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Nov 2, 2026 · Product Management

Ontology Built: Must AI Auto-Execute? Scoping Safe Procurement Automation

The article argues that building an ontology doesn't mandate full AI automation; instead, procurement automation should be scoped per task across four levels—query, suggest, per-order approval, and pre-authorized auto-execution—with rigorous checks on objects, data, permissions, quotas, idempotency, and exception handling, plus pause/resume procedures and holistic testing that counts rework and maintenance costs.