How modern data and AI solutions are revolutionising the purchasing departments of energy suppliers

I would like to take you on an exciting journey and show you how modern data platforms and data and AI solutions can support the purchasing departments of energy suppliers. The occasion is our participation in the EUROPEAN ENERGY Supply Chain Summit 2025 in Berlin, where adesso, as the leading IT service provider for the German energy industry, is a sponsor.

The use of modern cloud data platforms to automate and support data-driven decisions

In today's world, it is essential for energy suppliers to optimise their purchasing processes and make data-driven decisions. Modern cloud data platforms play a crucial role in this. They make it possible to collect, store and analyse large amounts of data from different sources. By automating purchasing processes, energy suppliers can increase efficiency while reducing costs.

One example of such a platform is Microsoft Fabric or SAP Business Data Cloud. These platforms provide an integrated environment for AI-powered tools and next-generation analytics that enable real-time data processing and informed decision-making.

The role of data and analytics and artificial intelligence in procurement processes at energy supply companies

Data and analytics and AI are an integral part of modern purchasing processes. They help to identify patterns and trends in data and create forecasts. For example, energy suppliers can better predict demand and optimise their stock levels.

One specific example is the use of AI in pricing. Dynamic pricing allows prices to be adjusted in real time to maximise margins while remaining competitive. AI algorithms analyse a wide range of influencing factors to enable precise pricing.

Concrete examples and use cases

Another exciting field of application is data-driven demand forecasting. This involves analysing historical sales data and external data factors to predict future demand. This helps energy suppliers to optimise their assortment planning and make their sales processes more efficient.

One example from practice is the implementation of the ‘adesso Analytics Platform Framework’. This solution makes it possible to migrate existing reporting and analysis solutions from legacy systems to a new central data platform. This enables energy suppliers to improve their data strategy and IT governance and make data-driven decisions faster and more efficiently.

Challenges in implementation

Of course, there are also challenges in implementing such solutions. One of the biggest challenges is data quality. The data is often inconsistent and comes from different sources that need to be harmonised and linked. adesso supports its customers with its many years of experience and comprehensive know-how.

Success Stories and Case Studies

An outstanding example of our successful work is adesso's involvement in the new service platform of the Procurement Office of the Federal Ministry of the Interior. This platform combines all the announcement data from public tenders and makes them centrally and easily accessible. By supporting the technical conception, requirements management and technical implementation, we were able to make a significant contribution to the success of this project.

Conclusion

Digitisation and the use of modern data platforms, data and analytics offer energy suppliers enormous opportunities to optimise their procurement processes and make data-based decisions. By automating processes, using AI and using cloud data platforms, energy suppliers can increase their efficiency, reduce costs and remain competitive. We are proud to support our customers on this journey with innovative solutions and services.

See you at the EUROPEAN ENERGY Supply Chain Summit 2025 in Berlin!