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Legacy intake systems were built for stability, not agility. Zycus redefines modern procurement with AI-native intake orchestration—built for automation, compliance, and speed.

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98%

Medical supply availability

30%

Faster procurement cycles

80%

Less manual paperwork

90%

Spend under management

Why Legacy Systems Fall Behind

Static Architecture

Legacy procurement suites operate on monolithic frameworks designed decades ago, with patchwork updates that create technical debt and fragmented user experiences.

Limited Adaptability

Traditional systems struggle with modern procurement demands, lacking the flexibility to accommodate changing compliance requirements and evolving business processes.

Integration Challenges

Older systems rely on complex integrations that frequently break during updates, creating data silos and requiring specialized technical expertise to maintain.

The Architecture Advantage

Feature Zycus Intake Legacy Systems
Design Cloud-native, single-code base Monolithic, modular
Scalability Elastic scaling with demand Fixed capacity with costly upgrades
Updates Seamless, non-disruptive Lengthy maintenance windows
Integration Lengthy maintenance windows Limited connectivity options
Future-readiness Continuously evolving Constrained by technical debt

AI-Powered Features

Dynamic Workflows
Zycus AI analyzes patterns and suggests optimal policy-compliant processes based on historical data and best practices.
Real-time Compliance
Embedded policies automatically validate requests against compliance requirements before submission.
Predictive Analytics
AI anticipates approval bottlenecks and suggests routing alternatives to maintain momentum.
Merlin Intake
Intelligent assistant guides users through complex procurement processes with contextual help.

Compliance, Visibility, and Control

Legacy systems rely on retroactive reporting and manual audits, often discovering compliance issues after the fact. Zycus’ real-time dashboards provide immediate insights into spend patterns and policy adherence.

Complete Visibility
360° view of all procurement activities in real-time
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Automated Compliance

Pre-defined rules ensure policy adherence

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Proactive Controls

AI-driven risk detection and prevention

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