Harnessing AI-powered efficiency for deeper customer connection with Lush’s Naomi Rankin
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On this episode, we’re joined by Naomi Rankin, Global Customer Care Manager at Lush. Naomi shares her journey of integrating AI into Lush’s customer service operations while staying true to the company’s ethical values. With nearly a decade of experience, she leads a diverse team supporting Lush’s mission to deliver exceptional, personalized customer service globally.
Key Takeaways:
(02:10) Leveraging AI to handle 55% of customer interactions, allowing human agents to focus on more complex issues.
(05:30) Balancing technology with a human-first approach to maintain Lush’s personalized customer service.
(09:00) The introduction of Marvin, Lush’s AI tool, and its role in improving efficiency.
(11:25) Managing peak customer inquiries, such as during Black Friday, with AI-driven solutions.
(14:40) Testing AI tools in a sandbox environment to ensure alignment with Lush’s values before deployment.
(17:50) Implementing AI-powered order tracking to enhance both customer and team efficiency.
(20:15) Prioritizing data ethics by treating customer information with the same care as Lush’s product ingredients.
(22:00) Creating new roles focused on AI management and quality control while streamlining operations.
Resources Mentioned:
Naomi Rankin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-rankin-34570035/?originalSubdomain=uk
Lush - https://www.lush.com/
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