal and professional level. Accounts Payable (“AP”)... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: What Does It Take to Implement a Successful Payment Strategy?
Early payment discounts, dynamic discounting (DD), supply chain finance (SCF), the time value of money, the cost of capital, the cash conversion cycle, days sales outstanding (DSO), days payables outstanding (DPO),... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: What’s the Difference Between Dynamic Discounting and Supply Chain Finance?
Last week we discussed the relationship between the Time Value of Money (TVM) and capturing supplier discounts. This week we continue our conversation on discounts by taking a look at Dynamic Discounting... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: Early Payment Discounts and the Time Value of Money
What do early payment discounts and the ‘Time Value of Money’ have to do with one another? In a word, everything. If you’re in Accounts Payable (“AP”) or P2P, you... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: Making Payment Exceptions a Thing of the Past
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve discussed payments automation as being the final frontier of Accounts Payable (“AP”) Automation, along with how electronic payments can be a source of... Read more
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Payables Place First Thing: Electronic Payment as a Source of Value to Organizations
Where does the most money flow out of an organization? No, it’s not fraud, theft, or even sales meetings. The simple answer is Accounts Payable (“AP”). Since AP pays all... Read more