Product Discovery Archives

Product Information Management (PIM): Food for AI???

September 12, 2018 Joel Layton PIM, Product information management1 Comment

By definition, Product Information Management or PIM is a systematic approach to organize all the data an organization has or uses about their products. Last week I discussed how organizations have the ability to make experiences better by adding discipline through enhanced use of their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), in this article we will discuss how using the train depot of PIM can drive more effective use of product information when machine learning or artificial intelligence gets involved. At its core, PIM systems take the data an organization has about…

How Relevant is Your Site Search: 5 Elements You Can’t Afford to Ignore

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 Cheryl Joy machine learning, product discovery, Site Search, Technology1 Comment

Toys ’R’ Us announced earlier this month that they were closing their doors after 70 years in business, ending an era of timely Christmas bargains and birthday toy-store visit traditions. Amidst last minute scrambles for discounts, nostalgic videos of how it all began, and discussions over what’s left to salvage, the story remains the same — online beat retail yet again. We’ve heard the diatribe about innovation disrupting normalcy and changing how things are done in a hundred different contexts before. The industrial revolution made mass manufactured goods accessible and…

Why AI in eCommerce is the Partner You’ve Been Looking For

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 Cheryl Joy AI, AI in eCommerce, machine learning, Personalization, product discovery, Technology1 Comment

AI is touted as the next big thing in almost every industry. From agriculture to transport, there’s barely any industry that is yet to explore at least an aspect of artificial intelligence and how it can enhance it in some way. In the context of eCommerce specifically, the applications of AI go from bots and virtual assistants to its most widespread application — assisted product discovery. But what is product discovery and what role does AI play in simplifying it? Simply put, product discovery is the experience of easily finding…

Why the Future of Online Merchandising is AI Assisted

March 1, 2018March 12, 2018 Cheryl Joy AI, AI in eCommerce, Online merchandising, product discovery, Technology1 Comment

One of the best ways to find the latest fashion trends is to walk into a store at the start of a new season. Almost every brand follows a similar layout — you have your discount racks at the back, the staple essentials in their usual places, and front and centre you have the latest styles and colours of the season. The ones that make it so much harder to walk by without adding them to your cart. It’s easier to resist if you’re closer to the end of the…

Site Search in eCommerce and How it All Began at Unbxd

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Pavan Sondur artificial intelligence, eCommerce, machine learning, Site Search, Technology0 comment

The story of how it all began at Unbxd, in Pavan’s words. I’ve taken a decision to begin writing at an exciting time at Unbxd. We are growing really fast and have a great opportunity to solve some of the hardest problems software can solve. And, to solve them well. Today, Unbxd has grown its product portfolio to solve product discovery — every onsite interaction that visitors engage in to find products. We power all of them — search, browse, recommend on multiple devices. Our engine determines the most relevant set of products to…

Machine Learning Versus Automation in Site Search for eCommerce

November 27, 2017March 19, 2018 Pavan Sondur AI, automation, eCommerce, machine learning, Site Search, Technology0 comment

Machine learning, AI, Deep Learning are trending buzzwords now. Especially with Site Search and Online Commerce. But, how do you tell that you need machine learning? How do you know that a particular solution has machine learning? Though the terms automation and machine learning are used interchangeably, the biggest difference between the two is that automation does not require any learning. Automation is all about using machines to automate what humans would otherwise do manually. For instance in E-commerce Site-Search, a good automation based solution will use past purchase information to…

What 2 Billion eCommerce Interactions Reveal About Mobile Product Discovery

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 Cheryl Joy artificial intelligence, augmented reality, ecommerce site search, mobile commerce, product discovery0 comment

61% of the 2.4 billion smartphone users on the planet reach for their mobile phones within five minutes of waking up. Our latest report on mobile product discovery — based on 2 billion eCommerce interactions on our platform — revealed some interesting insights on how technology has impacted shopper purchasing behaviour on mobile. Here’s our take on what the data showed us. Fashion Already Winning on Mobile In early 2016, uber-luxury brand Burberry announced that more than half their eCommerce purchases happened on mobile. In fact, over the last five…

Introducing: Unbxd Intelligent Storefront

September 8, 2017October 27, 2017 Aditya Singh 0 comment

Customer delight is our number one priority at Unbxd. Every new feature or product enhancement is designed keeping in mind one simple principle- what would help our customers achieve their business goals. After numerous customer interviews and countless discussions, we are excited to announce the launch of our latest product – Intelligent Storefront. Unbxd Intelligent Storefront uses machine learning algorithms to individually personalize the browsing experience of shoppers on your site based on several signals like purchase history, product preferences, and current online behavior. Since 70% of online shoppers discover…

How Unbxd Autocorrect offers 90% accuracy level

May 22, 2017August 16, 2017 Sravan Kumar ecommerce search, ecommerce search autocorrect, ecommerce site search1 Comment

– Part 2 of Autocorrect Series In a previous article, we discussed how a typical autocorrect solution is only 60% accurate and how this low level of accuracy could lead to $3M in lost revenue. Unbxd Autocorrect, on the other hand, offers a 90% accuracy level. This 30% increase in the accuracy level could turn the lost revenue into a relevant shopper experience and high-margin profit. In this follow-up article, let us discuss the technical details of how we built the Unbxd Ecommerce Site Search Autocorrect to provide 90%…

5 Keys to Unlock the Best Site Search Experience for B2B Buyers

April 28, 2017August 16, 2017 Amit Tyagi ecommerce search, ecommerce search experience, ecommerce site search, ecommerce user experience, ecommerce ux1 Comment

“They’re [B2B buyers] often the people given lists from other departments and employees about what they need, and it’s their job to place the order,” – Harley Thomas, senior director of corporate and digital marketing at ibSupply. B2B ecommerce is rapidly moving towards “consumerization.” B2B buyers are increasingly using Amazon and Google in their personal capacity, and this heavily influences their expectations when they visit B2B sites for official procurement. B2B ecommerce retailers must adapt their user experience to meet these changing buyer expectations. To achieve this, B2B e-tailers could…