KLOEPFEL AI in Procurement
Procurement is changing. Companies that integrate AI into their processes secure long-term competitive advantages: Automation, increased efficiency and well-founded decisions turn every procurement department into a strategic lever for corporate success.


Take your shopping to the next level with AI!
With over 17 years of experience and an international team of over 3,500 procurement and AI experts, we know how to turn theory into practical success. Our references show: Together we reduce your costs and increase productivity sustainably.
In just 4 weeks, we deliver measurable results with our AI potential analysis - practical, individual and sustainable. Whether process optimization, software integration or training your teams, we turn your procurement into a strategic success factor.
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AI turns procurement into a strategic lever for corporate success
AI consulting from KLOEPFEL Consulting at a glance
Over 17 years of practical experience
With over 17 years of experience and an international team of over 3,500 procurement and AI experts, we know how to turn theory into practical success. Our references show: Together we reduce your costs and increase productivity sustainably.
Expertise in AI & purchasing
We know exactly how artificial intelligence makes procurement more efficient from our own numerous projects and from working with our customers. With our many years of experience in AI and procurement, we combine concentrated knowledge from both areas so that our customers can benefit to the maximum.
AI enabler in purchasing
As personal AI experts, we support you directly in your day-to-day work and enable you to make purchasing more efficient. With our help, you can successfully integrate AI into your processes, increasing your effectiveness and your standing as a buyer in the company.
Interdisciplinary team
Our team brings together experts in business mathematics, programming, purchasing and business psychology to offer you a holistic solution and master your challenges from different perspectives.
Three modules of AI integration in purchasing
Best Practices
We use AI ourselves. We combine this knowledge with insights from customer projects to offer you best practices. We also develop customized solutions according to your individual needs. We analyze your processes independently of providers and recommend what you really need.
Development
We develop customized AI software solutions that are specifically tailored to the needs of your purchasing department. Through an individual analysis of your processes, we create efficient, practical solutions that optimize your workflows and make you more efficient.
Optimization
With our specialized AI task force, we support you in regular meetings and enable your team to use AI efficiently in purchasing. In this way, we ensure that the implementation runs smoothly and that you quickly benefit from the advantages of AI.
With artificial intelligence
AI potential analysis
We analyze your processes, identify potential for optimization and provide you with an actionable roadmap.
- Analysis of your processes: Together we identify time-consuming, repetitive and error-prone tasks.
- Potential assessment: We assess optimization opportunities in terms of costs, quality and efficiency.
- Process mapping and workshop: We develop initial solutions together in one-on-one meetings and main process mapping.
- Software development and test phase: At least one MVP (Minimum Viable Product) developed individually for you is provided and tested by your team.
- Presentation of analysis results and recommendation for action: Gain insights into the maturity level of your company and a holistic strategy with concrete next steps.
- Measurable results in just 4 weeks!
AI workshops in purchasing
We offer customized AI workshops for procurement that help your team to understand and directly apply the potential of artificial intelligence.
- Understanding and applying AI: In our workshops, you will learn what artificial intelligence (AI) can do, what it cannot do and how to use AI effectively in procurement. We provide a clear overview of which tasks can be improved or automated using AI and how you can make the best use of the technology.
- Identifying relevant fields of application: Together with you, we identify the appropriate topics and challenges in your procurement department where AI offers real added value. We show you how you can tackle these topics in a targeted manner and successfully integrate them into your daily processes.
- Practical tools & methods: Our workshops offer practical examples such as the analysis of negotiation processes and the optimization of supplier relationships in order to apply AI specifically in purchasing. You will receive concrete tools and methods that you can implement directly in your day-to-day work.
