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: US Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5XFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 146 More Stores Than AnnouncedUS Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?