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		<title>Solving AP’s Reliance on Paper – Phase 3 – B2B Payments</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2020/05/27/solving-aps-reliance-on-paper-phase-3-b2b-payments/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=solving-aps-reliance-on-paper-phase-3-b2b-payments</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor&#8217;s Note: Click to read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series] In Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2020, our research indicated 55% of B2B payments were made&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2020/05/27/solving-aps-reliance-on-paper-phase-3-b2b-payments/">Solving AP’s Reliance on Paper – Phase 3 – B2B Payments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Retaining Talent in Accounts Payable and Procurement</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/12/14/payables-place-first-thing-retaining-talent-in-accounts-payable-and-procurement/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-retaining-talent-in-accounts-payable-and-procurement</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/12/14/payables-place-first-thing-retaining-talent-in-accounts-payable-and-procurement/">Payables Place First Thing: Retaining Talent in Accounts Payable and Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: A New Approach to Talent Management</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/12/07/payables-place-first-thing-a-new-approach-to-talent-management/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-a-new-approach-to-talent-management</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/12/07/payables-place-first-thing-a-new-approach-to-talent-management/">Payables Place First Thing: A New Approach to Talent Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: What Are You Thankful For?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/11/28/payables-place-first-thing-what-are-you-thankful-for/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-what-are-you-thankful-for</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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”)&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/11/28/payables-place-first-thing-what-are-you-thankful-for/">Payables Place First Thing: What Are You Thankful For?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: What Does It Take to Implement a Successful Payment Strategy?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/11/02/payables-place-first-thing-what-does-it-take-to-implement-a-successful-payment-strategy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-what-does-it-take-to-implement-a-successful-payment-strategy</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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),&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/11/02/payables-place-first-thing-what-does-it-take-to-implement-a-successful-payment-strategy/">Payables Place First Thing: What Does It Take to Implement a Successful Payment Strategy?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: What’s the Difference Between Dynamic Discounting and Supply Chain Finance?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/10/26/payables-place-first-thing-whats-the-difference-between-dynamic-discounting-and-supply-chain-finance/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-whats-the-difference-between-dynamic-discounting-and-supply-chain-finance</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/10/26/payables-place-first-thing-whats-the-difference-between-dynamic-discounting-and-supply-chain-finance/">Payables Place First Thing: What’s the Difference Between Dynamic Discounting and Supply Chain Finance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Early Payment Discounts and the Time Value of Money</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/10/19/payables-place-first-thing-early-payment-discounts-and-the-time-value-of-money/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-early-payment-discounts-and-the-time-value-of-money</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/10/19/payables-place-first-thing-early-payment-discounts-and-the-time-value-of-money/">Payables Place First Thing: Early Payment Discounts and the Time Value of Money</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Making Payment Exceptions a Thing of the Past</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/10/12/payables-place-first-thing-making-payment-exceptions-a-thing-of-the-past/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-making-payment-exceptions-a-thing-of-the-past</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/10/12/payables-place-first-thing-making-payment-exceptions-a-thing-of-the-past/">Payables Place First Thing: Making Payment Exceptions a Thing of the Past</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: B2B Payments&#8230;The Final Frontier of AP Automation</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/09/28/payables-place-first-thing-b2b-payments-the-final-frontier-of-ap-automation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-b2b-payments-the-final-frontier-of-ap-automation</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In a world where the speed of business increases moment by moment, and the next big competitor is right around the corner, enterprises can ill afford to let business value&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/09/28/payables-place-first-thing-b2b-payments-the-final-frontier-of-ap-automation/">Payables Place First Thing: B2B Payments&#8230;The Final Frontier of AP Automation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Fraud on Ice</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/09/21/payables-place-first-thing-fraud-on-ice/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-fraud-on-ice</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Connecticut man recently pleaded guilty to defrauding the owners of a Stamford ice rink, where he worked as general manager, of nearly a half-million dollars. Stamford police said the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/09/21/payables-place-first-thing-fraud-on-ice/">Payables Place First Thing: Fraud on Ice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Unpaid invoices: Liabilities or Assets?