Azhar Aliyar

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Builds AI systems for large industries and corporates at Harns Technologies, the company behind AsscherAi. Writes on the data, integration, security and agentic side of putting AI into a large organisation.

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Data foundations in printing and packagingData foundation failures in printing and packaging occur when incomplete or inaccurate data leads to setup and makeready losses, quoting...
Data foundations in pharmaceuticalsAsscherAi helps pharmaceutical manufacturers evaluate batch data by providing a centralized repository for batch records and deviation investigation...
Data foundations in metals and miningA maintenance planner at a nickel mine uses AsscherAi to investigate equipment failures by querying the maintenance log and production schedule...
Data foundations in manufacturingA shift supervisor checks the maintenance log and inventory levels to decide how to allocate production lines, but achieving enterprise data...
Data foundations in logisticsLogistics data management systems require accurate and reliable data to function effectively, but gaps in the data, such as stockouts and backfills...
Data foundations in healthcare providersA clinical data manager reviews the electronic health records system to ensure accurate capture of patient admissions and discharges, enabling...
Data foundations in FMCGA category manager uses AsscherAi to investigate sales discrepancies by querying the purchase order table and the inventory management system, then...
Data foundations in energy and utilitiesA maintenance planner at a power generation plant uses AsscherAi to investigate equipment failures by querying the maintenance log and outage...
Data foundations in e-commerce and retailA logistics manager uses AsscherAi to investigate warehouse inventory discrepancies by querying the inventory management system and the enterprise...
Data foundations in chemicalsA production planner in a chemicals plant uses AsscherAi to investigate yield drift by querying the batch log and the maintenance schedule, then...
Data foundations in automotiveAutomotive suppliers can improve data foundations by standardizing processes and validating data, enabling AsscherAi to provide accurate answers to...
What data does AI need for supply chain?AsscherAi needs access to the purchase order table, inventory by location, and demand signal to function effectively in a supply chain deployment...
What data does AI need for customer service?Customer service AI relies on the purchase order table, ticket history, and knowledge base to answer questions about order status and product...
What data does AI need for sales?AsscherAi needs specific data systems for sales, including historical sales data, order book, and inventory positions, to produce useful answers, and...
What data does AI need for research and development?A research and development engineer uses AsscherAi to analyze data from the test results and failure analyses database to identify potential...
What data does AI need for quality?AsscherAi requires complete data from inspection records, non-conformance reports, and batch genealogy to provide accurate answers about quality, and...
What data does AI need for production?A production manager uses AsscherAi to investigate deviations in output against plan by querying the system on cycle times, scrap rates, and...
What data does AI need for procurement?Procurement deployments of AsscherAi rely on data from specific systems, including the purchase order table and supplier contracts, to provide...
What data does AI need for operations?AsscherAi requires access to process records, project status, and supplier performance data to provide useful answers about an organisation's...
Agentic workflows in textiles and apparelAgentic AI workflows in textiles and apparel improve range planning by integrating with ERP systems and CRM software to gather data and take action...
What data does AI need for maintenance?A maintenance manager uses AsscherAi to query the work order system, asset history, and spare parts inventory to determine which assets are due for...
Agentic workflows in printing and packagingAgentic AI workflows in printing and packaging minimize setup losses by optimizing production schedules and automating quote generation, allowing a...
What data does AI need for executive leadership?AsscherAi requires access to specific systems like consolidated financials and operational KPIs to provide complete answers for executive leadership...
What data does AI need for human resources?AsscherAi requires access to specific human resources systems, including the policy library and headcount and skills database, to provide accurate...
What data does AI need for finance?A finance manager reviewing the company's cash flow statement can use AI to analyse data from the general ledger, budget system, and purchase orders...
Agentic workflows in manufacturingAgentic AI workflows in manufacturing streamline production by automating routine tasks and optimizing schedules, allowing a production planner to...
Data foundations for supply chainA supply chain manager uses AsscherAi to investigate lead time variance by asking what causes delays in the purchase order table, then adjusts...
