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Extended Catalog Access

AI-powered extended catalog access achieving 70-90% automation vs 10-30% manual processes, with 40-60% improvement in key metrics.

Business Outcome

reduction in order placement time (from 5-10 minutes to 2-5 minutes).

Complexity:

Medium

Time to Value:

3-6 months

Why This Matters

What It Is

AI-powered extended catalog access achieving 70-90% automation vs 10-30% manual processes, with 40-60% improvement in key metrics.

Current State

(Traditional)

Manual data collection and analysis.
Spreadsheet-based tracking and reporting.
Periodic batch processing (daily/weekly).
Email-based approvals and coordination.
Limited real-time visibility and control.

Characteristics

• POS Systems
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Order Management Systems (OMS)
• Ecommerce Platforms
• Digital Interfaces (kiosks, tablets, mobile apps)
• Spreadsheets and Email (for less automated setups)

Pain Points

⚠ Integration complexity between various systems (POS, ERP, ecommerce, suppliers).
⚠ Manual reconciliation leading to errors and delays in order processing.
⚠ Lack of real-time inventory visibility causing overselling and stockouts.
⚠ Poor user experience due to confusing interfaces or inconsistent product categorization.
⚠ Technical capability gaps in smaller companies hindering effective implementation.
⚠ Dependence on seamless integration for real-time data accuracy.
⚠ Potential for increased operational costs if automation is not implemented.

Future State

(Agentic)

AI agent continuously monitors data sources in real-time.
ML models analyze patterns and detect opportunities/risks.
Intelligent orchestration agent coordinates actions across systems.
Automated execution with human-in-loop for exceptions.
Continuous learning optimizes performance over time.

Characteristics

• Real-time transactional data
• Historical patterns and trends
• Customer behavior signals
• External market data
• System performance metrics

Benefits

✓ 70-90% automation vs 10-30% manual
✓ 40-60% improvement in key performance metrics
✓ Real-time vs batch (12-48 hour) processing
✓ 95%+ accuracy vs 60-75%
✓ Proactive vs reactive management

Is This Right for You?

50% match

This score is based on general applicability (industry fit, implementation complexity, and ROI potential). Use the Preferences button above to set your industry, role, and company profile for personalized matching.

Why this score:

• Applicable across multiple industries
• Moderate expected business value
• Time to value: 3-6 months
• (Score based on general applicability - set preferences for personalized matching)

You might benefit from Extended Catalog Access if:

You're experiencing: Integration complexity between various systems (POS, ERP, ecommerce, suppliers).
You're experiencing: Manual reconciliation leading to errors and delays in order processing.
You're experiencing: Lack of real-time inventory visibility causing overselling and stockouts.

This may not be right for you if:

Requires human oversight for critical decision points - not fully autonomous

Parent Capability

B2B Catalog & Punchout

Delivers real-time catalogs with complete personalization, dramatically faster punchout setup, and significantly fewer order errors through AI-powered automation.