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Empower your procurement team with Merlin Intakeโ€”an AI-driven solution that simplifies request intake, ensures compliance, and enhances operational efficiency.

4%

Additional Cost Saving

55%

Faster Procurement Cycles

80%

Reduced Risk Exposure

90%

User Adoption

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Transforming Procurement Intake for Managers

Addressing Procurement Challenges with Intelligent Solutions

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Intake Management for Procurement Managers
Intake Management for Procurement Managers
Intake Management for Procurement Managers
Intake Management for Procurement Managers
Intake Management for Procurement Managers
Intake Management for Procurement Managers

Manual and Time-Consuming Request Submissions

Traditional procurement intake methods often involve manual processes, leading to delays, errors, and frustration among team members.

Ensuring Compliance with Procurement Policies

Manual compliance checks are prone to errors, leading to unauthorized purchases and increased risk exposure.

Lack of Visibility and Control Over Procurement Requests

Without a centralized system, tracking and managing procurement requests becomes cumbersome, affecting transparency and decision-making.

How Merlin Intake Empowers Procurement Teams

Conversational AI Interface

Enables users to submit procurement requests directly from platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack, simplifying the process and reducing the learning curve.

Intelligent Compliance Checks

Automatically validates requests against procurement policies, reducing errors and ensuring adherence to organizational standards.

Real-Time Tracking and Analytics

Provides real-time tracking of procurement requests, offering visibility into purchase history and vendor data, enabling better budgeting and spend control.

Key Features of Merlin Intake

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Unified Intake Agent

All requests are captured and classified through a single AI-powered conversational interface in Microsoft teams, eliminating duplication and ensuring compliance.

Enhanced Spend Control

Policy Adherence Engine

Ensures compliance by embedding policies into workflows and guiding users towards compliant decisions.

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Auto-Classification & Routing

AI-driven categorization and routing reduce manual intervention and enhance efficiency.

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Dashboard Visibility

Provides a 360ยฐ view of all intake requests, status updates, and compliance reports.

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Smart Analytics

Leverages AI-driven insights to detect inefficiencies, optimize workflows, and enforce policy adherence.

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Seamless Integration

Sync intake data with ERP systems, enhancing data accuracy and improving visibility across the procurement process.

Benefits for Healthcare Teams

Medical Staff

Order supplies as easily as online shopping

No complex forms or codes to remember

Status updates without making calls

Mobile access during rounds

Department Managers

Clear view of team requests
Quick approvals from anywhere
Budget tracking built in
Policy compliance automated

Procurement Team

Less time training users
Fewer support calls
Higher user adoption
Better spend control

Measurable Outcomes with Merlin Intake

Additional Cost Savings
Faster Procurement Cycles
Reduced Risk Exposure
User Adoption

Why Merlin Intake Is Essential for Procurement Managers

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Enhanced Team Collaboration

Facilitates seamless communication among procurement team members, streamlining processes and improving efficiency.

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Proactive Risk Management

Identifies potential compliance issues early, allowing procurement managers to mitigate risks before they escalate.

Enhanced Spend Control

Strategic Decision Support

Provides actionable insights and analytics, empowering procurement managers to make informed decisions that align with organizational objectives.

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Gartner Magic Quadrant For P2P suites

Zycus recognized by Gartner for the 4th Consecutive Year for
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