Data foundations for customer serviceAsscherAi improves customer service by providing accurate answers to customer queries, using data from the purchase order table, ticket history, and...
Agentic workflows in healthcare providersAgentic AI workflows in healthcare providers streamline clinical operations by automating routine tasks and providing real-time data insights...
Integration in textiles and apparelA production planner uses AsscherAi to investigate discrepancies between the enterprise resource planning system and the product lifecycle management...
Data foundations for salesA sales team uses AsscherAi to investigate why their forecast is not accurate, by checking the purchase order table and inventory positions, to...
Integration in printing and packagingIntegration of AI systems in printing and packaging reduces errors by reconciling definitions between systems, ensuring accurate data and efficient...
Data foundations for research and developmentA research manager uses AsscherAi to query the purchase order table, but unclear field names in the database hinder the results, highlighting the...
Agentic workflows in energy and utilitiesAgentic AI workflows in energy and utilities improve outage planning by analysing sensor data and scheduling maintenance, reducing downtime and...
Integration in pharmaceuticalsAsscherAi helps pharmaceutical companies integrate AI systems with their batch record systems, reducing change control overhead and deviation...
Data foundations for qualityA quality engineer uses AsscherAi to investigate a rise in defect rates, querying the purchase order table and production schedule to identify the...
Integration in metals and miningA maintenance planner uses AsscherAi to investigate equipment failures by querying the computerised maintenance management system and production plan...
Data foundations for productionAsscherAi helps production managers optimize schedules by analyzing data from the production database, maintenance history, and quality records...
Agentic workflows in chemicalsAgentic AI workflows in chemicals optimize process conditions by adjusting variables like temperature and pressure, allowing a shift supervisor to...
Integration in manufacturingA production team uses AsscherAi to investigate the cause of a stoppage on a line, querying the manufacturing execution system and enterprise...
Data foundations for procurementProcurement data management involves integrating purchase orders, supplier contracts, and invoice history to provide a clear picture of...
Agentic workflows in automotiveAgentic AI workflows in automotive streamline supplier escalations by automating multi-step actions, such as analyzing supply chain data, identifying...
Integration in logisticsAsscherAi integrates with the transport management system to track shipments, handling carrier performance variance and exception handling at scale...
Data foundations for operationsAsscherAi helps operations teams identify anomalies by analyzing process and exception records, project status, and budget consumption, enabling them...
Agentic workflows for supply chainAgentic AI workflows for supply chain management automate tasks by maintaining state and working towards goals, freeing staff to focus on...
Integration in healthcare providersAsscherAi integration helps healthcare providers optimise theatre utilisation by providing real-time insights into surgeon schedules, patient lists...
Data foundations for maintenanceStandardising asset descriptions in the maintenance log and spare parts inventory enables a maintenance manager to query the organisation's data and...
Integration in FMCGIntegrating AI systems in FMCG requires reconciling definitions between systems, such as the sales database and inventory management system, to...
Data foundations for executive leadershipA chief operating officer uses AsscherAi to investigate a discrepancy in sales figures, checking the purchase order table and the general ledger to...
Agentic workflows for salesAgentic AI workflows for sales enable a sales manager to analyze customer demand and inventory levels, making informed decisions about stock...
Integration in energy and utilitiesAsscherAi integration helps energy and utilities companies avoid regulatory issues by ensuring the maintenance log and outage planning system are...
Data foundations for human resourcesA data foundation for human resources enables organisations to answer questions about staff turnover by providing a clear understanding of employee...
Agentic workflows for research and developmentAgentic AI workflows for research and development streamline project management by identifying potential roadblocks and providing recommendations for...
Integration in e-commerce and retailIntegrating AI systems with e-commerce and retail systems requires careful planning to reconcile differing definitions between systems, such as the...
Data foundations for financeFinancial data analysis relies on accurate field-level meaning, clear documentation of column names, and integration of all relevant data sources...
