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Jun 2023
22m 18s

Do We Need Humans Anymore in Customer Jo...

Boston Consulting Group BCG
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Customers are demanding speed and convenience in their interactions with companies. Technology, especially artificial intelligence, is often better at meeting customer needs than humans. Karen Lellouche Tordjman, leader of BCG’s customer experience work, explains how companies can combine technology and humans to create the most compelling customer journeys and touchpoints.   



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