When another approach may fit better
If the process is predictable, rules-based automation may be easier to operate than AI. Start with a feasibility review when data quality, accuracy requirements, or the business benefit is uncertain.
- What can be included in the scope?
- A feasibility assessment, pilot and evaluation results, agreed product integration, and monitoring and handover requirements.
- What affects the cost?
- Data preparation, evaluation, model or provider choices, integrations, human review, and monitoring affect cost. Separate implementation fees from usage-based API, cloud, and support costs.
- How will we agree a realistic timeline?
- A pilot needs representative data and agreed evaluation criteria. Production planning also includes failure handling, human oversight, privacy controls, and integration testing; a successful demo alone does not establish readiness.
- What should we agree about ownership and handover?
- Agree access to code, prompts, configuration, evaluation data, provider accounts, and operating documentation. Define data-use terms, model limitations, monitoring, and who handles failures after launch.