Industries · Supply Chain

AI Automation for Supply Chain Teams

Fewer surprises, earlier decisions.

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01Purchasing & follow-upPO confirmation chaser
02Visibility & exceptionsSupplier delay early warning
03Planning & inventoryWeekly demand forecast refresh
04Supplier performanceSupplier scorecards
05You approveNothing goes out unchecked

From first message to approved action. A person stays in control at every step.

01PO confirmation chaser02Supplier delay early warning03Weekly demand forecast refresh04Supplier scorecards05You approve
Sample dashboard

Your supply chain at a glance, every morning

The numbers and workflow statuses I'd set up for a supply chain team, in one view. Illustrative only: a fictional supply chain with sample data.

Company 1Last 30 days vs previous 30 · sample dataUpdated today, 7:00 am
On-time in full94% 3 pts
Forecast accuracy86% 4 pts
Open exceptions23 28%
Lead time (days)18 2 days

Shipped order value

Monthly, last 12 months
$705k 15% in 12 months
Shipped order value by month. Nov: $612k; Dec: $620k; Jan: $618k; Feb: $634k; Mar: $641k; Apr: $655k; May: $662k; Jun: $671k; Jul: $668k; Aug: $684k; Sep: $693k; Oct: $705k. $600k$650k$700k$750k NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
$164kaverage weekly shipped value
3,840purchase order lines tracked this month
41supplier delays flagged before the due date

Automations

On-time in full by region

Share of PO lines delivered on time and complete, last 90 days
UAE: 96%
Europe: 91%
India: 86%
China: 79%
Americas: 72%

Automation at work

Last 30 days
88%
POs confirmed without manual chasing
92%
Exceptions triaged within one hour
97%
Supplier emails logged automatically

Supply chain teams already run an ERP, a planning tool, supplier portals, spreadsheets and a busy shared inbox. The problem is the work between them: chasing suppliers for confirmations, copying ship dates into trackers, and spotting a late order only when a customer asks. I build AI workflows on top of the systems you have, so purchase orders are followed up, delays are flagged early and plans are updated from live data. Your team approves anything that changes a commitment to a customer or supplier.

Free late-order & supplier audit

Send me an export of open purchase orders and the last 90 days of receipts (no prices needed). I show you where late suppliers, slow confirmations and stock gaps are costing you, and the three fixes to start with.

  • On-time in full by supplier and lane
  • POs still waiting for confirmation
  • Items at risk of running out
  • A simple 30-day action plan
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Time saved calculator

How much time could automation give back?

Enter your own numbers: repetitive tasks like enquiries, bookings, documents, orders and reports. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Planning assumptionsPlanning assumptions only, not a promise. A person still approves anything important.
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Workflow simulation

Watch two weeks of work in 15 seconds

A simulated fortnight at Company 1. Each card is an order moving through your workflow, with a person approving anything important. Sample data.

Day 0 of 14
Purchasing & follow-up0
Visibility &…0
Planning & inventory0
Supplier performance0
Approved0
Order 1PO confirmation chaser
Order 2Supplier delay early warning
Order 3Exception triage assistant
Order 4Weekly demand forecast…
Order 5Reorder point suggestions
Order 6Supplier scorecards
Order 7PO confirmation chaser
Order 8Supplier delay early warning

    Simulation with sample data. Real timing depends on your volumes, systems and team.

    Stage 01

    Purchasing & follow-up

    Every purchase order confirmed without the chasing.

    PO confirmation chaser

    Confirmation requests and reminders go to suppliers automatically. Replies are read, ship dates are logged in your ERP or tracker, and price or quantity differences are flagged for a buyer to approve before anything is sent back.

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    Stage 02

    Visibility & exceptions

    Problems spotted early and sorted by what matters most.

    Supplier delay early warning

    Each open order is checked against expected milestones from supplier confirmations and carrier updates. Late shipments are flagged before the due date, with the affected customer orders attached and an update drafted for a planner to approve.

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    Exception triage assistant

    Customs holds, short shipments and revised arrival dates are grouped by cause and ranked by customer impact. A next step is suggested for each one, and your team decides what happens.

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    Stage 03

    Planning & inventory

    Plans and stock levels that keep up with real demand.

    Weekly demand forecast refresh

    The forecast is updated every week from orders, shipments and promotions. Large changes are explained in plain English, and planners review and approve the forecast before it is published.

