May 7, 2025

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Overcoming Internal Barriers to AI: Skills, data, and Change Management in Procurement

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic buzzword into a present-day force in procurement. Its promise of enhanced decision-making, faster cycles, and strategic agility is clear. Yet, the reality on the ground? Most procurement organizations are still stuck at the start line—facing significant AI barriers in procurement that hinder full-scale adoption and transformation. According […]

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The Best-in-Class Procurement Playbook: What the Top 20% Do Differently

Procurement Technology / By Amit Shah

In today’s uncertain business environment, Best-in-Class procurement organizations are not just surviving— they’re setting the standard. These high-performing teams deliver measurable results in cost savings, compliance, supplier performance, and strategic value creation. But what exactly makes them different? According to the newly released CPO Rising 2025 Report by Ardent Partners, the top 20% of procurement

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Revolutionizing Procurement: Integration Points to Connect Intake with Your Tech Stack

Intake management / By Zycus

Introduction: Why Intake Integration is Mission-Critical Procurement isn’t just about processing requests—it’s about driving impact. But when procurement intake integration is missing or disconnected from the broader tech stack, impact turns into inefficiency. Forms get lost. Approvals get stuck. Data never quite aligns. That’s why integrating intake management with your enterprise systems isn’t a backend

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Model Context Protocol (MCP): Revolutionizing Source-to-Pay with Agentic AI Solutions

AI Agents / By Amit Shah

Introduction: Bridging the Context Gap in Enterprise AI Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic ambition—it’s deeply embedded in enterprise operations, from automating tasks to guiding strategic decisions. Yet, despite its growing presence, a critical problem remains: most AI systems operate without access to the full context they need. This is especially evident in complex,

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