Why GEP Qi is Tailor-Made for Modern Procurement

For procurement professionals, routine work isn’t the same. No manual tasks, no paperwork, no follow-ups with suppliers, and no guesswork. AI-powered solutions have eliminated all these tasks. They decode huge datasets, understand the context, think intelligently, and make decisions on their own. 

What do these technology advancements mean for procurement teams and workflows? 

To begin with, it proves that procurement can no longer work with manual processes and legacy systems. As AI’s use cases increase, teams know that they can no longer overlook the huge impact AI can make on routine operations. 

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They understand that AI is vital for navigating the current business landscape. A landscape where uncertainty is given and where speed, agility and resilience are must-have capabilities for procurement. A landscape where geopolitics, tariff wars, and supply-demand dynamics can change quickly. 

As technology continues to evolve, discussions have shifted from traditional AI to Gen AI to AI Agents and Agentic AI, although many teams aren’t really sure what each of these technologies can do. 

Nonetheless, the key focus area of their discussions is the same. How can we deploy AI quickly and align it within our existing systems and workforce? Where can we get the maximum benefit? 

Smart procurement teams aren’t just discussing; they are moving quickly. They are preparing a clean data foundation across different processes. They understand that clean, consolidated data is key to getting accurate results from technology. 

Teams also know that automating individual tasks within the end-to-end process isn’t going to eliminate functional silos. They are looking to connect disconnected data, systems and processes. This is exactly where an agentic system like GEP Qi can make a huge impact. 

What’s In It for Procurement and Supply Chain 

GEP Qi’s agent-based architecture is designed to meet the requirements of procurement and supply chain professionals. It is built on deep, end-to-end source-to-pay (S2P) and supply chain capabilities spanning category management, global compliance, supplier collaboration, direct materials, and supply chain planning. 

Qi leverages GEP’s unmatched domain expertise, data intelligence, and market insights to deliver contextual, accurate, and high-impact actions. This means that it can draw upon advanced market intelligence, category insights, as well as historical patterns to take context-aware actions. 

What’s Agentic in GEP Qi 

GEP Qi works with a system of intelligent AI agents that take action, coordinate workflows, and deliver autonomous execution. This agentic network coordinates work across sourcing, contracting, buying, supplier management and risk. 

While each agent focuses on a specific part of the operation, they together share information through a common layer that understands their interdependence. This common layer unifies information from ERPs, supply chain platforms, third party tools and external intelligence. 

When one detail changes, the agents adjust accordingly and keep processes moving with fewer interruptions. 

The core group of agents can orchestrate common cross-functional processes such as intake management and workflows. Then there are individual, high-value agents that specialize in deep domain tasks or vertical expertise. 

Users can also access a customized GEP Qi Studio that allows them to: 

• Build new agents
• Clone and modify existing agents
• Adapt agents to unique processes or categories 

For example, businesses managing volatile commodity inputs can create agents tuned to those markets. Likewise, businesses that operate under strict compliance requirements can develop agents that enforce those rules. 

Teams Can See and Respond in Real Time

For long, fragmented data and disconnected workflows have hampered procurement’s ability to adapt quickly as conditions shift. GEP Qi overcomes this challenge by linking decisions and actions across procurement and supply chain functions. 

As supply chains face increasing volatility, the ability to act quickly and coordinate decisions more closely can distinguish procurement organizations that react to events from those positioned to shape them. With close alignment between different processes, GEP Qi improves visibility across operations, reduces delays and improves cycle times. 

The procurement teams winning today aren’t just looking to do more with less and automate individual tasks. They are expanding their scope of operation and influence by aligning end-to-end processes. Doing so allows them to orchestrate operations, mitigate risks and contribute to larger business goals. 

To learn more about GEP Qi and how it can streamline procurement operations, download the recent GEP bulletin.