Often teams overlook the complexity of integrating APIs like ChatGPT into existing workflows. In our experience with enterprise teams, initial API use seems simple until you need to scale or optimize token usage effectively. A surprising pattern is that token mismanagement quickly leads to inefficiencies -it's not just about hitting volume thresholds but about smart routing and caching strategies. Prioritize building a semantic cache early to maintain performance and control costs as token usage grows. - Ali Muwwakkil (ali-muwwakkil on LinkedIn)