72% of companies have AI in production, but 56% of SME projects fail to go beyond the POC. The key: start with a real, measurable problem with available data, not with technology.
✅ Repetitive problem (at least 10h/week lost)
✅ Available and clean data (or easily cleanable)
✅ Measurable result (clear KPI before/after)
✅ Visible impact in <6 months
✅ Not 100% critical (tolerance for errors while learning)
❌ Avoid: missing data, single irreversible decision, high regulation without DPO
Document copilot: ChatGPT Teams or Claude for Work for emails, proposals, reports. Cost: $20-30/month/user. Immediate productivity ROI.
Start: 1 weekFAQ chatbot: RAG on internal documentation + website. Reduces repetitive questions by 50-70%.
Start: 4-6 weeksAutomated invoice processing: Fast ROI, low risk, measurable. Saving: €8-15 per invoice.
Start: 6-10 weeksDemand/inventory forecasting: ML on ERP data. Stock reduction 15-25%, service rate improvement. ROI 6-12 months.
Start: 3-4 monthsMolderez Consult SRL co-builds your 18-month AI roadmap.
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