Let’s face it: the technological advancements of recent years have been helping professionals in many sectors automate and streamline their workflows, but electronics procurement and category managers have been left behind. Why? 

On one hand, you have the conversational ease of generic AI-tools (like ChatGPT), which are intuitive but often lack the technical accuracy required for complex sourcing; on the other hand, you have enterprise software, powerful and precise, yet clunky, rigid, and buried under a mountain of spreadsheets – often not even cloud-based. 

The bad news is, this "either-or" scenario has only added complexity to the already complex reality of electronics procurement. 

The good news is, today, this gap officially closes.

At Luminovo, we’re really excited to introduce ElectronicsGPT to the world, the first AI agent purpose-built specifically for electronics procurement professionals. Grounded in real-time supply chain data and designed for the unique workflows of sourcing managers, ElectronicsGPT combines the brain of an industry expert with the interface of a modern digital assistant.

Why procurement needs a purpose built agent, not just a chatbot

The electronics industry moves quickly, and traditional software can't always keep up with it. Things like price fluctuations, geopolitical risks and sudden unavailability all happen very quickly, and often you have to look for the information proactively – making it a liability, more than anything else.

ElectronicsGPT changes the game by offering three core advantages:

1. Real-time, grounded data (minus the privacy risk)

Most AI tools are only as good as their last training date. ElectronicsGPT is different, in that it is grounded in real-time proprietary data sourced from both the web and the Luminovo platform.

Crucially, this data is continuously updated and focuses on publicly available provider information. In case you were wondering, we do not share Luminovo’s customer data. This ensures you get the most accurate market insights on millions of parts, current lead times, and pricing, without compromising proprietary intelligence.

2. Always-on background tasks

Imagine having a junior buyer who never sleeps. ElectronicsGPT introduces agent functionality in the form of tasks, which can run autonomously, even when you’re away from your desk.

You can set these tasks to fire at regular intervals to:

• Monitor price points: Get an immediate alert the moment a critical component hits your target price.

• Track availability: Receive a notification if stock levels for a high-risk part start to dip.

• Assess risk: Schedule weekly reports on geopolitical shifts or supplier-specific risks.

• And much more: you can create tasks for any application you can think of.

Instead of manual daily checks, you simply return to your ElectronicsGPT to find the heavy lifting already done for you!

3. Instant datasheet extraction and analysis

We know that a significant portion of a procurement manager’s time is spent hunting down and deciphering technical documents. ElectronicsGPT can fetch, read, and explain complex datasheets to you, in just a couple of seconds.

Whether you need to extract specific technical requirements or find a drop-in alternative for an obsolete part, just ask. Our AI agent understands the nuances of electronics engineering, allowing you to move from "search" to "decision" faster than ever.

The best of both worlds: Enterprise power, consumer simplicity

ElectronicsGPT isn't just another tool to add to your stack; it’s a new way of working. By bridging the gap between high-level enterprise data and a conversational interface, we are returning time to procurement teams.

No more digging through dozens of tabs. No more manual data entry. Just a simple, intuitive conversation with an agent that understands your industry as well as you do.

Get started free today!

ElectronicsGPT is available for free starting January 2026.

Ready to leave outdated procurement potholes behind and embrace a new era of workflow automation?

Try ElectronicsGPT now at www.electronicsgpt.luminovo.com