Lowe’s Launches AI-Driven Material Lists with SKU Matching, Speeds Pro Quotes to Minutes
LOW•Lowe’s launched an AI-powered Material Lists tool converting handwritten notes, photos and spreadsheets into SKU-matched, quote-ready product orders in minutes for Pro customers, supporting English and Spanish. This innovation extends Lowe’s suite of digital Pro solutions—including Blueprint Takeoffs and Pro Extended Aisle—aimed at boosting efficiency and sales among professional contractors.
1. AI-Driven Material Lists Launch
Lowe’s has introduced Material Lists, an AI-powered solution that converts handwritten notes, photos, spreadsheets and other file types into organized, quote-ready orders in minutes. The tool supports both English and Spanish inputs and uses SKU matching and automated list digitization to reduce manual entry and error risk.
2. Integration with Pro Solutions Suite
Material Lists complements Lowe’s existing Pro offerings—Blueprint Takeoffs for generating estimates from project plans and Pro Extended Aisle for expanded product availability. These connected, AI-driven tools are accessible through Lowes.com and the Lowe’s app under the MyLowe’s Pro Rewards program, enabling end-to-end project quoting and order management.
3. Strategic Impact on Pro Customers
By automating time-consuming estimating processes, the new capability helps professional contractors respond faster to customer requests and focus on project execution. Lowe’s aims to leverage these digital innovations to drive Pro segment growth, strengthen customer loyalty and enhance overall operational efficiency.
