Use case analysis

01Introduction

Artificial intelligence can be applied in countless places — and that is precisely what makes starting so difficult.

Many companies know that AI is relevant for them, but not where they should sensibly begin. The field is extremely broad, and there are possible applications for nearly every area. Without a clear selection, there is a risk of directing time and budget into initiatives that have little effect.

This is exactly where the use case analysis comes in: it provides an overview of what is possible, identifies concrete use cases in the context of your company and makes them comparable. The result is a sound basis for deciding which initiatives to tackle first.

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days of moderated workshop

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prioritized use case matrix as the result

02How we proceed

The analysis takes place as a moderated workshop — over one to three days, depending on its scope. We put the preparation together individually for each client and each field of application, so that the workshop is tailored to your industry and your questions.

Creating an overviewWe give a structured overview of the general possibilities for AI in the field you are interested in.
Identifying use casesTogether with your staff we collect concrete use cases — supported by proven creativity techniques.
Assessing & prioritizingThe identified use cases are assessed and prioritized by benefit and effort.
Result matrixYou receive a matrix of all use cases with a clear recommendation for each — implement now or later — in the form of an Eisenhower-style matrix.
Optional next stepIf you wish, a feasibility study or prototyping follows: an upfront analysis of whether the use cases can be implemented and how demanding and costly that implementation will be.

Use case matrix: use cases positioned by benefit and implementation effort, with a recommendation on the order of implementation — **Fig. 1** — Schematic use case matrix: positioning by benefit and implementation effort with a recommendation on sequence.

03Scope of services

Analysis prepared individually for each client and field of application
Moderated workshop over one to three days
Overview of the possible AI applications in your target field
Use case identification with creativity techniques, together with your team
Prioritization and assessment of the use cases
Result matrix following Eisenhower logic, with a recommendation on sequence
Optional: prototyping as well as feasibility, effort and cost estimates

04An example from practice

We have already carried out the use case analysis for large industrial and retail companies — with varying emphases, among them production, logistics and brick-and-mortar retail.

Workshop situation in a modern office: a team jointly identifying AI use cases on a wall structured with sticky notes — **Fig. 2** — Workshop situation: identifying use cases together with the client's team.

05Frequently asked questions

How long does the analysis take?

One to three days, depending on scope. We agree the precise format with you in advance.

Do we need to prepare?

We take care of the preparation — individually for your company and your field of application. From your side, the participation of the right members of staff is enough.

What comes out of it?

A prioritized use case matrix with clear recommendations on sequence — a solid basis for your next decisions.

What if we do not yet know where AI makes sense for us?

That is precisely what the analysis is for. You do not need to arrive with a finished idea — we work out the use cases together.

What happens after the analysis?

Optionally prototyping or a feasibility and cost estimate for the prioritized use cases — and if you wish, we accompany the implementation as well.

06Who it is for

The use case analysis suits companies that want to use artificial intelligence but do not yet know where to begin.

The benefit: you choose the right use cases now, instead of directing investment and capacity in the wrong direction — and gain confidence in your priorities.

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