Retail Cloud AI Strategies: Balancing Cost, Speed, and Customer Satisfaction in a Digital Landscape
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https://doi.org/10.63397/ISCSITR-IJCC_2024_05_02_003Keywords:
Retail AI, Cloud Strategy, Digital Transformation, Cost Optimization, Customer Experience, Cloud Architecture, Retail Analytics, AI-driven Personalization, Smart RetailAbstract
In the rapidly evolving digital economy, the retail sector is leveraging Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to optimize operations, reduce costs, enhance speed, and improve customer satisfaction. This paper explores strategic frameworks for implementing AI-driven cloud solutions tailored to retail businesses. It provides a comparative analysis of different cloud-AI strategies focusing on their impact on operational efficiency, customer experience, and scalability. The paper also presents real-world use cases, architectural designs, and decision-making frameworks, helping retailers to strike the right balance among cost, speed, and customer satisfaction. A thorough literature review contextualizes the research within current and prior technological developments up to 2023. Graphical models, infographics, and charts further illustrate core ideas, facilitating practical understanding and implementation.
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