AP’s Role in Navigating an Economic Slowdown

Accounts Payable departments play a critical role in unlocking cash to support business growth and value. After keeping supply chains and cash flows moving during the pandemic, AP will likely be called on again by CFOs to help guide the business through a possible recession.

The question is whether AP teams will have the sufficient tools (and talent) to support the needs of the business. Many will turn to automation to fill in the gaps. But AP departments cannot afford the substantial risk of “technology-only” point solutions falling short of expectations or negatively impacting suppliers.

During this webinar, our speakers will discuss the importance of an outcome-based approach to digital transformation. You will learn about:

• The changing role of AP in the face of an uncertain economic environment
• The challenges and risks associated with “DIY” technology solutions
• Strategies to achieve the full benefits of AP automation
• What to look for in a solution or provider

Mark Brousseau
President, Brousseau & Associates 

Over the past 26 years, Mark Brousseau has established himself as a thought leader on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments and document automation.   A popular speaker at industry conferences and on webinars and podcasts, Brousseau advises prominent end-users and solutions and services providers on how to use automation to improve document- and payments-driven business processes.  Brousseau has chaired numerous educational conferences and has served on several industry committees and boards.  He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and three sons.

Sudarshan Ranganath
SVP, Product Management

Sudarshan Ranganath is the SVP of Product Management at Corcentric, where he is responsible for driving the overall strategy and roadmap execution for Corcentric’s suite of Order-to-Cash and Source-to-Pay solutions. As a big proponent of removing friction out of B2B commerce, Sudarshan brings over 20 years of experience creating market leading solutions and helping customers uncover their value. Sudarshan holds an MBA from the University of Maryland, and currently resides in Northern Virginia.