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7 Ways CPOs Will Stop Contract Value Leakage in 2026
Procurement has never been more visible, or more accountable. After years of firefighting inflation and supply chain shocks, 2026 will be the year Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) turn efficiency back into advantage. The new mandate: close the leaks that quietly drain 9% of value from contracts every year. This persistent contract value leakage erodes margin long after the deal is signed.
The Hidden Cost of Manual Contract Review in M&A
Every M&A deal comes with its headline numbers. Valuation, synergies, growth potential. But behind the investor deck and closing dinner lies a less glamorous reality: hundreds or thousands of contracts that must be reviewed before the deal is safe to sign. For many acquirers, this stage is treated as a box to tick.
Closing the Contract Value Gap with People, AI, and Better Processes
Hearing about the billions being poured into AI-powered legal technologies intrigued me. LegalTech Hub recently identified more than 500 generative AI tools specifically for legal and contracting tasks. The promise was clear: faster processing, quicker sales cycles, and significant boosts in lawyer productivity.
What Is Contract Digitization and Why Does It Matter in M&A?
M&A headlines often spotlight the eye-popping deal values and high-profile company tie-ups, making it easy to forget about the real work that takes place behind the scenes. It’s not surprising, given that the M&A market is continuously growing, with a projected 25% year over year increase. In fact, last January and February showed an increase in US deals kick-offs of 5% and 6%, respectively. It’s an ongoing stream of activity, despite the fluctuations, and sectors like technology drives a huge part of the deal flow.
5 Top Contract Performance Challenges Healthcare Providers Face
Contracts are the lifeblood of modern healthcare operations. Every agreement underpins a relationship or a revenue stream. Yet despite their central role, many view them merely as administrative paperwork.