By Business Wire
Publication Date: 2026-03-17 14:00:00
New study shows AI use in procurement has nearly doubled compared to last year, with AI-powered technology now among the top three priorities
MIAMI, March 17, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading Gen AI and enterprise digital transformation consulting firm, today announced the release of its 2026 Procurement Key Issues Study, which finds that procurement organizations are entering a critical phase in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) as AI-powered technology emerges as a leading driver of transformation across the function.
The study finds that the use of AI-powered technology ranks among the top three procurement priorities for the first time, signaling a significant shift in how procurement leaders view their role in driving performance. Eighty percent of procurement managers now see AI-powered technology as the most disruptive trend impacting the function in the next few years.
