Download the Evaluation of Intake to Procure Platforms 2026
Intake-to-procure is now one of the most mission-critical areas of business, solidified by years of rising business costs, supply chain disruptions and technological advancements.
Solutions that enable quick, efficient and accurate procurement decisions are now hot property, but the market is at a high-growth phase.
This poses a crucial question - which solution is best?
In this independent, analytical evaluation of the 9 leading vendors within the intake-to-procure space, Lionfish Tech Advisors unveil:
- The current trends within the intake-to-procure space - including AI, Data-as-a-Service and intelligent intake
- A breakdown of the leading vendors, including strengths and weaknesses of their offerings
- Recommendations for buyers evaluating intake-to-procure platforms
This is a completely unbiased review of the industry from an independent advisory specialist. No preferred treatment, no leniency. Only the best guidance possible.
The evolution of intake-to-procure
Once an afterthought or 'nice to have', intake-to-procure is now a guardian of operational efficiency. By providing key structures, policies and guardrails to standardize procurement operations and processes, it ensures consistency across all purchasing activities.
Finance can budget and forecast more accurately, and procurement can achieve higher ROI faster and for longer terms.
And with AI-enabled workflows entering the picture, the industry is about to enter a new phase of importance, growth and efficiency.
An independent review with substance
Lionfish Tech Advisors' CEO Rob Smith started the advisory firm after 8 years as a Research Director for Gartner, and 35 years as an IT and InfoSec leader.
Lionfish prides itself on a combination of deep industry knowledge and neutrality - offering detailed advice from a purely impartial standpoint.
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