Agentic workflows for qualityAgentic AI workflows for quality streamline defect tracking by integrating inspection records and non-conformance reports, enabling a quality...
Integration in chemicalsChemicals manufacturers use AsscherAi to investigate discrepancies in production yields by querying their own data in natural language, such as...
How to start with data foundationsGetting started with enterprise data readiness for AI involves choosing a first case with a known answer, such as the total value of orders placed...
Agentic workflows for productionAgentic AI workflows for production streamline processes by automating tasks and adapting to changing circumstances, enabling production teams to...
Integration in automotiveAutomotive manufacturers integrate AI systems with their enterprise resource planning systems to improve production planning and reduce errors, by...
What is AI unit economics?Evaluating AI unit economics involves calculating the cost per answered question, which is driven by the complexity of the question, the size of the...
Agentic workflows for procurementAgentic AI workflows for procurement streamline purchasing by integrating data from various systems, enabling agents to manage spend and contract...
Integration for supply chainAsscherAi integrates with the enterprise resource planning system to provide a supply chain manager with a comprehensive view of the supply chain...
What is total cost of ownership for AI?Total cost of ownership for AI includes purchase price, integration costs, maintenance, and training, making it a significant consideration for...
Agentic workflows for operationsAgentic AI workflows for operations streamline maintenance tasks by enabling shift supervisors to assign and track tasks, receive notifications, and...
Integration for customer serviceAsscherAi integration with customer service systems enables a customer service representative to retrieve up-to-date ticket history and knowledge...
What is a token?A category manager uses AsscherAi to query the purchase order table, retrieving data on sales trends, with each query using tokens to measure the...
Integration for salesAsscherAi integration with sales data helps a sales team identify trends and insights by analyzing historical sales, order book, and pipeline data...
What is throughput in AI systems?Throughput in AI systems like AsscherAi is critical for large organisations, as it determines how many users can query the purchase order table or...
Agentic workflows for executive leadershipAgentic AI workflows for executive leadership streamline decision-making by integrating financial, operational, and sales data to inform strategic...
Integration for research and developmentIntegrating AI systems with research and development data helps identify potential failures by analyzing test results and failure analyses, enabling...
What is synthetic data?Synthetic data helps a category manager compare two suppliers by generating realistic sales scenarios, allowing them to predict outcomes and make...
Agentic workflows for human resourcesAgentic AI workflows for human resources streamline employee onboarding by automating tasks and integrating with HR systems, freeing up staff to...
Integration for qualityAI systems integration for quality enables a category manager to compare supplier performance by analysing defects per unit and first pass yield...
What is an AI SLA?An AI SLA defines the expected performance of the AsscherAi platform, including response times and accuracy, providing a clear understanding of what...
Agentic workflows for financeAgentic AI workflows for finance automate multi-step actions, enabling systems to manage cash flow, optimize budget allocations, and identify areas...
Integration for productionAsscherAi integration with production systems helps a production planner identify discrepancies between output reports and production schedules by...
What is a single source of truth?A purchasing manager uses AsscherAi to query the purchase order table, their single source of truth for supplier information, to decide which...
How to start with agentic workflowsAgentic workflows help a purchasing manager choose the best supplier by analyzing the purchase order table and supplier performance log, then...
Security and privacy in textiles and apparelA production planner checks the fabric inventory levels in the enterprise resource planning system, then asks AsscherAi what quantities are committed...
Integration for procurementProcurement integration with AI systems requires careful handling of write paths to prevent errors in systems of record, such as the purchase order...
What is shadow mode?Shadow mode allows a new system to run in parallel with the existing process, enabling testing and validation without disrupting the workflow, as...
What is a vector database?A category manager uses AsscherAi to compare two suppliers and retrieve a list of similar products or services, which is made possible by a vector...
Security and privacy in printing and packagingEnterprise AI systems like AsscherAi can help printing and packaging companies reduce substrate waste by providing real-time data on inventory levels...
Integration for operationsIntegration of AI systems with operations involves reconciling definitions and establishing a common vocabulary to ensure accurate data...
