Understanding Why Agentic AI Initiatives Stall
Agentic AI promises autonomy and speed in procurement. But for many organizations, those ambitions stall before delivering real value.
So where do agentic AI initiatives really break down?
Poor data quality contributes to 80% of AI project failures, shows new research by Procurement Leaders, sponsored by GEP. At least 67% of companies say legacy systems are holding back AI adoption.
This research report examines the three most common hurdles that prevent procurement teams from moving from experimentation to execution and outlines how data quality, technology foundations, and internal readiness allow agentic AI to scale.
If you’re planning for agentic AI and looking to avoid costly missteps, this paper is essential reading.
Why Read This Paper
Fragmented Data Foundations
Why disconnected, inconsistent data undermines well-intentioned AI initiatives
Technology That Can’t Keep Up
How legacy systems and weak integration limit agentic AI’s ability to act in real time
Internal Readiness Gaps
What skills, roles and change are required to support agentic execution
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