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: NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day One—Agentic AI in Focus for Nvidia; Retail Revolution for Amazon and Macy’sThe Changing Consumer: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at YPO Retail CEO SummitAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonEarnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar Stores