IFS and Chelsea FC Partner to Bring Industrial AI to Football Operations
IFS has announced an agreement with Chelsea Football Club to integrate its technology across the club’s operations, with the aim of establishing a new approach to the use of artificial intelligence in professional football. The agreement follows the announcement in February of the multi-year global partnership between IFS and Chelsea Football Club.
As part of the multi-year initiative, IFS technology will initially be deployed across Chelsea’s finance and procurement functions, with plans to expand its use into additional Industrial AI capabilities, including asset management and facility operations.
The technology will provide Chelsea with greater visibility into its financial operations while helping automate manual processes. It will also support an end-to-end procurement workflow covering supplier onboarding, contract management and spend visibility.
The phased implementation is designed to support Chelsea’s goal of developing advanced operational capabilities across the club. IFS.ai technology will be used to improve efficiency, support decision-making and identify opportunities for future growth.
IFS currently manages $2.4 trillion in critical assets for organisations across industries including energy, manufacturing and aerospace. Through the partnership, the company’s Industrial AI capabilities will be applied within the sports sector to support Chelsea FC’s operations.
Mark Moffat, Chief Executive Officer at IFS commented, “Chelsea FC operates in a world where performance, precision and pressure are non-negotiable. That’s exactly the kind of environment where IFS Industrial AI thrives and delivers. This partnership will demonstrate to the world what’s possible when elite ambition meets industrial-grade AI.”
Adriel Lares, Chief Financial Officer at Chelsea Football Club said, “Advanced technology is transforming the way businesses operate and we are excited to be moving into the next phase of our partnership with IFS to realise the opportunities AI software presents.”
