Top Accounts Payable Trends for 2026: AI, automation, fraud, and what finance leaders need to know
Discover the top accounts payable trends for 2026 from Ardent Partners.
Supplier onboarding best practices to prevent AP fraud
The reality is that most AP risk, inefficiency, and fraud exposure don’t start at payment. They start when a supplier is onboarded. It doesn't have to be this way.
The integration singularity: why supplier-buyer systems are about to break their own mold
Discover how supplier-buyer system integrations are evolving from brittle APIs to AI-native, ERP-agnostic networks.
How hurricanes are reshaping supply chain strategy
Hurricane season is here! Discover how proactive measures can help your procurement team mitigate supply chain disruption regardless of why it occurs.
Replace the procurement generalist approach with category expertise
Procurement resources should be experts in specific categories rather than generalists. That's a step in the right direction towards achieving value-adding outcomes.
Two steps to elevate procurement from tactical to strategic
Procurement can go from being tactical to becoming a strategic driver of value creation through supplier relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
How back-office transformations can increase your EBITDA
Back-office transformations can have a major effect on a company’s EBITDA by improving operation efficiencies, propelling cost savings, and increasing indirect revenue
Breaking up with a supplier: Five steps for procurement leaders
Breaking up with a supplier is sometimes necessary, but it doesn't need to be difficult. Here are the 5 steps to follow to ensure a positive outcome
Procurement uncertainty in 2025: Strategies for risk and resilience
When it comes to assessing suppliers, procurement risk management is an essential step in order to stay resilient amid ongoing supply chain disruptions.
