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.
Law firms
Automated Legal Department Budget Forecasting Using Historical Matter Data
Law firm budgets are notoriously inaccurate. AI analyzes historical matter data to produce more reliable budget forecasts for both firms and their corporate clients.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Healthcare
AI for Pain Management Clinic Compliance: Automated Documentation Audits
Pain management clinics operate under intense regulatory scrutiny. AI documentation audit systems now continuously review clinical notes for compliance with prescribing guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer policies.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Insurance
How AI Optimizes Ceded Loss Portfolio Transfers
Loss portfolio transfers allow carriers to offload blocks of reserves to reinsurers. AI improves the pricing, structuring, and due diligence for these complex transactions.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Construction
Automated Cost-Loaded Schedule Updates From Field Progress Reports
Keeping a cost-loaded schedule current with actual field progress is one of the most tedious tasks in project controls. AI automation makes it manageable.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Packing Optimization: Reducing Dimensional Weight Charges by Selecting the Right Box
Shipping costs are increasingly based on dimensional weight rather than actual weight. AI selects the optimal box size for each order, reducing wasted space and cutting shipping costs significantly.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Logistics transportation
AI for Dynamic Pricing in Freight Brokerage Operations
Freight brokers live and die by their pricing accuracy. AI dynamic pricing tools analyze real-time market data, historical patterns, and capacity signals to set prices that win freight without sacrificing margin.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
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Manufacturing
AI for Weld Quality Assessment: Detecting Porosity and Incomplete Fusion
Weld defects like porosity and incomplete fusion hide inside the joint where visual inspection cannot reach. AI-powered analysis of welding data and NDT results catches them reliably.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Accounting tax
AI for ASC 606 Revenue Recognition: Automating Complex Multi-Element Arrangements
ASC 606 turned revenue recognition into one of the most judgment-intensive areas of accounting. AI helps firms apply the five-step model consistently across clients with complex arrangements.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Law firms
How AI Handles Cross-Border M&A Due Diligence Document Review
Cross-border M&A deals involve reviewing documents in multiple languages and legal systems. AI tools help law firms process this complexity faster while maintaining thoroughness.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Healthcare
Automated Census Management and Bed Tracking for Hospital Operations
Hospital bed management directly affects revenue, patient flow, and emergency department boarding times. Automated census systems now provide real-time visibility into bed availability, predicted discharges, and optimal patient placement.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Insurance
Automated Facultative Reinsurance Placement Using Risk Profiling
Facultative reinsurance placement is a manual, relationship-driven process. AI-powered risk profiling helps cedents match individual risks to the right reinsurers faster and with better terms.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
Construction
AI for Prefabrication Optimization: Identifying Components Suitable for Off-Site Assembly
Deciding what to prefabricate and what to build in place is a complex optimization problem. AI analysis identifies the sweet spot where off-site assembly actually saves time and money.
Basel IsmailApr 10, 2026
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