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/09/14/payables-place-first-thing-unpaid-invoices-liabilities-or-assets/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-unpaid-invoices-liabilities-or-assets</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Most people rightfully assume an unpaid invoice is a liability. After all, an invoice means you or your organization owe another organization or person payment for goods or services they&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/09/14/payables-place-first-thing-unpaid-invoices-liabilities-or-assets/">Payables Place First Thing: Unpaid invoices: Liabilities or Assets?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Does the Future Hold for AP? (New Webinar)</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/09/07/what-does-the-future-hold-for-ap-new-webinar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-does-the-future-hold-for-ap-new-webinar</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: Join us on Thursday, September 13 at 2pm ET for a complimentary webinar presentation based on our flagship market research report, “The State of ePayables 2018: The Future&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/09/07/what-does-the-future-hold-for-ap-new-webinar/">What Does the Future Hold for AP? (New Webinar)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: The State of ePayables 2018: The Expected Trajectory of AP – Part II</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/31/payables-place-first-thing-the-state-of-epayables-2018-the-expected-trajectory-of-ap-part-ii/">Payables Place First Thing: The State of ePayables 2018: The Expected Trajectory of AP – Part II</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/24/payables-place-first-thing-the-expected-trajectory-of-ap/">Payables Place First Thing: The Expected Trajectory of AP &#8211; Part I</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Proof that AP is Broadening its Value To Organizations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There has long been a common misconception that all Accounts Payable does is pay bills. Anyone who works in AP or with knowledge of today’s AP function knows, nothing could&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/17/payables-place-first-thing-proof-that-ap-is-broadening-its-value-to-organizations/">Payables Place First Thing: Proof that AP is Broadening its Value To Organizations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Visibility, Expectations, and Experience: Why Delivering Top Customer Service Matters to AP</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s 11pm on Monday night and I am on hold with my airline trying to get through to an agent to change a flight I have for the next day.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/08/10/payables-place-first-thing-visibility-expectations-and-experience-why-delivering-top-customer-service-matters-to-ap/">Payables Place First Thing: Visibility, Expectations, and Experience: Why Delivering Top Customer Service Matters to AP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The State of ePayables 2018: How Valuable Is Your AP Team To The Greater Organization?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/07/20/the-state-of-epayables-2018-how-valuable-is-your-ap-team-to-the-greater-organization/">The State of ePayables 2018: How Valuable Is Your AP Team To The Greater Organization?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Exceptions are Meant for Learning, Not Repeating</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/06/22/payables-place-first-thing-exceptions-are-meant-for-learning-not-repeating/">Payables Place First Thing: Exceptions are Meant for Learning, Not Repeating</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Zig Ziglar, famed American author and motivational speaker, once said “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” As AP organizations look&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/06/15/payables-place-first-thing-taking-accounts-payable-to-the-next-level/">Payables Place First Thing: Taking Accounts Payable to the Next Level</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: How Much Time is Too Much Time to Spend with Your Suppliers?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/06/08/payables-place-first-thing-how-much-time-is-too-much-time-to-spend-with-your-suppliers/">Payables Place First Thing: How Much Time is Too Much Time to Spend with Your Suppliers?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Tradeshift Introduces Supply Chain Finance Using Blockchain Technology</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor’s Note: Last week Ardent’s Chief Research Officer, Andrew Bartolini, and Research Director, Bob Cohen, met with Tradeshift CEO Christian Lanng to discuss his company’s new announcement related to blockchain&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/06/01/payables-place-first-thing-tradeshift-introduces-supply-chain-finance-using-blockchain-technology/">Payables Place First Thing: Tradeshift Introduces Supply Chain Finance Using Blockchain Technology</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: AvidXchange’s B2B Payments Revolution</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>AvidXchange held its annual user conference, Revolution 2018, in Chicago last week and we both attended the full conference and the pre-conference partner meetings. AvidXchange, a North Carolina-based provider of invoice automation&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/05/25/payables-place-first-thing-avidxchanges-b2b-payments-revolution/">Payables Place First Thing: AvidXchange’s B2B Payments Revolution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Where is the Best Place to Begin an ePayables Automation Initiative?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/05/11/payables-place-first-thing-where-is-the-best-place-to-begin-an-epayables-automation-initiative/">Payables Place First Thing: Where is the Best Place to Begin an ePayables Automation Initiative?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: The Change in the ePayables Buying Process Over Time</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 10:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The way enterprises do business has changed significantly over the past 15 years and these shifts are reflected in the way ePayables and P2P solution providers go to market today.