Support for your AI task force
We continue to support you even after the implementation of AI. Through regular meetings, we guarantee continuous support to ensure that your employees use the technology efficiently in purchasing.
- AI task force: We set up a specialized AI task force and continue to support you even after the AI has been implemented. In this way, we ensure that your employees have competent AI support at their side at all times.
- Strategy by experts: Our team of business mathematicians, software developers, procurement experts and business psychologists precisely assesses the strengths and weaknesses of AI solutions and develops a tailored, vendor-independent strategy for your company.
- Practice & empowerment: With our experience from comparable projects in medium-sized companies, we implement AI solutions in a practical way and involve your employees in a targeted manner to ensure sustainable use of the new systems.
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Our AI tools
and use cases
FuzzyFusion
Duplicate removal
Our AI-based solution eliminates tedious duplicates in ERP and CRM systems, which is a common problem and can lead to incorrect evaluations and production bottlenecks. Using state-of-the-art fuzzy matching algorithms such as Levenshtein, Jaro-Winkler and RapidFuzz, the software recognizes even minor write variants and precisely merges relevant data.
Precise duplicate matching
- Use of advanced algorithms (Levenshtein, Jaro-Winkler, RapidFuzz)
- Detection of even minor write variants
Individual customizability
- Configurable threshold values and search procedures
- Customized solutions for every customer
Intuitive user interface
- Clear dashboard for manually checking assignments
- Simple integration via Excel import/export and direct connection to
Efficiency and cost reduction
- Automation of error-prone manual processes
- Minimization of production bottlenecks through error-free data
Expertise in AI
- Combination of state-of-the-art AI technology and in-depth industry knowledge
- Perfect match for managing directors and purchasing managers in SMEs
ProcureScan AI
Invoice reading
Without our solution, many companies still process invoices, orders and delivery bills manually, which is an error-prone and time-consuming process. With ProcureScan AI, we digitize and optimize the document flow: Our software converts different file formats such as PDF, image, Word or PPT into structured data. Advanced image enhancement, precise OCR and LLM analysis ensure that relevant information is extracted accurately. This not only saves you time and money, but also gives you full transparency in purchasing.
Automated document processing
Captures invoices, orders & delivery bills from various formats (PDF, image, Word, PPT).
Advanced image optimization
Denoising, deskewing, contrast enhancement and automatic rotation correction for optimum OCR results.
AI-supported analysis
Integrated LLM technology extracts and structures all relevant data (supplier, invoice number, items, etc.).
Flexible data exports
Direct export to Excel or connection to existing databases
Transparency & efficiency
Significant time savings, cost reductions and improved purchasing processes.
Individual customizability
Perfectly tailored to the specific needs of your company.
ContractInsight
Contract analysis
Efficiency in purchasing through intelligent automation: Traditional contract checks cost time and resources. Our ContractInsight solves this problem by automatically reading and analyzing contracts in all common formats and exporting relevant information in a structured manner. AI-supported processes give you a clear overview, from terms to prices, and enable you to make informed decisions. Discover how digital transformation can revolutionize your purchasing processes!
Automatic error handling
Detection of faulty imports and relocation to a separate error directory
Table extraction
Intelligent recognition and serialization of tables from images and PDF pages
Progress monitoring & logging
Detailed status reports and log files for process traceability
Individual parameterization
Customizable language settings, margin thresholds and other parameters to achieve optimal results
API integration
Seamless connection to existing IT systems for automated workflows
Your experts for Artificial intelligence in purchasing
Cross-industry & interdisciplinary
Our AI team is made up of experts from a wide range of disciplines, including business mathematicians, programmers, purchasers and business psychologists. This interdisciplinary composition enables us to work across industries and develop customized solutions based on comprehensive expertise.

