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Commerce Innovation: 2014 
Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer 
Christopher J. Dwyer, Research Director 
Ardent Partners 
October 2, 2014
2 
CO-PRESENTERS 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
Andrew Bartolini 
Chief Research Officer 
Ardent Partners 
Christopher J. Dwyer 
Research Director 
Ardent Partners
3 
AGENDA 
Introduction 
Commerce Innovation 
Convergence on the Network 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
4 
Ardent Partners is a research and advisory firm focused on defining and advancing the supply management strategies, processes, and technologies that drive business value and accelerate organizational transformation within the enterprise. 
ARDENT PARTNERS 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
5 
CPO Rising: The site for CPOs and other supply management executives 
www.cporising.com 
ARDENT’S NETWORK OF SITES 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
Payables Place: Global source for ePayables news, research, & analysis 
www.payablesplace.com
6 
ARDENT’S’ RESEARCH COVERAGE: SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 
Commercial Cards 
Supply Risk & Supplier Information/Performance Management 
Contingent Workforce Management 
Other Complex Categories (T&E , Meetings and Events, Print, etc.) 
Spend Analysis 
eSourcing 
Contract 
Management 
eProcurement 
ePayables 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
Procurement Outsourcing
7 
COMMERCE INNOVATION
8 
WHAT IS BUSINESS COMMERCE? 
Commercial Cards 
Supply Risk & Supplier Information/Performance Management 
Contingent Workforce Management 
Other Complex Categories (T&E , Meetings and Events, Print, etc.) 
Spend Analysis 
eSourcing 
Contract 
Management 
eProcurement 
ePayables 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
Procurement Outsourcing
9 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
WHAT IS BUSINESS COMMERCE? 
BUY 
PAY 
MANAGE
10 
BUSINESS COMMERCE INNOVATION 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
BUY 
PAY 
MANAGE 
22% 
4% 
2006 
2011 
Motorola Market Share: 
Mobile Phones 
Key Takeaways: 
 Joy’s Law: “Innovation will happen, and it will happen elsewhere.” 
 Innovation extends to all supply markets 
 A ‘static “supply base is now a red flag 
 No company can risk going it alone 
 Increasing reliance on suppliers 
 Suppliers are partners assets
11 
CPO’S AGENDA: THEN AND NOW 
CPO View 2009 
"There has been a change in context, speed, and risk. It's time for procurement to be the hero.“ 
Christina DeLuca 
CPO - BP 
CPO View 2014 
"The minute you get complacent, people will begin to offer other opinions. You must stay sharp.“ 
Chris Shanahan 
CPO - BD 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
12 
TOP CPO PRIORITIES (NEXT THREE YEARS) 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
©Ardent Partners - 2014 
Innovation
13 
TOP STRATEGIES FOR SOURCING TEAMS IN 2014 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
55% 
47% 
42% 
32% 
31% 
31% 
Improve 
collaboration 
with business 
Improve 
collaboration 
with suppliers 
Improve use of 
technology (buy 
new systems / 
improve current 
ones) 
Implement 
stronger 
policies and 
processes 
Improve 
collaboration 
with the CFO 
and other 
executives 
Optimize current 
systems and 
processes 
© Ardent Partners - 2014 
Collaboration
14 
THE CPO ROLE IN 2014 
Purchasing 
Sourcing 
Cash 
Risk 
Innovation 
Sales 
M&A 
New Products 
New Markets 
Joint Ventures 
Travel 
Outsourcing 
Contingent Workers 
Trusted Advisor / Influencer / Special Projects 
Accounts Payable 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
Convergence
15 
BUSINESS COMMERCE INNOVATION 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
BUY 
PAY 
MANAGE 
Key Takeaways: 
 No company wants to “slow the line” 
 ePayments are easier 
 ePayments are cheaper 
 ePayments are more accurate 
 ePayments are more secure
16 
AP’S TOP PRIORITIES IN 2014 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
23% 
25% 
27% 
31% 
37% 
63% 
Generate discounts on spend 
Better link P2P processes and systems 
Improve collaboration/communication with 
procurement 
Improve visibility into invoice and payment 
data 
Improve reporting and analytics around AP 
Reduce processing costs 
© Ardent Partners - 2014
17 
THAT PERSISTENT PAPER PROBLEM 
Copyright © 2014- Ardent Partners Ltd. 
