AI Across the Procurement Lifecycle — Where Does It Actually Fit?
Explore where AI tools fit across the procurement lifecycle, whether planning, solicitation, evaluation, and contract management. See a large-state perspective on integrating AI into a high-volume procurement operation, including where it adds the most value and where human judgement still leads.
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Map AI tools and use cases to specific stages of the procurement lifecycle
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Distinguish between tasks well-suited to AI support and those that require continued human judgement
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Evaluate a demonstrated AI tool for potential fit within your own procurement workflow
Angela Shell
Chief Procurement Officer, State of California
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