"Companies that specifically integrate AI into their procurement processes increase their efficiency by more than 80% because intelligent automation exponentially amplifies human expertise"
Awarded BEST CONSULTANT - 11th time in a row


We work across all sectors to increase efficiency in purchasing.
Satisfied customers
CLAAS
The European market leader in combine harvesters and world market leader in self-propelled forage harvesters also produces tractors, grassland harvesting machines, agricultural balers and innovative agricultural information technologies. Founded in 1913, the family-owned company has locations in Europe as well as branches in America and Asia. The company's focus is on efficiency and responsibility for future generations.

CLAAS
Dalli
The Dalli Group combines the tradition and values of more than 160 years of company history with the demands of an innovative, high-performance and future-oriented group of companies. The internationally active group specializes in the private label business and has established itself as the second largest manufacturer in this sector within eight years. The products are manufactured at five locations in Germany and the Netherlands. The product portfolio includes detergents, cleaning agents and cleaning products as well as cosmetics and sun protection products.

Dalli
Ice man
Eissmann Automotive is a leading global partner to the automotive industry for high-quality interior components. The company stands for excellent leather and surface processing, innovative control modules and complete solutions for vehicle interiors. With state-of-the-art technology, design expertise and an international presence, Eissmann develops customized solutions that perfectly combine functionality, comfort and aesthetics.

Ice man
Grim
"Over the entire duration of the project, they achieved a minimization of procurement costs of around € 2.5 million." - Klemens Kalverkamp (Managing Director). Founded in 1861, Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is a world market-leading manufacturer of potato technology based in Damme (Lower Saxony). Since 2003, the company has also been manufacturing machines for sugar beet harvesting and vegetable cultivation and employs over 1,450 people worldwide.

Grim
Kamps
The Kamps family business operates a chain of bakeries and is represented at over 500 locations. Every day, they produce and sell baked goods in over 65 Kamps bakeries. The chain attaches particular importance to strict adherence to Kamps recipes and the many years of expertise and experience of the master bakers in the bakery trade. With almost 540 employees, they achieve a turnover of 85 million euros.

Kamps
Box penny
With around 430 employees at 34 locations and sales offices in Germany, Romania, Poland and Luxembourg, Kistenpfennig AG is a widespread technical wholesaler. The family-owned company is headquartered in Mainz and supplies its customers, most of whom come from industry, with 500,000 items from over 18 product areas, including plastics, power tools, lubrication and hose technology and lifting equipment. Kistenpfennig AG offers optimum supply and reduced storage costs as well as a user-friendly online store. The customer-oriented service also includes a free store app and an in-house packaging and customization service.

Box penny
Kuka
Kuka AG is an international company with a turnover of around 3 billion euros. With around 12300 employees, it is the world's leading provider of intelligent automation solutions - at its headquarters in Augsburg and around the world. Kuka AG's customer base comprises the automotive industry on the one hand and general industry on the other.

Kuka
Leifheit
For over 50 years, Leifheit has been one of the leading suppliers of household goods in Europe. True to the motto "Always one idea better". The Leifheit brand is characterized by its innovative products of the highest quality and pioneering design to make life at home easier and more beautiful for its customers.

Leifheit
LUEHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG
LÜHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG is a developer and manufacturer of air pollution control systems. The family-owned company was founded in 1938 and now operates worldwide. LÜHR Filter also offers its customers engineering, service and maintenance services as well as a delivery program including gas transfer.

LUEHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG
LUXHAUS
The Bavarian energy-saving house manufacturer Luxhaus has been around since 1924. The family-run company attaches great importance to quality assurance and proves its expertise in building experience to its customers with various awards. Every year, Luxhaus fulfills the dream of owning a home for around 250 customers. From the search for a plot of land to the architecture and fittings to the guarantee: Luxhaus offers an all-round package as well as state-of-the-art technologies to ensure energy efficiency and sustainability.

LUXHAUS
Metz
Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG is the leading company in the field of aerial rescue and sees itself as a competence center for aerial rescue equipment. Metz is part of the Rosenbauer Group, the world's leading manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles. Around 240 employees at the Karlsruhe site produce turntable ladders and aerial rescue platforms for fire departments around the world. Founded in 1998, the company's turntable ladders are among the most reliable emergency vehicles today. For decades, turntable ladder technology from Karlsruhe has saved the lives of many thousands of people.