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/05/04/payables-place-first-thing-the-change-in-the-epayables-buying-process-over-time/">Payables Place First Thing: The Change in the ePayables Buying Process Over Time</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Corcentric Brand Unification: Setting a Strategy for Future Growth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A few weeks ago, Corcentric announced that they were combining business operations with its parent company, AmeriQuest Business Services, under the Corcentric company name (read Ardent’s initial coverage of the announcement from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/04/23/the-corcentric-brand-unification-setting-a-strategy-for-future-growth/">The Corcentric Brand Unification: Setting a Strategy for Future Growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Intelligent AP &#8211; Maximizing Big Data</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The emergence of innovative technologies in recent years has the potential to radically alter the way business is done. And, as enterprises intensify their focus on optimizing internal processes, modern&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/04/20/payables-place-first-thing-intelligent-ap-maximizing-big-data/">Payables Place First Thing: Intelligent AP &#8211; Maximizing Big Data</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Supply Chain Finance – Creating a Win-Win Situation for Buyers and Suppliers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>[Editor&#8217;s Note: Ardent Partners&#8217; State of ePayables 2018 Research Survey is now LIVE. If you are a professional working in Accounts Payable (AP) or Finance, please consider taking this ~15&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/04/13/payables-place-first-thing-supply-chain-finance-creating-a-win-win-situation-for-buyers-and-suppliers/">Payables Place First Thing: Supply Chain Finance – Creating a Win-Win Situation for Buyers and Suppliers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: AP Automation: Beyond Transactional Efficiency</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Throughout my career, I’ve worked with hundreds of companies looking to automate their Accounts Payable operations. Typically, the organizations are drowning in paper, suffering from manual, time-consuming, costly, error-prone processes&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/03/30/payables-place-first-thing-ap-automation-beyond-transactional-efficiency/">Payables Place First Thing: AP Automation: Beyond Transactional Efficiency</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Thoughts from SAP Concur Fusion: Delivering Value to Customers, Growth though the Partner Ecosystem, and Analytics Front and Center</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>After spending the better part of last week in Las Vegas at SAP Ariba Live, this week I headed to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to attend the SAP Concur Fusion in Seattle&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/03/23/payables-place-first-thing-thoughts-from-sap-concur-fusion-delivering-value-to-customers-growth-though-the-partner-ecosystem-and-analytics-front-and-center/">Payables Place First Thing: Thoughts from SAP Concur Fusion: Delivering Value to Customers, Growth though the Partner Ecosystem, and Analytics Front and Center</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: More Isn’t Necessarily Better When It Comes To Supplier Portals</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/03/09/payables-place-first-thing-more-isnt-necessarily-better-when-it-comes-to-supplier-portals/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-more-isnt-necessarily-better-when-it-comes-to-supplier-portals</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Ardent Partners’ weekly “Payables Place First Thing” article series. This series will feature recent articles from our sister site Payables Place, which is the global source of ePayables news,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/03/09/payables-place-first-thing-more-isnt-necessarily-better-when-it-comes-to-supplier-portals/">Payables Place First Thing: More Isn’t Necessarily Better When It Comes To Supplier Portals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Why Doesn’t Accounts Payable Get the Recognition it Deserves?</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/03/02/payables-place-first-thing-why-doesnt-accounts-payable-get-the-recognition-it-deserves/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=payables-place-first-thing-why-doesnt-accounts-payable-get-the-recognition-it-deserves</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I’ve been working with Accounts Payable (“AP”) professionals for almost 15 years now, and it never ceases to amaze me how infrequently they get the recognition and credit they wholeheartedly&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/03/02/payables-place-first-thing-why-doesnt-accounts-payable-get-the-recognition-it-deserves/">Payables Place First Thing: Why Doesn’t Accounts Payable Get the Recognition it Deserves?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: What’s Really Changed in AP Over the Last 10 Years? A Ton, That’s What!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Ardent Partners’ weekly “Payables Place First Thing” article series. This series will feature recent articles from our sister site Payables Place, which is the global source of ePayables&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/02/23/payables-place-first-thing-whats-really-changed-in-ap-over-the-last-10-years-a-ton-thats-what/">Payables Place First Thing: What’s Really Changed in AP Over the Last 10 Years? A Ton, That’s What!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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		<title>Payables Place First Thing: Basware in the News</title>
		<link>https://cporising.com/2018/02/16/basware-in-the-news/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=basware-in-the-news</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Bartolini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Ardent Partners’ weekly “Payables Place First Thing” article series. This series will feature recent articles from our sister site Payables Place, which is the global source of ePayables&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cporising.com/2018/02/16/basware-in-the-news/">Payables Place First Thing: Basware in the News</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cporising.com">CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &amp; LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT</a>.</p>
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