What is semantic search?Semantic search retrieves data based on query meaning, not keyword matching, by analysing the purchase order table, invoice log, and budget...
What is structured output?Structured output enables a purchasing manager to query the purchase order table and get a list of suppliers in a format that can be easily consumed...
Security and privacy in pharmaceuticalsAsscherAi helps pharmaceutical companies maintain compliance by answering questions about their own data, such as verifying supplier certifications...
Integration for maintenanceIntegration of AI systems with maintenance records requires careful design of read and write paths to ensure data accuracy and consistency, as...
What is reranking?Reranking in AsscherAi reorders query results from the purchase order table and inventory management system to prioritize relevant passages, helping...
What is retrieval augmented generation?Retrieval augmented generation helps a category manager compare suppliers by retrieving relevant data from the procurement database, such as delivery...
Security and privacy in metals and miningImplementing enterprise AI security in metals and mining requires careful consideration of data processing and storage, as well as access controls...
Integration for executive leadershipExecutive leadership relies on integrated AI systems to provide a unified view of organisational data, enabling informed decisions by reconciling...
What is regression testing AI?Regression testing AI ensures AsscherAi's existing functionality remains intact after changes, by re-running predefined questions and verifying...
What is prompt injection?A shift supervisor checks the maintenance log to identify potential issues, then uses AsscherAi to query the purchase order table and determine if...
Security and privacy in manufacturingManufacturing AI security involves controlling access to production data, such as machine performance and inventory levels, to prevent unauthorised...
Integration for human resourcesIntegrating AI systems with human resources helps a payroll manager reconcile discrepancies between the employee database and HR system by designing...
What is red teaming?A security manager implements red teaming by simulating an attack on their organisation's systems to identify vulnerabilities, then uses the findings...
What is process mining?Process mining identifies inefficiencies in the maintenance log by analyzing event logs from systems like ERP and CRM, providing insights into actual...
Security and privacy in logisticsEnterprise AI security in logistics involves implementing least privilege access controls for assistants like AsscherAi, which reduces the risk of...
Integration for financeIntegrating AI systems for finance, like AsscherAi, with general ledgers and purchase order systems requires careful mapping of definitions to ensure...
What is PII in AI systems?Handling personally identifiable information in AsscherAi requires careful consideration of access controls, encryption, and regular audits to ensure...
What is predictive maintenance?A maintenance manager checks the equipment sensor data on the AsscherAi platform to identify early warning signs of failure, such as unusual...
Security and privacy in healthcare providersA hospital's IT department must ensure AsscherAi's security and privacy compliance by implementing robust data boundaries, access controls, and...
How to start with integrationGetting started with AI systems integration requires choosing the right approach and understanding the mechanisms involved, such as read paths and...
What is AI observability?AsscherAi's AI observability helps a category manager track interactions between the AI system and the organisation's data, including the questions...
What is AI orchestration?AI orchestration fails when the inventory management system updates stock levels but the accounting system does not reflect the change, causing...
Security and privacy in FMCGAsscherAi reduces security risks in FMCG by making it easier to investigate potential threats, such as unauthorized access to sensitive data, and...
Vector search or keyword search?Vector search and keyword search in AsscherAi help a category manager find relevant information in the purchase order table, but the choice between...
What is MLOps?MLOps ensures machine learning models are properly integrated with existing infrastructure, a data scientist checks the model serving infrastructure...
What is model routing?Model routing directs queries to the cheapest model that can answer them, reducing load on complex models and allocating resources effectively, as...
Security and privacy in energy and utilitiesA security manager for a utility company evaluates the AsscherAi system to ensure it can handle sensitive data from outage planning and regulatory...
Structured records or unstructured documents?AsscherAi handles queries about an organisation's data by distinguishing between structured records and unstructured documents, allowing a category...
What is LLMOps?LLMOps manages the lifecycle of large language models and their prompts, ensuring accurate and relevant answers to user queries, by adapting DevOps...
