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Interview challenges by providing the control and agility necessary to adjust without causing costly business delays . adjust to the new geopolitical climate . Contract intelligence is pivotal to addressing these challenges and more .
What trends do you believe will define the future of supply chain management ? How is Icertis planning to capitalize on these trends as they arise ? 2025 will undoubtedly lead to new regulations and policy changes that alter the fundamentals for commercial relationships and the way businesses engage with suppliers .
Many long-term business agreements , particularly those in complex supply chains , are predicated on a global framework with established logistical , taxation , and tariff structures . The complexity of global contracts will require legal departments to review the vast breadth of their enterprise ’ s supplier relationships to understand their organization ’ s dependency on international partners and strategically determine any necessary changes or terminations in response to regulations or market conditions . A recent Icertis-sponsored study found that reducing risk and diversifying the supplier base , managing supply chain disruptions and volatility , and addressing inflationary pressures and cost increases are among the top five challenges anticipated in 2025 as businesses
Is there anything else you would like to add ? The urgency to adopt AI and data-driven strategies in supply chain management is more pressing than ever . 90 percent of procurement leaders have considered or are already using AI agents in their operations , according to our research , as this pressure builds . Companies slow to invest in AI risk falling behind , especially as economic shifts and new regulatory pressures emerge .
That ’ s why at Icertis , we recognize the need for a robust open platform that enables our customers to integrate with the latest AI advancements . The Icertis platform is designed to enable a multi-model approach that layers best-in-class AI on top of Icertis technology to solve real business challenges , positioning companies to maximize the value in contracts as they navigate macroeconomic shifts and create more resilient supply chains . ■
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