70% 
30% 
Manual 
Electronic 
© Ardent Partners - 2014 
Invoice Formats 
Payment Formats 
44% 
56% 
Manual 
Electronic 
© Ardent Partners - 2014
18 
THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 
24% of all AP groups report increased accuracy and control of payment delivery 
24% 
45% 
51% 
18 
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
19 
19 
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%
20 
BUSINESS COMMERCE INNOVATION 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
BUY 
PAY 
MANAGE 
Job Stats 
 4.4 years = Average job tenure in US (US Dept. of Labor - 2014) 
 91% of Millenials expected to stay at current job less than 3 years 
Key Takeaways: 
 The “rules of employment” have changed 
 Work will continue to migrate to where it can best be done 
 Geography will not be a talent constraint 
Job hopping is now a trend 
 Outside talent can offer great value and agility 
 There is a talent war 
 New strategies and approaches are needed
21 
CURRENT CONTINGENT WORKFORCE CHALLENGES 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
22 
THE EVOLVING CONTINGENT WORKFORCE 
Ardent Partners predicts that the average contingent workforce will rise by 30% over the next three years 
92% of enterprises cite non-traditional talent as a moderate-to-vital aspect of their overall corporate strategy 
The “war for talent” now outweighs “cost savings” as the top driver of contingent workforce management 
Copyright © 2014- Ardent Partners Ltd.
23 
Traditional 
Complex 
Independent Contractors 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
Comprised of SOW- based projects and services Purpose: Unique talents and expertise 
Freelancers, consultants and contractors 
Purpose: High-level talent and specialized skillsets 
“Temps” sourced via staffing suppliers and agencies 
Purpose: Low-to- mid-level talent 
ARDENT PARTNERS CWM FRAMEWORK
24 
THE FUTURE OF CONTINGENT WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
25 
CONVERGENCE ON THE NETWORK
26 
THE EVOLUTION OF TALENT SOURCES 
Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
27 
BUSINESS NETWORKS’ IMPACT ON TRANSACTIONS
28 
BUSINESS NETWORKS’ IMPACT ON SUPPLIER COMMUNICATION / COLLABORATION
29 
THE NEW “COMMERCE” DYNAMIC 
Speed and complexity continue to accelerate 
Compliance, control, efficiency are table stakes 
This is the “Age of Innovation and Collaboration“ 
Winners will be the agile organizations that can tap into expertise and find value wherever it exists in the market 
Selecting the right partners and platforms has never been more important 
Copyright © 2014- Ardent Partners Ltd.
30 
For more information please visit: 
www.ardentpartners.com 
THANK YOU! 
Andrew Bartolini 
Managing Partner & 
Chief Research Officer 
617.752.1620 abartolini@ardentpartners.com @andrewbartolini 
Contact Info: 
Ardent’s Media Sites: 
Copyright© 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 
Christopher J. Dwyer 
Research Director & 
VP, Operations 
617.752.1624 
cdwyer@ardentpartners.com 
@cjd_ardent

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Business Commerce Innovation [Boston]

  • 1. 1 Commerce Innovation: 2014 Andrew Bartolini, Chief Research Officer Christopher J. Dwyer, Research Director Ardent Partners October 2, 2014
  • 2. 2 CO-PRESENTERS Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. Andrew Bartolini Chief Research Officer Ardent Partners Christopher J. Dwyer Research Director Ardent Partners
  • 3. 3 AGENDA Introduction Commerce Innovation Convergence on the Network Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 4. 4 Ardent Partners is a research and advisory firm focused on defining and advancing the supply management strategies, processes, and technologies that drive business value and accelerate organizational transformation within the enterprise. ARDENT PARTNERS Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 5. 5 CPO Rising: The site for CPOs and other supply management executives www.cporising.com ARDENT’S NETWORK OF SITES Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. Payables Place: Global source for ePayables news, research, & analysis www.payablesplace.com
  • 6. 6 ARDENT’S’ RESEARCH COVERAGE: SUPPLY MANAGEMENT Commercial Cards Supply Risk & Supplier Information/Performance Management Contingent Workforce Management Other Complex Categories (T&E , Meetings and Events, Print, etc.) Spend Analysis eSourcing Contract Management eProcurement ePayables Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. Procurement Outsourcing
  • 8. 8 WHAT IS BUSINESS COMMERCE? Commercial Cards Supply Risk & Supplier Information/Performance Management Contingent Workforce Management Other Complex Categories (T&E , Meetings and Events, Print, etc.) Spend Analysis eSourcing Contract Management eProcurement ePayables Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. Procurement Outsourcing
  • 9. 9 Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. WHAT IS BUSINESS COMMERCE? BUY PAY MANAGE
  • 10. 10 BUSINESS COMMERCE INNOVATION Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. BUY PAY MANAGE 22% 4% 2006 2011 Motorola Market Share: Mobile Phones Key Takeaways:  Joy’s Law: “Innovation will happen, and it will happen elsewhere.”  Innovation extends to all supply markets  A ‘static “supply base is now a red flag  No company can risk going it alone  Increasing reliance on suppliers  Suppliers are partners assets