What is master data?Master data management prevents incorrect product information from causing supply chain issues by providing a single, unified view of core data...
Security and privacy in e-commerce and retailEnterprise AI security in e-commerce and retail requires careful consideration of data processing and storage, as a returns analyst investigates the...
One model or routing between several?Deciding between one model or routing between several in AsscherAi requires evaluating the complexity of requests and data structure, as a category...
What is AI latency?A data analyst experiences AI latency when asking complex questions about sales data through AsscherAi, where a two-second answer is more useful than...
What is a large language model?A category manager using AsscherAi can ask what suppliers have the longest lead times, and how they compare with the average, then use this...
How AI can bring down IT investment in printing and packagingImplementing AI in printing and packaging can reduce IT costs by minimising custom report development and streamlining system integration, as seen in...
How AI can bring down IT investment in textiles and apparelAI can reduce IT costs in textiles and apparel by automating report generation and data integration, allowing businesses to get more out of their...
How AI can bring down IT investment in metals and miningMetals and mining businesses can reduce IT costs by using AI to provide answers to ad-hoc questions, freeing up resources from building and...
How AI can bring down IT investment in chemicalsImplementing AI in chemicals businesses reduces IT costs by minimising the need for new reports and integrations, allowing users to ask questions in...
How AI can bring down IT investment in the automotive industryReducing IT costs in the automotive industry with AI involves analysing existing infrastructure and identifying areas where AI can provide insights...
How AI can bring down IT investment in FMCGFMCG companies can reduce IT costs by leveraging AI to answer business questions, freeing up IT resources to focus on strategic initiatives, and...
How AI can bring down IT investment in pharmaceuticalsPharmaceutical businesses can reduce IT costs by using AI to answer questions directly from existing systems, such as LIMS, quality management, and...
How AI can bring down IT investment in energy and utilitiesEnergy and utilities companies can reduce IT costs by using AI to answer questions from existing systems, rather than building new reports and...
How AI can bring down IT investment in e-commerce and retailE-commerce and retail executives can reduce IT costs by allocating budget to AI-powered solutions that provide a natural language interface to...
How AI can bring down IT investment in healthcareHealthcare organisations can reduce IT costs by using AI to answer questions from existing systems, rather than building custom reports, with 20.7%...
How AI can bring down IT investment in logisticsLogistics businesses can reduce IT costs by applying AI to existing systems, such as transport management and ERP, to automate reporting and data...
How AI can bring down IT investment in manufacturingManufacturing businesses can reduce IT costs by using AI to answer questions from existing systems like ERP and MES, reducing the need for new...
Security and privacy in chemicalsEnterprise AI security in chemicals manufacturing involves mitigating yield drift and feedstock variability risks by implementing tailored access...
Real time or batch?Real time querying with AsscherAi helps a purchasing manager decide whether to place an urgent order for a critical component by providing current...
What is a knowledge graph?A purchasing manager uses AsscherAi to query the knowledge graph, finding which suppliers provide products with a high defect rate, by traversing...
What is an enterprise knowledge base?A purchasing manager checks the inventory levels of a specific product in the enterprise resource planning system, then asks the AsscherAi assistant...
Security and privacy in automotiveEnterprise AI security in automotive involves mitigating risks such as prompt injection and ensuring least privilege access to sensitive data, which...
RAG or fine tuning?Fine tuning AsscherAi's model can improve accuracy on specific tasks, but it requires significant resources and expertise, whereas RAG ensures...
What is inference?Inference in AsscherAi generates answers to questions about an organisation's data, such as what orders are pending in the purchase order table, by...
What is human in the loop?Human in the loop involves a human reviewer verifying the output of automated systems, such as the purchase order table, to prevent errors and ensure...
Security and privacy for supply chainEnterprise AI for supply chain management involves settling specific questions about data processing and storage locations to prevent security and...
From proof of concept to production?Taking AsscherAi from proof of concept to production requires careful consideration of the costs and commitments involved, including the cost of...
