E-COMMERCE FICTION
Generative AI and Safekeeping Against Order Cancellations
E-COMMERCE FICTION
Generative AI and Safekeeping Against Order Cancellations
According to an analysis of an open-source dataset, in recent months, this e-commerce company has observed an unsettling trend: a surge in order cancellations. This trend becomes particularly pronounced when people are on vacation. These cancellations predominantly involved the company's top-selling products. These are products that often serve as a gateway for new customers and have a higher average selling price, representing a significant portion of the company's revenue. The visualisations below were produced with the help of ChatGPT.
The treemap above showcases how different categories and products contribute to overall weekly sales, with each primary category being further divided into products. The size of each rectangle represents the volume of sales for that particular product or category (product names have been anonymized).
Discovery: a surge in the number of order cancellations before the holidays
Cancellations period
April
7,137 cancellations
May
5,874 cancellations
June
5,303 cancellations
Customers, excited by the allure of these top-selling products, would often purchase them before heading off. However, the impending travel often led to second thoughts about delivery security, leading to cancellations. This trend was not only leading to direct revenue loss but was also tying up inventory, disrupting supply chain predictions, and potentially affecting the brand's reputation with negative reviews or word of mouth.
Solution: a safe and secure service
The solution is an initiative designed to address the challenges faced by clients and consumers who shop online during their pre-holiday periods. This service prioritizes peace of mind, ensuring that the products they've ordered are safeguarded during their absence. Instead of immediate deliveries, orders are held in a secure facility and are then dispatched for delivery based on a predetermined date, accommodating the customer's return from their travels.
A generative campaign to promote the service
The service's campaign is prominently showcased on the e-commerce website, championing the notion of savoring your holiday first. Generative AI is deployed to produce 300 travel visuals, reflecting individual user browsing and purchasing patterns. Suppose a user shows a recurring interest in travel accessories. In that case, the AI conjures up an image that encapsulates such products in a personalized travel setting, emphasizing the joy of the journey before the arrival of the purchase. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are leveraged for ads, especially focusing on retargeting potential buyers, while personalized email marketing targets clients.
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