Tag: AI/ML

A couple of weeks ago at AWS re:Invent 2021, we announced more than 50 new products and services. If you have time, be sure to watch Adam Selipsky’s keynote address to hear major news, and also read the Top Announcement of AWS re:Invent 2021 blog post to learn even more details about some of our […]

Global ecommerce sales are expected to grow to $4.2 trillion this year, and the direct-to-customer (DTC) segment is expected to grow by 19.2% in 2021. Given this trend, most consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies are shifting to digital commerce in order to retain their customer base and capture additional market share. Moreover, consumer shopping habits have […]

If you’re a CIO, you know that worrying is part of the job, especially when it comes to the performance of your IT systems. In today’s digital business world, your IT capabilities can be the deciding factor in whether your company thrives or falls short of its ambitions. If your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems […]

We are super excited to announce that AWS re:Invent has an in-person option this year. The AWS CPG team can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas (or virtually) with an exciting program designed just for you from November 29th through December 3rd. This year, AWS re:Invent includes five keynotes, more than 20 leadership sessions, […]

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented disruption. In just a few days, our world turned upside down. As shelter-in-place lockdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing rules took hold, new consumption patterns quickly emerged. Arguably, no industry felt this dramatic impact more than consumer packaged goods (CPG). However, industry leaders are forging ahead with resilience, tenacity, and […]

Ecommerce sales are on the rise. In 2020, worldwide sales reached USD $4.2 trillion with projections estimating sales reaching USD $5.4 trillion by 2022. As retailers expand globally, their users are diversifying and language requirements are expanding in complexity. In turn, translating content such as product descriptions and reviews can be time-consuming and expensive. Consumers […]

To meet customers’ needs in a dynamic and fast-changing world, organizations must establish supply chain platforms that can proactively react in real time. Rapid technological development and advances in utilizing Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), and cloud-based platforms can be leveraged to create scalable global platforms that capture data throughout […]

Customer journeys have become a hot topic in recent years as retailers and brands try to better understand and enhance customer experiences. While this topic has been at the forefront of business-to-consumer (B2C) companies for many years, it’s becoming more and more important for traditional business-to-business (B2B) companies, like CPG brands—especially since many CPGs are […]

As retailers around the world are experiencing unprecedented disruption, industry leaders are demonstrating resilience, tenacity, and a capacity for innovation. We’ve embarked on a series of conversations with executives from AWS Retail Competency Partners to showcase their leadership and innovation in challenging times. In the latest installment of our AWS Retail Competency Partner Conversations blog […]

The retail landscape has seen enormous change over the last year. Retailers must innovate fast or risk obsolescence. Many are developing digital commerce platforms, expanding their fulfillment options, and working hard to improve customer experiences to match new consumer expectations. It all starts with a move to the cloud. AWS recently held a roundtable discussion […]