  • 11. 11 CPO’S AGENDA: THEN AND NOW CPO View 2009 "There has been a change in context, speed, and risk. It's time for procurement to be the hero.“ Christina DeLuca CPO - BP CPO View 2014 "The minute you get complacent, people will begin to offer other opinions. You must stay sharp.“ Chris Shanahan CPO - BD Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 12. 12 TOP CPO PRIORITIES (NEXT THREE YEARS) Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. ©Ardent Partners - 2014 Innovation
  • 13. 13 TOP STRATEGIES FOR SOURCING TEAMS IN 2014 Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 55% 47% 42% 32% 31% 31% Improve collaboration with business Improve collaboration with suppliers Improve use of technology (buy new systems / improve current ones) Implement stronger policies and processes Improve collaboration with the CFO and other executives Optimize current systems and processes © Ardent Partners - 2014 Collaboration
  • 14. 14 THE CPO ROLE IN 2014 Purchasing Sourcing Cash Risk Innovation Sales M&A New Products New Markets Joint Ventures Travel Outsourcing Contingent Workers Trusted Advisor / Influencer / Special Projects Accounts Payable Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. Convergence
  • 15. 15 BUSINESS COMMERCE INNOVATION Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. BUY PAY MANAGE Key Takeaways:  No company wants to “slow the line”  ePayments are easier  ePayments are cheaper  ePayments are more accurate  ePayments are more secure
  • 16. 16 AP’S TOP PRIORITIES IN 2014 Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. 23% 25% 27% 31% 37% 63% Generate discounts on spend Better link P2P processes and systems Improve collaboration/communication with procurement Improve visibility into invoice and payment data Improve reporting and analytics around AP Reduce processing costs © Ardent Partners - 2014
  • 17. 17 THAT PERSISTENT PAPER PROBLEM Copyright © 2014- Ardent Partners Ltd. 70% 30% Manual Electronic © Ardent Partners - 2014 Invoice Formats Payment Formats 44% 56% Manual Electronic © Ardent Partners - 2014
  • 18. 18 THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 24% of all AP groups report increased accuracy and control of payment delivery 24% 45% 51% 18 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
  • 19. 19 19 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%
  • 20. 20 BUSINESS COMMERCE INNOVATION Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. BUY PAY MANAGE Job Stats  4.4 years = Average job tenure in US (US Dept. of Labor - 2014)  91% of Millenials expected to stay at current job less than 3 years Key Takeaways:  The “rules of employment” have changed  Work will continue to migrate to where it can best be done  Geography will not be a talent constraint Job hopping is now a trend  Outside talent can offer great value and agility  There is a talent war  New strategies and approaches are needed
  • 21. 21 CURRENT CONTINGENT WORKFORCE CHALLENGES Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 22. 22 THE EVOLVING CONTINGENT WORKFORCE Ardent Partners predicts that the average contingent workforce will rise by 30% over the next three years 92% of enterprises cite non-traditional talent as a moderate-to-vital aspect of their overall corporate strategy The “war for talent” now outweighs “cost savings” as the top driver of contingent workforce management Copyright © 2014- Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 23. 23 Traditional Complex Independent Contractors Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. Comprised of SOW- based projects and services Purpose: Unique talents and expertise Freelancers, consultants and contractors Purpose: High-level talent and specialized skillsets “Temps” sourced via staffing suppliers and agencies Purpose: Low-to- mid-level talent ARDENT PARTNERS CWM FRAMEWORK
  • 24. 24 THE FUTURE OF CONTINGENT WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 25. 25 CONVERGENCE ON THE NETWORK
  • 26. 26 THE EVOLUTION OF TALENT SOURCES Copyright © 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 27. 27 BUSINESS NETWORKS’ IMPACT ON TRANSACTIONS
  • 28. 28 BUSINESS NETWORKS’ IMPACT ON SUPPLIER COMMUNICATION / COLLABORATION
  • 29. 29 THE NEW “COMMERCE” DYNAMIC Speed and complexity continue to accelerate Compliance, control, efficiency are table stakes This is the “Age of Innovation and Collaboration“ Winners will be the agile organizations that can tap into expertise and find value wherever it exists in the market Selecting the right partners and platforms has never been more important Copyright © 2014- Ardent Partners Ltd.
  • 30. 30 For more information please visit: www.ardentpartners.com THANK YOU! Andrew Bartolini Managing Partner & Chief Research Officer 617.752.1620 abartolini@ardentpartners.com @andrewbartolini Contact Info: Ardent’s Media Sites: Copyright© 2014 - Ardent Partners Ltd. Christopher J. Dwyer Research Director & VP, Operations 617.752.1624 cdwyer@ardentpartners.com @cjd_ardent