Agentic Chat

The Agentic Chat is an AI-powered procurement assistant that helps shepherds and suppliers navigate Robo-Hub.

What is Agentic Chat?

Agentic Chat is a conversational AI interface that can:

• Answer questions about the marketplace

• Find suppliers matching your needs

• Help draft RFQs and quotes

• Analyze data and provide insights

• Execute actions on your behalf

Chat Interface

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  🤖 Robo-Hub Assistant                               │
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│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │ 👤 Find me tire suppliers in Miami          │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
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│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │ 🤖 I found 8 tire suppliers in Miami Metro: │    │
│  │                                              │    │
│  │    1. Joe's Mobile Tires (⭐ 4.8)            │    │
│  │    2. Quick Tire Service (⭐ 4.6)            │    │
│  │    3. Fleet Tire Pros (⭐ 4.7)               │    │
│  │                                              │    │
│  │    Would you like me to compare their       │    │
│  │    pricing and SLA options?                 │    │
│  │                                              │    │
│  │    [Yes, compare them] [Show all 8]         │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
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│  Type a message...                          [Send]  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

For Shepherds

Finding Suppliers

"Find parking suppliers in downtown LA"
"Who has the fastest response time for towing in Phoenix?"
"Show me maintenance providers who can handle 100+ vehicles"

Creating RFQs

"Help me create an RFQ for tire service"
"Draft an RFQ for 24/7 roadside assistance in Miami"

The AI will:

1. Ask clarifying questions

2. Suggest requirements based on your history

3. Generate a complete RFQ draft

Analyzing Quotes

"Compare the quotes I received for RFQ #123"
"Which supplier has the best value?"
"What are the risks with the lowest bidder?"

Performance Insights

"How is Joe's Tires performing on our contract?"
"Show me SLA compliance across all suppliers"
"Which zone has the longest average response times?"

Market Intelligence

"What's the average price for tire service in Miami?"
"Are there any coverage gaps in my zones?"
"What's the trend in maintenance costs?"

For Suppliers

Profile Optimization

"How can I improve my profile visibility?"
"What keywords should I add to my services?"
"Why am I not appearing in searches?"

RFQ Assistance

"Show me open RFQs in my zones"
"Help me draft a quote for this RFQ"
"What's a competitive price for this service?"

Performance Analysis

"What's my current SLA compliance rate?"
"How do I compare to other tire suppliers in Miami?"
"What's affecting my rating?"

Capabilities

Actions the AI Can Take

Action	Example
Search	Find suppliers, browse zones
Filter	Apply complex filters
Compare	Side-by-side comparisons
Draft	Create RFQs, quotes, messages
Analyze	Performance data, trends
Navigate	Open specific pages/sections

Information the AI Can Access

• Marketplace data (suppliers, zones, services)

• Your RFQs and contracts

• Performance metrics

• Historical data

• Market benchmarks

Conversation Flows

Guided Workflows

For complex tasks, the AI guides you step-by-step:

Creating an RFQ:

🤖: What service do you need?
👤: Tire replacement
🤖: What zone?
👤: Miami Metro
🤖: Estimated volume per month?
👤: About 50 services
🤖: Here's a draft RFQ. Would you like to modify anything?

Quick Commands

For simple tasks, use direct commands:

• "Compare Joe's Tires and Quick Service"

• "Show my pending RFQs"

• "Open Miami zone directory"

Best Practices

1. Be Specific

Good: "Find 24/7 tire suppliers with <2hr response in Miami" Poor: "I need tires"

2. Ask Follow-ups

The AI remembers context within a conversation:

• "What about their pricing?"

• "Add them to my comparison"

• "Now show me the next best option"

3. Request Actions

Don't just get information—ask the AI to act:

• "Create an RFQ based on what we discussed"

• "Send a quote request to these 3 suppliers"

• "Schedule a call with the top bidder"

4. Verify Important Decisions

For significant actions, the AI will confirm:

🤖: I'm about to submit this RFQ to 5 suppliers.
    Should I proceed? [Confirm] [Review First]

Privacy & Data

• The AI only accesses data you have permission to view

• Conversations are private to your account

• No training on your confidential data