Next-generation SAP Ariba solutions address this challenge through embedded AI capabilities across the source-to-pay process, enabling organisations to predict risk, adapt sourcing strategies in real time and strengthen supply chain continuity.
Etosha emphasises that resilience in 2026 will depend on three critical capabilities: visibility, speed and the ability to anticipate change before it happens. Next-gen SAP Ariba brings these elements together, marking what she describes as“ a major shift from operational management to true value delivery”.
“ Procurement cannot plan for every disruption, but it can prepare to respond,” she explains. The result is faster decisionmaking, smarter sourcing and stronger supplier relationships that make global supply chains not only more efficient but fundamentally more resilient.
Amplifying human capability The introduction of advanced AI features represents a significant evolution in how procurement teams work. SAP’ s forthcoming Sourcing Assistant will support multiple sourcing processes, including bid analysis, taking on the complex work of comparing supplier
28 January 2026