Field notes on AI in business
Practical writing on AI, automation and the day-to-day work of running a business. From the team that builds and runs AI systems.
Accounting tax
Sage Intacct Automation: Where AI Adds Value to Mid-Market ERP
Sage Intacct serves mid-market companies with sophisticated needs. AI adds value in the areas where Intacct is powerful but labor-intensive.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Healthcare
Automated Supply Expense Tracking Per Procedure for Cost Analysis
Understanding the true cost per procedure requires tracking supply consumption at the individual case level. Automated systems now capture this data without adding documentation burden to clinical staff.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Insurance
Automated Bonding and Surety Underwriting for Construction Contractors
Surety bonds guarantee contractor performance, and underwriting them requires deep financial and operational analysis. AI automates this analysis to make surety decisions faster and more consistent.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Construction
How AI Manages Data Center Construction: Power Distribution and Cooling Coordination
Data center construction requires precise coordination between electrical and mechanical systems. AI manages the complex interdependencies that make these facilities uniquely challenging to build.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Foreign Trade Zone Compliance for Ecommerce Importers
Foreign trade zones offer significant duty savings for ecommerce importers, but the compliance requirements are complex. AI automates the tracking, documentation, and reporting that FTZ compliance demands.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Logistics transportation
Automated Detention and Demurrage Tracking at Ports and Warehouses
Detention and demurrage charges at ports and warehouses accumulate quickly and are often discovered only when the invoice arrives. AI tracks container and trailer dwell times in real time, alerting teams before free time expires.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
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Manufacturing
AI for Heat Recovery System Optimization in Industrial Processes
Industrial processes reject enormous amounts of heat to the environment. AI identifies recovery opportunities and optimizes heat exchanger networks to capture that wasted energy.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Law firms
Automated Appellate Brief Citation Checking and Bluebook Compliance
Appellate practice demands perfect citation formatting and accuracy. AI tools check citations against the Bluebook and verify that cited authorities actually support the propositions claimed.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Accounting tax
Building Custom Reporting Dashboards With AI-Aggregated Multi-Platform Data
Clients using multiple platforms get fragmented reporting. AI aggregation creates unified dashboards that show the complete picture.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Healthcare
How AI Manages Clinical Trial Billing Compliance and Coverage Analysis
Clinical trial billing requires separating research costs from standard-of-care costs, a distinction that is legally significant and operationally complex. AI systems now automate the coverage analysis and billing separation.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Insurance
How AI Handles Inflation Guard Calculations for Property Policies
Property values change with inflation, and insurance coverage needs to keep pace. AI automates inflation guard calculations to prevent underinsurance as replacement costs rise.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
Construction
AI for Healthcare Facility Construction: Infection Control Risk Assessment Automation
Building or renovating a hospital while it remains operational requires meticulous infection control planning. AI automates the ICRA process to protect patients during construction.
Basel IsmailApr 16, 2026
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