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From RAG to Agentic Retrieval
AI in procurement needs to do more than just search AI in procurement is not just about speed. It is primarily about making better-informed decisions. That is exactly why Agentic Retrieval is so interesting. It helps AI not only find information, but also better assess whether there is enough context to provide a strong answer. First came RAG Agentic Retrieval builds on RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation). With RAG, AI retrieves relevant information from documents and uses t
Roel Cozijnsen
Mar 242 min read


When “Sometimes” is enough: Why AI still matters in Procurement
You don’t need AI every day for it to be powerful Most procurement teams don’t live in constant “big RFQ” mode. Your work is a mix of routine purchases, smaller orders, and then a few high-stakes moments: major tenders, complex quotations, sensitive negotiations, and long contracts that really need attention. That’s why it’s completely normal that you wouldn’t use an AI tool every single day. And yet, this doesn’t make it useless; it makes it strategic. AI becomes the support
Giovanni Masoni
Feb 272 min read


AI in procurement: how it can help you to save time and money
How AI can help you to save time and money
Giovanni Masoni
Dec 15, 20251 min read
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