Customer Service
June 15, 2023 at 11:46 am
While artificial intelligence has made significant advancements this past year with new apps such as ChatGPT and Jasper, the reality is that human interactions still cannot be directly replicated through technology. An overreliance on chatbots to replace humans is a potential pitfall for many retailers. Sure, the addition of AI and virtual agents is extremely helpful in…
June 14, 2023 at 1:45 pm
At this very moment we're at an inflection point in the customer service industry. ChatGPT and its Google, Meta, and Amazon.com-backed competitors are the technical breakthrough we’ve been waiting for. At long last, we have the potential to break free of our contact center and BPO legacy and drive true cost efficiency through automation. In…
June 6, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Are you connecting with your customers on the apps where they spend their time each day? Traditional marketing channels are in decline, and it's getting harder to gain the attention of customers in crowded newsfeeds and cluttered inboxes. Why not go to where your customers already are and interact with them on the messaging platforms…
June 6, 2023 at 9:49 am
The retail industry’s commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) is unmatched, surpassing all industries except finance. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), a staggering $300 billion investment in AI is anticipated by 2026. This influx of resources promises to augment the relationship between humans and machines, delivering immense advantages to brands and consumers. There's a…
June 1, 2023 at 5:20 pm
Whether online shopping or trying to get answers about an insurance billing question, customers have likely gotten assistance from a new source: artificial intelligence (AI). One study showed that 88 percent of customers had an interaction with a chatbot in 2022, with an estimated 1.5 billion people using chatbots around the world. With the global…
May 23, 2023 at 4:35 pm
Ever since ChatGPT was released near the end of 2022, organizations and decision makers have been scrambling to figure out how they can use the new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to work better, faster and more effectively. Customer service delivery is no exception. It really does feel like a breakthrough moment for technology,…
May 22, 2023 at 9:41 am
In November 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, and the hype has been growing ever since. Some people ask ChatGPT to carry on philosophical conversations, compose love poems, and spit out edgy rap lyrics. Those in the logistics sector are finding other ways to put ChatGPT’s talents to use. We're harnessing the platform to improve our customer…
May 16, 2023 at 5:08 pm
According to research, customer-centric companies are 60 percent more profitable than companies that don’t focus on customers. In today's competitive retail landscape, customer service is more important than ever. With the proliferation of e-commerce and easy access to customer reviews, businesses that don’t prioritize exceptional customer service are quickly left behind. The most successful retailers…
May 4, 2023 at 11:59 am
Since its launch in November, Open AI’s ChatGPT has left no industry untouched and retail is no exception. Grocery delivery giant Instacart recently partnered with Open AI to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot feature called “Ask Instacart.” Shopify has integrated ChatGPT into its Shop app. Many retailers are quickly realizing they need to…
April 26, 2023 at 12:15 pm
E-commerce is gradually becoming the preferred shopping medium for consumers. In 2023, nearly 21 percent of purchases are expected to happen online, amounting to more than $6.3 billion in total spending. Today’s shoppers can do almost anything on a computer or mobile device: collaborate with co-workers, buy groceries, and even purchase a new car. As…
