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June 1, 2024SERetail/FurnitureIKEA
IKEA deployed an AI chatbot for customer service and instead of cutting jobs, retrained 8,500 call centre workers into interior design advisors and other higher-value roles. The shift contributed to a $1.4 billion revenue uplift. AI also improved demand forecasting accuracy significantly.
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PrimarySevenFour DigitalJune 1, 2024
IKEA's AI chatbot drives $1.4B revenue uplift with no layoffs; 8,500 workers retrained
IKEA deployed an AI chatbot for customer service and instead of cutting jobs, retrained 8,500 call centre workers into interior design advisors and other higher-value roles. The shift contributed to a $1.4 billion revenue uplift. AI also improved demand forecasting accuracy significantly.