Virtual Engineer® for Purchasing Planning

Virtual Engineer® for Customer Collaboration is part of the Virtual Engineers Suite, a KFactory® solution developed in partnership with ELIAN Solutions. Virtual Engineers can work individually or as a team, supporting organisations at every level, from operations to the C-suite. They provide expertise, analysis, and recommendations that help organisations operate more efficiently, deliver greater value to their customers, and build a more sustainable future.

The Virtual Engineer for Purchasing Planning optimises purchasing decisions to ensure stock availability at the lowest total cost. This agent generates purchasing suggestions based on supply forecasts, delivery terms, and stock level targets. It optimises order quantities and timing, taking into account factors such as supplier minimum order levels, price discounts, and consolidation opportunities.

Beyond tactical measures, this agent supports strategic sourcing by analysing the total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier performance, and supply risks. It helps balance service levels with inventory costs, determining safety stock levels while minimising tied-up capital.

Purchasing Planning – Benefits

✅ Optimised purchase orders that reduces costs while ensuring supply

✅ Clear visibility of what needs  to be ordered and when

✅ Analysis of delivery terms and reliability to support supplier selection

✅ Inventory optimisation by balancing availability with inventory costs

✅ Automatic generation of purchaser orders

ELIAN Solutions  and KFactory® platform

The Virtual Engineer for Purchasing Planning is one of the results of the long-term collaboration between KFactory® and ELIAN Solutions.

KFactory® is transforming the industrial sector by integrating advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT. This solution transforms traditional workflows into a harmonised digital ecosystem, where machines, operators, and support teams work together efficiently to reduce the carbon footprint. The introduction of artificial intelligence represents a fundamental shift in approach, enabling precise performance monitoring aligned with sustainability goals.

Through the partnership between KFactory® and ELIAN Solutions, virtual engineers (AI agents) have already been implemented for several ELIAN Solutions customers.