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Streamlining returns and exchanges with generative AI

Retail store uses the virtual agent to help a customer

This video depicts a customer calling the fictional furniture retailer Juniper & Oak to request a return. Sam, the virtual agent, offers the customer a replacement table leg rush-shipped instead, and the customer agrees. Behind the scenes, we see Sam filling in information on the customer’s replacement order in Salesforce and following up with a text message.

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Episode transcript

[Virtual assistant Sam]
Hello. Thank you for calling Juniper & Oak. I’m Sam, your virtual assistant. How can I help you today?

[Chris Wood]
Hi, the coffee table I bought from your company is damaged, and I want to see how I can return it for a new one.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
I’m sorry to hear that you received a damaged item. I can help you get this resolved. Before we get started, could you tell me your name?

[Chris Wood]
Yes, it’s Chris Wood.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
Hi, Chris. Do you have the order number?

[Chris Wood]
Sure, give me a minute, it’s on the packing slip. OK, it’s J-O-1053-2671.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
Thank you. Give me a moment to look up this order. I see that you ordered the Stanley Coffee Table in Dark Mocha. Can you tell me what’s wrong with this item?

[Chris Wood]
When I was putting it together this morning, I saw that one of the legs was badly scratched on the outside edge. I expected a little bit better for the money I paid, to be honest.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
I understand. I’m sorry that we didn’t meet your expectations. I’d like to get this fixed for you as quickly as possible. In this case, you don’t need to return the item. Since it’s only one of the legs that’s damaged, I can send you a replacement leg. Will that work for you?

[Chris Wood]
Oh, so I don’t need to return the whole thing? That might work. How long will it take to receive the replacement?

[Virtual assistant Sam]
I can expedite the shipment process at no cost to you. You can expect to receive the replacement part in a day or two. Would you like me to proceed with the replacement part order?

[Chris Wood]
Yes, please.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
Okay. Could you confirm your shipping address for me?

[Chris Wood]
Sure. It’s 1958 Spruce Creek Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89135.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
Thank you. Give me a moment to process this request.

[Chris Wood]
Okay.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
Okay. I’ve created a replacement part order for you. You should be receiving a text message with the order information shortly.

[Chris Wood]
I just received it.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
Great. Is there anything else I can help you with today?

[Chris Wood]
No thanks. Thank you.

[Virtual assistant Sam]
You’re welcome, Chris. I’m glad that I was able to resolve this issue for you. Thank you for being a Juniper & Oak customer. Goodbye.

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