As organisations scale operations, contracting can quickly become a bottleneck to execution. High volumes, multiple stakeholders, and disconnected systems often slow down supplier onboarding, delay projects, and increase risk across procurement and supply chain. T

his session opens with a real-world example of how Microsoft transformed contract lifecycle management to support rapid infrastructure growth — reducing turnaround times and connecting contracting directly into sourcing and purchasing workflows.

Following this, SAP will facilitate a discussion with Icertis to unpack how organisations are linking contract lifecycle management with core procurement processes in practice. Together, they will explore where contracting typically breaks down, how integration between platforms like SAP Ariba and CLM solutions is changing the way work gets done, and where AI is starting to deliver tangible value.

Key Takeaways

• Contracting is often the hidden constraint on procurement and supply chain performance, particularly at scale
• Integrating contract lifecycle management with sourcing, purchasing, and finance systems is critical to improving speed and reducing risk
• AI is beginning to enhance contract visibility and decision-making, but outcomes still depend on strong process design and integration
• Structured, connected contract data is foundational to autonomous contracting to enable obligation extraction and fulfillment across procurement and enterprise workflows