Ardent Partners, a research and advisory firm, presented on the future of business commerce. They discussed how buying, paying, and managing processes will converge on networks. Innovation is extending to all supply markets, requiring companies to collaborate more with flexible suppliers and talent sources. Electronic payments were growing due to benefits like cost savings, accuracy and efficiency. Contingent workforces were also rising as talent becomes more distributed and companies prize agility over location. Ultimately, success will go to organizations that leverage partnerships and platforms to access skills wherever needed.
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Buy, Pay, Manage: The Future of Business Commerce
Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer
Christopher J. Dwyer, Research Director
Ardent Partners
October 7, 2014
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THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
24% of all AP groups report increased accuracy and control of payment delivery
24%
45%
51%
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45% of AP groups say that electronic payments enable more efficient and streamlined processing (e.g., review, approval, execution).
51% of enterprises rate cost savings as the top benefit seen from electronic payments
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Greater involvement in working capital optimization
Skill set required within AP will change
Stronger AP & Procurement partnership
AP process will be largely automated
AP TRENDS & PREDICTIONS (“LIKELY” IN NEXT 2-3 YEARS)
83%
69%
66%
57%
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Buy, Pay, Manage: The Future of Business Commerce
Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer
Christopher J. Dwyer, Research Director
Ardent Partners
October 7, 2014
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THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
24% of all AP groups report increased accuracy and control of payment delivery
24%
45%
51%
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45% of AP groups say that electronic payments enable more efficient and streamlined processing (e.g., review, approval, execution).
51% of enterprises rate cost savings as the top benefit seen from electronic payments
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Greater involvement in working capital optimization
Skill set required within AP will change
Stronger AP & Procurement partnership
AP process will be largely automated
AP TRENDS & PREDICTIONS (“LIKELY” IN NEXT 2-3 YEARS)
83%
69%
66%
57%