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The latest news, research, and insights for procurement teams.

Industry trends

Introducing the State of Spend by Zip

Our inaugural report on AI, procurement’s influence, and the future of business.

The Zip Community: Built by practitioners, powered by peers

Introducing a new way for procurement professionals to source collaboration.

How Zip builds agentic AI for how procurement really works

William Yan on 5 principles for designing agents that solve actual challenges.

5 years of Zip: The people, the platform, and what’s next

A look back, and a look forward into the future of procurement.

Editor’s picks

AI in procurement: 40% of teams are using AI for decision-making

Discover expert insights and trends straight from industry insiders.

Industry trends

How I built scalable procurement as a team of one

Tips for the solo practitioner looking to build procurement from scratch.

How Zip builds agentic AI for how procurement really works

William Yan on 5 principles for designing agents that solve actual challenges.

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Zip named to LinkedIn's 2025 Top Startups list in the U.S.

Here’s why top talent chooses to join Zip to help build AI-powered procurement.

Zip updates

Zip named to Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech 2025

Here's why Zip was recognized for 'creating hyper-specific' AI agents.

Zip updates

Industry trends

Industry trends

Introducing the State of Spend by Zip

Our inaugural report on AI, procurement’s influence, and the future of business.

Industry trends

AI

The Zip Community: Built by practitioners, powered by peers

Introducing a new way for procurement professionals to source collaboration.

Zip updates

Industry trends

How Zip builds agentic AI for how procurement really works

William Yan on 5 principles for designing agents that solve actual challenges.

AI

Industry trends

One year after Zip’s rebrand: A Fast Company recognition

The first procurement platform recognized by Fast Company’s Innovation by Design.

Zip updates

10 procurement best practices to unlock efficiency and savings

Learn the best practices that eliminate inefficiencies and boost team potential.

Procurement

Procurement compliance: Best practices for reducing risk and maximizing value

Discover why compliance management should be your team's top priority.

Procurement

The essential guide to purchase order approval workflows

Learn about the PO approval process, its importance, and automation benefits.

Procurement

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