Practical insights from real AI implementations. No theory — just what works, what doesn't, and why.
Looking for something specific? The AI use case library lists 28 things AI can do in procurement today, by stage.
Ranked by ROI vs effort. Real examples, real tool stacks, no theory. Start with quick wins, build momentum, then tackle the complex stuff.
Three AI steps in Microsoft 365 compare contracts with invoices and explain every price that leaks. Prompt included.
The formulas for an AI business case, three worked use cases, and how to estimate what the AI costs to run.
A stage-by-stage walk through source-to-pay: which work AI tools take over today and which stays human.
3 steps, zero extra licenses. Upload a supplier PDF in any language — get a structured procurement analysis in Teams within two minutes.
⚡ 10 min to buildCompany car booking was paper forms and chaos. Power Automate, resource mailboxes, and automatic manager lookup replaced it all.
↓ 100s min saved monthly5-step flow that reads every new contract, extracts renewal dates and price clauses, and posts a summary to Teams. Under 30 minutes to build on M365.
⚡ <30 min to buildWhat to include, what to avoid, and how to roll it out without friction. Free template included.
It is not the technology. Five real reasons procurement AI projects fail — from someone who has seen it from the inside.
Not ChatGPT basics. How to write prompts for contract risk analysis, spend summaries, quote comparison, and negotiation prep.
Most scorecards end up unused. A practical framework — KPI selection, Excel logic, how to run reviews, and how to automate scoring with AI.
84% of SaaS apps sit outside IT oversight. Someone on your team probably bought software this month that nobody approved — here is what that actually means.
Walmart/Pactum data shows 3 out of 4 suppliers prefer AI negotiation over human buyers. The reason is not what you think.
What does AI transition actually cost? Real numbers for small and mid-size procurement teams — monthly budgets, year-one breakdown, starter projects.
Five common AI misconceptions that stop procurement teams from starting — Copilot, data quality, job risk, all addressed with specific facts.
How procurement managers can start with AI — practically. No developer needed. A simple framework for finding your first project and running it in three weeks.
Stop using ChatGPT like a search engine. Ten production-ready prompts for supplier evaluation, RFQ drafting, contract review, spend analysis, and negotiation prep.
You have Microsoft Copilot. Here's how to actually use it in procurement — five workflows: supplier email triage, meeting notes, spend analysis, RFQ drafting, and more.
How to build a Kaizen continuous improvement portal with Power Apps and Power Automate. Real procurement use case — submitted ideas, AI categorisation, structured board review.
⚡ Built in 2 daysClaude Code, Claude.ai, Claude for Work, VS Code extension — different risk profiles, different setup. Real incidents 2025–26. Setup checklist for business teams.