UK SMEs Embrace AI Amidst Increasing Manufacturing and Procurement Pressures
Research by Alibaba.com shows that UK SMEs are actively adopting AI tools to cope with operational pressures. Over 40% of businesses use AI weekly for tasks such as procurement, supplier research, and marketing to alleviate time-consuming work like email management and bookkeeping.
What are the key facts?
- 1Survey sample 500 UK SMEs
- 2AI usage rate 40% (at least once weekly)
- 3Main drivers saving time (37%), increasing efficiency (36%)
What happened?
The survey indicates that over half of SMEs believe operational difficulties have increased. AI platforms like Accio Work help businesses save substantial manual operation time in procurement decision-making through smart navigation and expert agents.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
The widespread use of AI tools presents sellers with an opportunity to enhance operational efficiency. Highest priority action: Assess and attempt to introduce appropriate AI tools to optimize operational processes.