Deep DiveAI in Sourcing: The Need of the Hour? Coresight Research May 30, 2022 Reasons to ReadWith sourcing procedures and practices facing increasing scrutiny, brands and retailers are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) programs to improve operational efficiency. We discuss five key applications of AI across sourcing stages, the challenges they address and innovators offering AI-based solutions. Read all Coresight Research on AI in retail. Click here for more on retail supply chains. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters AI in Sourcing: Coresight Research Analysis AI Applications Supplier or Vendor Search Spend Analysis Examining, Formulating and Storing Documents Production Monitoring Shipping to Destination Markets and Making Payments What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: June 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive GrowthUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—Again