CLIENT
Ascentia
INDUSTRY
Home Manufacturing
SERVICE
Intelligent Automation
Context
Ascentia needed to reduce their Customer Service operational costs as part of their corporate cost-cutting initiative. Customer Service FTEs are the largest part of the Customer Service budget, so the Head of Global Customer Service established a goal of reducing the size of their Customer Order Team. To achieve this, the team had to adopt solutions which would make their staff more efficient, and the Customer Order Team can continue their work without significantly altering their existing method for order processing.
The Challenge
Initially, Ascentia explored several options to reduce costs:
- Reducing order submission channels.
- Consolidating customer service centers and cross-training resources.
- Upgrading and integrating various systems used by the Customer Order Team.
However, these approaches either risked disrupting established workflows or required substantial investments and lengthy implementation periods, which were not feasible under the given circumstances.
The Solution
To address the challenges faced by Ascentia, Sphere’s solution was structured into three sequential phases: the Design Workshop, Solution Design, and Implementation and Validation. Each phase was strategically planned to ensure a thorough understanding of Ascentia’s operational requirements, develop a tailored automation solution, and effectively implement the necessary changes with minimal disruption.
The Result
Sphere’s expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) and Robotic Process Automation directly supported the client’s goals, providing a solution that their in-house team could not achieve without compromising their objectives. Leveraging the latest technological advancements, Sphere effectively addressed the client’s challenges and delivered significant quantifiable results.
By combining their expertise in applying the latest technologies, provisioning tools efficiently, and managing delivery, Sphere derived the right solution without lengthy experimentation. This efficient approach allowed the client to achieve their desired results sooner.