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The Business Value of AI Agents: Redesigning Work and Improving Productivity
AI agents create business value by redesigning work and increasing output per employee. Lasting returns depend on aligning processes, roles, and management practices.
AI Agents in Crude Oil Trade Execution: Which Tasks Can Be Delegated?
From contract entry and document follow-up to invoice checks and payment tracking, this article explains which tasks AI agents can handle and where operators still need to make decisions.
Contract Received: When Can the Trade Be Entered and Confirmed?
From recaps and contracts to amendments, this article explains what to check before ETRM entry, what can be entered, what must stay pending, and what needs clarification. It also covers the specific tasks an agent can handle.
Nomination Sent: How Do You Confirm the Shipping Arrangements Have Been Accepted?
After a nomination is sent, operators need to establish who has accepted which arrangements, whether conditions apply and what remains unresolved. This article explains how to check replies, handle changes and update ETRM, and where AI agents can assist while operators retain judgment.