Metz
Schmitz Cargobull
Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers and bodies. With innovative transport solutions, state-of-the-art technology and a dense service and spare parts network, the company ensures reliable and efficient logistics worldwide. Whether refrigerated vehicles, flatbed trailers or box trailers - Schmitz Cargobull stands for quality, durability and partnership in the transport industry.

Schmitz Cargobull
Silk embroidery
Seidensticker is one of the best-known shirt and blouse manufacturers in Europe and has stood for quality, style and innovation for over 100 years. The family-owned company combines classic craftsmanship with modern design and creates timeless fashion that combines elegance and comfort. With an international focus and sustainable standards, Seidensticker remains true to its credo: fashion with character for every occasion.

Silk embroidery
SITA Airport IT GmbH
"Your communication and appearance towards our suppliers was always in the interests of SITA Airport IT GmbH and characterized by a professional and structured approach." - Dr. Christian Jahncke (Managing Director). SITA Airport IT was founded in 2005 as a joint venture between SITA and Düsseldorf Airport. SITA Airport IT is an outsourced IT department that focuses on IT and communication solutions such as the installation of WLAN and hotspots as well as automatic pay stations and video surveillance in parking lots for airport operators, airlines and airport-related areas. Since September 2013, SITA Airport IT GmbH has expanded its repertoire of parking solutions by operating the Parkvogel parking garage (undefinedwww.parkvogel.de). The subsidiary employs over 100 people.

SITA Airport IT GmbH
Swisslog
With more than six locations around the world, Swisslog's Healtcare Solutions ensure the automation of hospital pharmacies, the care sector, material handling and process optimization. They improve the storage systems of pharmacies, improve transport and optimize workflows in the warehouse and laboratory. The Warehouse & Distribution Solutions can be found in more than 20 countries around the world. Warehouse & Distribution Solutions from Swisslog improve processes in warehouses. The mechanical "carriers" significantly simplify and speed up the transportation of goods.

Swisslog
Vaillant
Headquartered in Remscheid, the Vaillant Group is dedicated to its specialist areas of heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology. The internationally active family-owned company produces and develops customized products, systems and services for the home. These include, for example, heating appliances based on conventional energy sources or system solutions for the use of renewable energies. The Vaillant Group is committed to acting responsibly towards the environment, its employees and society and attaches great importance to sustainability.

Vaillant
Valensina
"Despite the sometimes high complexity of the procurement issues due to our product diversity and multiple locations, the first savings were realized after a short time." - Tino Mocken (Managing Director). Valensina GmbH, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, produces and distributes a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages covering all segments of this market. Valensina GmbH includes sportfit Fruchtsaft GmbH & Co. KG in Mönchengladbach, Wolfra Kelterei GmbH in Erding, Dr. Siemer Getränke GmbH in Vechta and FSP Frischsaft FRISCHE Produktions-GmbH in Mönchengladbach. The main brands of sportfit GmbH are the well-known premium fruit juice brands "Valensina" and "Hitchcock", the cult children's drink brand "Dreh + Trink" and the "Donath" brand from the oldest juice press house in Germany.

Valensina
Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Münster
The Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Cooperative Financial Network is an association of independent companies. Since the first credit cooperatives were founded over 160 years ago, the group has grown to become a mainstay of the German financial sector - with around 190,000 employees and total assets of over 1,000 billion euros. The Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken are part of the FinanzGruppe.

Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Münster
Voss
VOSS Automotive is an international partner to the automotive industry and specializes in innovative line systems, couplings and components for fluid and air management. With state-of-the-art technology, a high level of development expertise and decades of experience, VOSS supplies solutions that improve efficiency, safety and sustainability in vehicles worldwide. As a reliable system partner, the company is actively shaping the mobility of the future - from classic drives to electromobility.

Voss
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