Reviewing Request Assistant

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to explain the basics of Request Assistant in the Professional Edition of Concur Request.

Request Assistant Overview

Request Assistant is a feature available in Concur Request. It combines the power of Concur Request and generative AI to provide employees with intelligent cost estimates for their trips, saving them time and effort.

Key Points

  • The tool provides estimated costs and explanations for the pricing of each segment.
  • Users can make adjustments based on their trip needs, such as flight class, number of connections, and hotel ratings, and then update the estimated costs based on the adjustments.
  • The estimated costs are automatically added to the request as expected expenses. Users can add additional expenses and other details as needed, prior to submission.
  • Future updates of the service will include SAP Concur data, along with company-specific policy guidance, to create a personalized experience.

Summary

  • Request Assistant provides automated cost estimates and explanations for travel segments.
  • Users can adjust trip details, such as flight class and hotel rating, and instantly update estimated costs.
  • Estimated costs are automatically added to the Concur Request as expected expenses for quick review.
  • Additional expenses and details can be added before submitting the final request.