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Transforming Online Shopping with Custom AI Models

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Industry

Industrial & Manufacturing

Summary

A national distributor sought to optimize its e-commerce platform by integrating advanced AI and machine learning capabilities. The existing system, powered by off-the-shelf software, lacked personalization features and actionable customer insights, limiting its ability to maximize conversions and revenue.

Technology Partners implemented a custom machine-learning solution to enhance e-commerce performance. The initiative increased customer engagement, drove revenue growth, and provided scalable tools for long-term success.

Key Services

Application Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Innovation

108%
Increase in Profits
74%
Increase in Add-To-Carts
23%
Increase in CTR

Our machine-learning recommender group significantly outpaced the control to the tune of 108% increase in profits, 74% boost in add-to-carts, and 23% uplift in CTR.

Jake Gower

Service Line Manager, Technology Partners

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About our client

This national wholesale distributor has been a trusted provider of products and services for nearly 150 years. Operating over 50 locations across North America, the company is dedicated to enhancing customer experiences and driving innovation through technology.

Challenge

The distributor’s existing e-commerce platform, powered by off-the-shelf software, struggled to meet the demands of a competitive market. Its limited functionality made it difficult to track customer behavior, personalize interactions, or provide actionable insights, resulting in missed opportunities to increase engagement and conversions.

In addition to these challenges, the platform lacked the scalability and adaptability required to support long-term growth. The business needed a solution that could provide advanced analytics, automate workflows, and enable a more dynamic, customer-focused shopping experience. Without these capabilities, the distributor risked falling behind competitors and losing valuable customer relationships.

Recognizing these challenges, the company partnered with Technology Partners to design and implement a solution tailored to its unique needs, with the goal of transforming its e-commerce capabilities.

 

Solution

Technology Partners developed a custom AI-driven e-commerce platform that leveraged advanced machine learning to address the distributor’s challenges and improve its operational efficiency.

Key actions included:

  • Behavior Analysis: Identified and quantified shopper behaviors, revealing patterns and trends that directly influenced purchasing decisions.
  • Custom Machine Learning Model: Designed and deployed a tailored AI model to enhance product recommendations and increase customer engagement.
  • Automated Insights: Transformed raw data into actionable strategies, optimizing site traffic retention and boosting conversions.
  • Scalable Technology Integration: Incorporated ERP systems, omnichannel platforms, and big data analytics to ensure the platform’s adaptability and future growth.

This comprehensive approach laid the foundation for a platform that delivered exceptional customer experiences while streamlining internal processes.

The integration of these advanced technologies transformed the e-commerce platform into a powerful tool for driving engagement, revenue, and long-term growth.

 

Results

The tailored solution delivered by Technology Partners had an immediate and transformative impact on the distributor’s e-commerce platform, addressing key operational challenges and improving customer satisfaction.

The AI-powered behavior analysis and personalization tools resulted in more engaging shopping experiences, as customers received tailored recommendations and intuitive interactions. These enhancements led to significant increases in site traffic retention and conversion rates, boosting overall revenue.

By automating workflows and leveraging real-time insights, the distributor’s team was able to focus more on strategic decision-making and less on manual data management. This shift improved operational efficiency and created a smoother path for scaling the platform to meet evolving market demands.

Our algorithm versus off-the-shelf software shows dramatic gains in revenue and shopper affinity. This initiative proves that AI and machine learning, when tailored to a company’s specific needs, can transform e-commerce performance and profitability.
 
Jacob Kalagian
Delivery Lead, Technology Partners

The implementation of scalable technologies future-proofed the platform, ensuring its long-term viability in a competitive landscape. With this robust infrastructure, the distributor was positioned to achieve sustained growth and maintain a competitive edge in the e-commerce industry.

 

Key Outcomes

  • Optimized E-Commerce Platform: Transitioned to a tailored AI-driven system.
  • Improved Shopper Behavior: Boosted add-to-cart rates, click-through rates, and overall conversions.
  • Scalable Solution: Automated machine learning operations to support long-term growth.
  • Actionable Data: Delivered real-time insights to personalize and refine customer experiences.
  • Enhanced Brand Affinity: Strengthened customer loyalty through tailored interactions.

We drive real results with our Machine Learning and AI services.