eSolutions 2026: Article by Fabian Kittel and Felix Franke – Procurement Without a Front End: How AI Is Reshaping eProcurement

Artificial intelligence, data platforms, and agent-based processes are fundamentally transforming the market for e-procurement solutions. Traditional suite-based approaches are coming under increasing pressure, while new best-of-breed concepts, AI-powered applications, and flexible data architectures are shaping the future of digital procurement. In this interview, Fabian Kittel and Felix Franke explain which developments are currently shaping the market and what consequences this has for procurement organizations.

Find out, among other things:

• Why Traditional eProcurement Suites Are Losing Their Importance
• What Role Will AI Layers, Agents, and Data Platforms Play in the Future?
• Why Front Ends Are Increasingly Taking a Back Seat
• Where the Greatest Potential for Automation Lies in Procurement
• What Requirements Companies Should Set for AI-Capable Software Providers
• Why Data Quality and Data Availability Are Becoming a Critical Competitive Advantage

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