White PaperGoverning AI Token SpendA Five-Layer Defense Framework for Enterprise Procurement Leaders<br> The era of predictable AI pricing is ending. As vendors shift to token-based billing, agentic workflows, and consumption-driven pricing models, enterprise AI costs are becoming harder to forecast and control. This white paper introduces NPI’s Five-Layer Defense Framework, a practical approach for helping procurement leaders gain visibility into token consumption, reduce waste, strengthen contract protections, and build lasting leverage before AI spend spirals out of control. What You’ll Learn Where AI token spend really comes from — and why it escalates so quickly The five layers of governance that help enterprises control AI costs before they spiral The contract terms that protect against repricing, model changes, and runaway consumption How model routing and open-source AI can reduce costs while increasing leverage How to turn vendor pricing changes into negotiation opportunities instead of budget surprises Download the whitepaper for updated guidance on how to navigate rising memory costs.