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    Reorder point suggestions

    Reorder points and safety stock are suggested from recent demand, supplier lead times and minimum order quantities. Draft replenishment orders wait for a buyer to approve them.

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    Stage 04

    Supplier performance

    Supplier reviews based on your own records.

    Supplier scorecards

    Every supplier is scored on on-time delivery, quality and response times from your own data. Quarterly review packs are drafted with late orders and root causes, ready for your team to lead the conversation.

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    10 modules

    Supply chain visibility & planning modules

    Ten modules that read your ERP, purchasing inbox and shipment data, and show where delays, stock problems and time are lost.

    New Buyers & Suppliers

    B2B growth: new buyers and backup suppliers researched and approached, with every message approved by you.

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    Ready-made software

    Need the software itself?

    Proven system we demo, set up, support and extend with AI. Pricing on a call.

    36 use cases

    Every use case, in one checklist

    For supply chain, planning and procurement teams in manufacturing, distribution and retail. Tick what fits your business, then send me your list and I'll tell you where to start.

    Planning & forecasting
    Purchasing & supplier follow-up
    Visibility & exceptions
    Inventory & replenishment
    Supplier performance & risk
    Reporting & insights
    0 use cases picked. Tick the ones that fit your business. Book a call about these Email me my list
    Starter packs

    Start with a pack, not a platform

    Each pack bundles the use cases that work best together, so you get a working result first and add more once it pays off.

    Supplier Follow-up Pack

    Best for: Purchasing teams that spend hours chasing confirmations and documents.

    Pricing depends on your number of suppliers and sites and the systems you use, so I scope it with you on a short call. Ask for pricingSubmit the form

    Visibility Pack

    Best for: Teams that want to hear about late orders before their customers do.

    Pricing depends on your number of suppliers and sites and the systems you use, so I scope it with you on a short call. Ask for pricingSubmit the form

    Planning & Inventory Pack

    Best for: Planners who want fresher forecasts, fewer stock-outs and less excess stock.

    Pricing depends on your number of suppliers and sites and the systems you use, so I scope it with you on a short call. Ask for pricingSubmit the form

    Supplier Growth Pack

    Best for: Businesses that want stronger suppliers, backup options and new buyers.

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    Inquiry form

    Tell me about your supply chain team

    Fill in this form. Your details go to shahzad@shazzbiz.com and you get a short plan with your quickest wins and pricing. Questions first? Ask on WhatsApp.

    Takes about two minutes. You get a short plan with your quickest wins, and your free offer on request.

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    FAQ

    Questions I get asked

    Something else on your mind? Ask me on a short call.

    Will this work with the ERP and planning tools we already use?

    Yes. I build on top of what you run today, for example SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite, plus your planning spreadsheets, supplier portals and shared inbox. The workflows read from and write to those systems through their APIs or exports, so your team keeps working in familiar screens and nobody has to learn a new platform.

    Will AI send messages to suppliers or change orders on its own?

    Only where you decide it should. Routine reminders, like asking a supplier to confirm a PO, can run automatically. Anything that changes a commitment, such as a new delivery date, a reorder or a message about a dispute, is prepared as a draft for approval, and a planner or buyer signs it off before anything is sent or updated.

    How early can it flag a late shipment?

    That depends on the signals you have. With supplier confirmations, carrier tracking and your own lead time history, the workflow can often flag risk days before the due date rather than on the day. It compares each order against expected milestones and alerts the right person, with the affected customer orders attached, so they can act sooner.

    How is our commercial and supplier data protected?

    Pricing, supplier terms and customer orders stay in systems you control. We agree access rules, data retention and where data is hosted before building, and I use AI services that do not train on your data. Each workflow gets only the permissions it needs, and every action it takes is logged so you can review it.

    Do I need to be technical?

    No. You need to know how your supply chain works, which you already do. I handle the set-up, connections and testing, then hand over simple instructions. Your planners and buyers use the results through email, Teams or the tools they already open each day, and I stay available for changes as your processes evolve.

    How long does it take, and what does it cost?

    It depends on your tools, the size of your operation and the use cases you pick. A focused first workflow, such as PO confirmation chasing, is often live within a few weeks. A short call is enough for me to give you a clear scope, timeline and price for the first step.

    Where should a supply chain team start?

    Usually with the work that takes the most hours and causes the most surprises: supplier follow-ups and late shipment alerts. They are low risk, easy to measure and build trust in the data. Once those run well, forecasting support and reorder suggestions are the natural next step.

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