From Cost Center to Profit Driver: The New AP Playbook

November 18, 2026 @ 1:20 pm - 1:45 pm

  • Theater 4

About Session

CFOs are under pressure to cut costs and prove ROI, and AP is no longer just a back-office function, it’s a strategic lever. Drawing on new findings from AvidXchange’s Payment Strategy Survey of finance leaders, this session explores how forward-thinking organizations are using their payment infrastructure to strengthen supplier relationships and optimize working capital decisions. Walk away with fresh benchmarks on where your peers stand today, including how payment experience is shaping vendor selection and retention, plus a quick-hit framework for spotting where AP can create strategic value in your organization.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the key findings from AvidXchange’s Payment Strategy Survey on how finance leaders are using AP to cut costs and generate returns.
  • Benchmark your payment mix and supplier payment experience against industry data to spot untapped rebate, efficiency, and retention opportunities.
  • Walk away with a framework for positioning AP as a strategic, relationship-driven function rather than a cost center.

Speakers

Bo Hamerick

Bo Hamerick

Director Of Sales, Avidxchange

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