September 25, 2025

TL;DR Procurement AP supply chain integration prevents late payments, compliance risks, and inefficiencies caused by siloed operations. CIOs and CPOs must align processes, KPIs, and governance to create transparency and collaboration. Shared KPIs like cycle time and compliance rates encourage teamwork instead of finger-pointing. Cross-functional governance and cultural shifts are as critical as technology for […]

TL;DR By 2026, responsible AI in procurement will be the decisive factor for CPO success—adoption is no longer optional, but trust and compliance are. CPOs’ biggest concerns: trust, talent readiness, and ROI, not the technology itself. Quick wins include AI-powered intake, supplier risk alerts, and agentic negotiation (like Zycus ANA) that cut sourcing cycles by

TL;DR Procurement is shifting from a cost center to a procurement value driver by 2026. CPOs are expected to balance cost, risk, sustainability, and innovation. Supplier collaboration is driving innovation and resilience across enterprises. ESG compliance and sustainability are rising as top procurement priorities. AI and automation (like Zycus’s Merlin Intake & ANA) free teams