AI concierges in the customer journey
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| Pre-encounter stage | Service encounter stage | Post-encounter stage | |
| Objectives | Enhance awareness of the service using marketing-related communications Assist customers in gathering and comparing information about service offerings Build customer engagement with the firm | Facilitate the seamless ordering and consumption of service Offer efficient, accurate and personalized service Ensure enjoyable, high-quality touchpoints for customers | Ensure customer satisfaction and repeat purchase by developing relationships Foster sustained customer engagement to build customer loyalty Engage in service recovery efforts in instances of service failure |
| Roles of AI concierge | Automate organization and presentation of relevant information about the service Facilitate the creation and monitoring of touchpoints Ensure the customer’s understanding of service offerings and offer information in line with historical customer data Manage emotions and preferences driven by customer needs | Serve as a companion to the customer by continuously engaging them and ensuring satisfactory experience Handle customer requests, personalization and customization to ensure a successful customer journey Provide personalized add-on service recommendations Keep customers informed in case of service delays or other failures; work on and offer solutions to service issues | Communicate directly with the customer to collect customer data and re-engage them in new offerings Encourage customer feedback and word-of-mouth Recommend and implement service recovery promptly in the case of failure situations |
| Outcomes | Customers gain information about the service to make informed purchase decisions | Ensure a frictionless, pleasant, and satisfying service experience | Build customer loyalty seek customer engagement, and promote repeat purchases |
Source(s): Table created by the authors
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