What is grounding?Grounding ensures answers are tied to specific sources, such as the purchase order table or inventory management system, enabling users to verify...
What is hallucination?AsscherAi reduces incorrect decisions by identifying hallucination in query results, such as when a purchasing manager asks about supplier lead times...
Security and privacy for customer serviceA customer service manager checks the purchase order table to answer a customer query, and considers how an enterprise AI system will affect this...
Another pilot or a platform?A category manager evaluates natural language query systems by considering the commitment and costs of running another pilot versus investing in a...
What is a golden dataset?A golden dataset ensures AsscherAi returns accurate results by testing its ability to retrieve data from tables like the purchase order table, but...
What is AI guardrails?Implementing AI guardrails in AsscherAi involves setting constraints on what the system may retrieve or disclose, such as restricting access to...
Security and privacy for salesEnterprise AI security for sales involves configuring systems like AsscherAi to handle sales data correctly, preventing prompt injection attacks, and...
Open weight or proprietary models?AsscherAi's open weight model allows a procurement manager to query the purchase order table and compare supplier performance, but requires ongoing...
What is edge inference?Edge inference enables real-time decision making on the manufacturing floor by running machine learning models on devices close to the equipment...
What is fine tuning?Fine tuning AsscherAi's model on domain data helps a purchasing manager adapt the purchase order table to better predict stock levels and automate...
Security and privacy for research and developmentEnterprise AI security for research and development involves evaluating data processing and storage locations to ensure compliance with company...
On premise or cloud for enterprise AI?A data architect considers on premise or cloud for AsscherAi, weighing control over infrastructure against scalability needs, and the cost of...
What is model drift?Model drift occurs when the underlying data changes, causing AsscherAi's answers to degrade, as seen when a production schedule dashboard's numbers...
What is AI evaluation?AI evaluation ensures AsscherAi provides accurate answers by verifying them against the purchase order table and supplier performance log, involving...
Security and privacy for qualityAsscherAi helps quality managers identify defects by analysing inspection records and non-conformance reports, enabling them to trace defects back to...
An internal tool or a vendor platform?A purchasing manager considers an internal tool or a vendor platform to manage procurement data, evaluating total cost over three years, including...
What is data residency?Data residency requirements complicate the use of AsscherAi for a multinational company, as the system must access data stored in different...
What is embeddings?Embeddings enable AsscherAi to capture nuances in language by generating a numeric representation of a query, allowing the system to retrieve...
Security and privacy for productionAsscherAi enhances production security by controlling access to sensitive data and preventing prompt injection attacks, which occur when malicious...
Keep a human review step or remove it?A purchasing manager checks the purchase order table and finds that AsscherAi missed a contract, so they must decide whether to keep a human review...
What is a data contract?A data contract defines what the "purchase order table" means and who can change it, but in practice, it can be complex and nuanced, requiring...
What is a digital twin?A digital twin of a production line helps a shift supervisor identify anomalies by comparing real-time sensor data with expected behaviour, then...
Security and privacy for procurementProcurement data security relies on understanding how AsscherAi interacts with the purchase order table and supplier contract database, to prevent...
A general model or a domain tuned one?A domain tuned model for AsscherAi allows a procurement manager to ask about supplier lead times, and get accurate answers by querying the purchase...
What is model confidence?Model confidence in AsscherAi helps a purchasing manager gauge the reliability of answers about supplier performance, by calculating the degree to...
What is demand forecasting?Demand forecasting fails when historical data is incomplete due to stockouts, making it hard to estimate future demand, for instance, a purchasing...
Security and privacy for operationsAsscherAi mitigates security risks by processing data on the organisation's own internal servers, eliminating cloud-based storage and reducing cyber...
Dashboards or conversational analytics?A production planner using AsscherAi's conversational analytics can ask what orders are pending, on which production line, and what materials are...
What is citation in AI answers?Citation in AI answers provides transparency by referencing the original data source, such as the purchase order table, allowing users to verify...
