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AI Use Case Library

Learn from 15+ real SME implementations with detailed costs, ROI metrics, and lessons learned

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How to Use the Use Case Library

Explore real-world AI implementation examples across industries and business functions. See what worked, what didn't, and lessons learned.

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Filter by Context

Find use cases by industry, department, company size, or business challenge. Focus on examples similar to your situation for relevance.

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Study Implementation

Each use case includes: problem statement, solution approach, tools used, implementation timeline, costs, and quantified results.

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Adapt & Apply

Use cases as templates—adapt the approach to your context. Contact submitters through the forum for implementation details.

đź’ˇ Pro Tips for Maximum Results:

  • •Look for use cases from companies 1-2 years ahead of you in AI maturity—aspirational but achievable.
  • •Pay attention to 'lessons learned' sections—failures teach more than successes about what to avoid.
  • •Filter by ROI achieved to prioritize high-impact use cases when building your business case.
  • •Submit your own use cases after implementation—teaching others reinforces your learning and builds your reputation.
  • •Pro tip: Use case comparison tool lets you analyze multiple implementations side-by-side to identify patterns.
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beginner
Automated Patient Appointment Reminders
Healthcare1 week

A small dental practice with 3 staff members was losing $15,000 annually due to no-shows and last-minute cancellations. Manual phone reminders were time-consuming and often forgotten during busy periods.

320% in first year ROI
$1,200 initial + $120/month total cost
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beginner
AI-Powered Inventory Forecasting for Boutique Store
Retail2 weeks

A fashion boutique was constantly overstocking slow-moving items while running out of popular sizes. This led to $25,000 in dead inventory and lost sales from stockouts.

410% in 6 months ROI
$800 initial + $89/month total cost
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beginner
AI Social Media Content Scheduler for Marketing Agency
Marketing3 weeks

A 12-person marketing agency managing 30 client social media accounts was spending 20 hours weekly creating and scheduling posts. Content quality was inconsistent, and optimal posting times were guesswork.

380% in 9 months ROI
$2,000 initial + $299/month total cost
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intermediate
AI Chatbot for Boutique Hotel Guest Services
Hospitality5 weeks

A 45-room boutique hotel was receiving 150+ guest inquiries daily via phone, email, and messaging apps. Front desk staff was overwhelmed, leading to slow response times and missed upsell opportunities. After-hours inquiries often went unanswered until the next day.

290% in first year ROI
$5,300 initial + $350/month total cost
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beginner
AI Lead Qualification for Real Estate Agency
Real Estate2 weeks

A real estate agency with 8 agents was generating 200+ leads monthly from online listings, but only 15% were serious buyers. Agents wasted hours calling unqualified leads, missing opportunities with genuine prospects.

450% in 8 months ROI
$2,800 initial + $199/month total cost
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beginner
AI Quality Control for Small Bakery
Manufacturing1 week

A artisan bakery producing 500 loaves daily had inconsistent product quality due to manual visual inspection. Approximately 8% of products had defects (uneven browning, improper size, surface cracks) that were caught too late or reached customers.

340% in 6 months ROI
$3,200 initial + $79/month total cost
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intermediate
AI Expense Management for Consulting Firm
Professional Services2 weeks

A 25-person consulting firm was spending 15 hours weekly processing employee expense reports. Manual receipt review, policy compliance checking, and reimbursement processing created delays and errors. Employees waited 2-3 weeks for reimbursement.

420% in first year ROI
$2,400 initial + $375/month total cost
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beginner
AI Menu Optimization for Restaurant
Hospitality1 week

A family-owned restaurant with 75 seats was struggling with menu planning. Some dishes sold poorly while others frequently ran out. Food waste was approximately $1,200 monthly, and they missed revenue opportunities by not promoting popular items.

410% in 8 months ROI
$1,100 initial + $129/month total cost
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