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Summary
Introduction
- The speaker is Robie Bogle, the head of worldwide Business Development and strategy for the retail and consumer Industries at AWS.
- This is an exciting time for Consumer Industries, where new technologies like generative AI are creating possibilities for retailers and brands to better engage with customers, empower employees, and run efficient operations.
- The speaker will discuss the journey of customers in the retail and consumer goods arena, from experimentation to real-world results with generative AI, the AWS perspective on the use of these technologies, and a success story from Nika, a leading Indian unicorn company.
Generative AI Adoption in Retail and Consumer Goods
- In 2023, many companies in the retail and consumer goods industry started to understand the potential of generative AI, leading to various questions:
- What is generative AI?
- How do I start experimenting with it?
- Which model should I try?
- As companies navigate these questions, some have started using generative AI in compelling use cases, but the focus should be on business value rather than just the technology.
- Key questions to consider:
- How can I reduce costs or improve operational efficiency?
- How can I manage risks, such as security and privacy?
Recommendations for Adopting Generative AI
- Focus on data quality and integrity - "Garbage in is still garbage out."
- Collaborate with business peers to identify areas where generative AI can create value for customers and employees.
- Empower non-IT employees to engage with the technology, but maintain control and security.
- Leverage generative AI to express your brand and vision, rather than compromising.
- Consider security and privacy as paramount from the beginning.
- Ensure data accessibility to fuel your generative AI projects.
Moving from Experimentation to Production
- The key is to move from the experimentation and learning phase to actually implementing generative AI and measuring the business benefits.
- Instrument and track the business impact, making adjustments as needed.
- Address the risk and trust issues, as trust is crucial with stakeholders and customers.
- Start small with experiments, but think about scalability and use enterprise-grade capabilities from AWS.
Nika's Success Story
- Nika is a leading Indian unicorn company in the beauty and personal care industry.
- Nika's tech team has focused on enabling best-in-class customer experiences and supporting brand partners through innovative solutions.
- Nika identified opportunities to automate their catalog management process using deep learning and generative AI, in collaboration with the AWS team.
- They leveraged Amazon Sagemaker and Amazon Bedrock to accurately extract product attributes, generate product descriptions, and enhance their customer discovery journey.
- The solution architecture is scalable and cost-effective, and Nika is now looking to expand it to other product categories.