Resolving Over 80% of Product Questions Instantly for Militaria

Background

Militaria.pl is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in outdoor, tactical, and military-grade products. With multiple regional websites such as Military.pl, Militaria.pl, and Military.eu, the company operates across several languages, including English, German, and Ukrainian, to serve a diverse international audience.

Militaria.pl’s product catalog includes items ranging from airsoft equipment to outdoor survival gear and self-defense products. As a trusted brand, they aim to provide reliable, high-quality products while delivering excellent customer support across their global platforms.

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The Challenge

Operating across five languages and multiple websites posed unique challenges for Militaria.pl:

1. Repetitive Product Questions: Customers frequently inquired about:
   • Minimum age requirements for purchasing self-defense items (e.g., gas weapons).
   • Product suitability for specific activities like airsoft.
   • Availability of products in physical stores across the network.
   • Interpretation of size charts for various brands.
   • Technical specifications for outdoor equipment.
2. Unavailable Products: Many inquiries were about out-of-stock items. Resolving these required additional steps to understand the customer’s needs and recommend suitable alternatives.
3. Multilingual Complexity: Maintaining consistent, high-quality responses in multiple languages required significant resources and introduced delays in support.

AskSpot Implementation

To tackle these issues, Militaria.pl integrated AskSpot, an AI-driven customer service assistant, across all their platforms and languages. Key aspects of the implementation included:

• Multilingual Support: AskSpot handled inquiries in five languages, providing instant and accurate responses tailored to the customer’s language preference.
• Product Recommendations: For out-of-stock items, AskSpot gathered information about the customer’s needs and preferences, then suggested suitable available alternatives.
• 24/7 Availability: AskSpot ensured round-the-clock assistance, helping customers with product questions, size chart guidance, and availability checks without delays.

Results

The integration of AskSpot yielded significant results:

1. Automated Product Inquiries: Over 80% of product-related questions were resolved immediately, providing customers with instant, accurate responses 24/7.
2. Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Customers rated AskSpot’s assistance highly, achieving an average score of 4.1 out of 5.
3. Streamlined Support Operations: By automating repetitive inquiries, Militaria.pl’s human support team could focus on complex cases, reducing operational strain.

Key Features That Drove Success

1. Advanced AI Understanding: AskSpot’s natural language processing allowed it to comprehend detailed and nuanced product questions, ensuring precise answers.
2. Personalized Alternatives: AskSpot’s ability to recommend alternatives for unavailable items kept customers engaged and satisfied.
3. Ease of Integration: The implementation was seamless across Militaria.pl’s platforms, with AskSpot adapting to the unique requirements of each language and website.

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