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AI & Business Processes
AI applied to procurement
Analysis of the procurement process, identification of AI use cases, feasibility study, research and development, then design of a proof of concept.
Context
An organisation's procurement process, marked by repetitive tasks of document analysis, bid comparison and compliance checking, within the Swiss Procurement project.
Challenge
Determining whether, where and how artificial intelligence could create real value in the process, without giving in to the generic promises of market tools.
Engagement
- Analysis of the procurement process and identification of friction points.
- Detection and qualification of candidate AI use cases.
- Feasibility study and prioritisation by value against effort.
- Research and development, then design of a targeted proof of concept.
Results
- Use cases prioritised on objective criteria.
- A PoC demonstrating feasibility and value on a real scope.
- A roadmap for controlled integration into the existing workflow.
Takeaway
The value of AI is decided at the level of the business process: that is where the intersection of business, process, technology and transformation sits.