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At Horizon Asia 2025, this dynamic panel brought together leaders from legal, procurement, and shared services to explore how intake management tools—when aligned with CLM and S2P systems—can unlock real enterprise value. Moderated by Edward Ang, the session emphasized that bridging silos between procurement and legal is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Panelists from Telekom Malaysia, BDO Unibank, Abdul Latif Jameel, and IBM shared cross-functional perspectives, including challenges and successes using Zycus’ integrated platform.
Key Takeaways:
- Legal-Procurement Alignment: Collaborative intake and CLM workflows improve contract turnaround times and reduce compliance risk without compromising speed.
- Digitization Benefits: Panelists cited measurable results, including 80% improvement in procurement cycle time and 99.5% compliance to PO/Contract.
- CLM as a Strategic Lever: The legal function is evolving from reactive contract reviewers to proactive value enablers, powered by better contract visibility and intake tools.
- Silo-Busting Advice: Real-world tips were shared for aligning legal, procurement, and strategic goals—making this a must-watch for cross-functional transformation leaders.
If you’re navigating intake-to-pay complexities, this session offers concrete pathways for making intake a strategic asset.