What is data lineage?Data lineage in AsscherAi involves tracing the origin of a number in a report, such as a financial analyst querying the organisation's financial...
Security and privacy for maintenanceA maintenance manager uses AsscherAi to query the work order table and identify recurring issues with specific assets, then checks the maintenance...
Chatbot, copilot or agent?Implementing a chatbot, copilot, or agent for the maintenance log requires evaluating the team's needs and goals, considering the skills and...
What is chunking?Chunking enables AsscherAi to process large documents by breaking them down into smaller, contextual pieces, allowing a category manager to quickly...
What is an enterprise copilot?An enterprise copilot helps a category manager compare suppliers in the procurement system by providing relevant information and guidance, such as...
Security and privacy for executive leadershipAsscherAi's security features enable executive leadership to query sensitive data in real-time, while preventing prompt injection attacks by...
AI has reached the office, not the operation117,000 US businesses were surveyed by the Census Bureau. 22.4% used AI in the two weeks to July 2026, up from 17.3% nine months earlier. Adoption is...
A central AI team or embedded ones?A category manager uses AsscherAi to compare suppliers, but inconsistent definitions cause confusion, highlighting the need to decide between a...
What is change management for AI?Change management for AI involves planning and monitoring changes to an organisation's systems and processes to ensure successful adoption of AI...
What is a context window?A context window in AsscherAi's natural language query system determines how much text the model can analyze when generating a response to a user's...
Security and privacy for human resourcesEnterprise AI security for human resources requires careful consideration of data storage and processing locations to ensure compliance with...
Build or buy enterprise AI?Building enterprise AI for AsscherAi integration commits an organisation to developing a custom system, requiring significant investment in personnel...
What is AI benchmarks?AI benchmarks measure system performance, but rarely predict real-world results, as a category manager comparing suppliers on AsscherAi may find that...
What is anomaly detection?Anomaly detection identifies complex issues by finding unusual patterns in an organisation's data, such as a shift supervisor noticing a machine's...
Security and privacy for financeAsscherAi helps finance teams by answering questions about financial data in real time, such as what deviated from budget this quarter, on which cost...
Automate the decision or support it?Automating maintenance decisions can lead to inflexibility, while supporting them with data and analytics allows for adaptability, as seen when a...
What is an AI audit trail?A maintenance manager reviews the AI audit trail to understand how AsscherAi generated an answer about equipment failure rates, checking the data...
What is an AI agent?AsscherAi's AI agent reduces query time by utilising the purchase order table and supplier database to provide relevant answers, allowing staff to...
How to start with security and privacyGetting started with AsscherAi security involves choosing a first case with a known answer, such as a procurement manager verifying supplier on-time...
An agent or a fixed workflow?Implementing AsscherAi requires choosing between an agent-based system and a fixed workflow, each committing you to different levels of investment in...
What is access control for AI?Access control for AI enforces permissions at the point of retrieval, controlling what data the AI can access, as seen when a category manager uses...
What is agentic AI?Agentic AI streamlines supply chain management by planning and executing multi-step actions, such as querying the purchase order table to determine...
Security and privacy in the enterprise: a practical guideEnterprise AI security depends on where data is processed and stored, a purchasing manager must clarify this when procuring AsscherAi, considering...
Integration in the enterprise: a practical guideIntegrating AI systems with existing systems of record requires careful consideration of read and write paths, reconciling definitions, and handling...
Data foundations in the enterprise: a practical guideAsscherAi requires a deep understanding of the enterprise's data foundations, including field-level meaning and column names, to provide accurate...
Agentic workflows in the enterprise: a practical guideAgentic AI workflows automate complex processes by integrating multiple systems, such as ERP and CRM, to complete tasks, like generating work orders...
Catching design failures earlier in R&D with generative AIGenerative AI helps R&D catch design failures earlier by making prior test results, review comments and project history searchable in context. Teams...
How generative AI turns enterprise data into real-time answersGenerative AI turns enterprise data into real-time answers by mapping a plain-language question onto the systems that hold the data, retrieving the...

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