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  • Artefact’s five tips for success on Amazon

    Artefact’s five tips for success on Amazon

    In 2016, e-commerce accounted for 8.5% of total global sales. From now until 2021, this figure is set to double, reaching almost 18%. It has become crucial for a brand to include this channel within their strategy and get to grips with how it works.

    18 June 2019

  • How better demand prediction can cure inventory headaches

    How better demand prediction can cure inventory headaches

    In an ideal world, businesses would know exactly how much they can sell, when and where. But building an effective demand prediction model is easier said than done, especially when the retail sector is getting increasingly fragmented.

    15 June 2019

  • Lean AI’s response to the “seven wastes” in Artificial Intelligence projects

    Lean AI’s response to the “seven wastes” in Artificial Intelligence projects

    Artefact has adapted Lean Manufacturing methodologies in order to remedy the seven sources of waste traditionally encountered in artificial intelligence projects.

    14 June 2019

  • Global copied – CogX Day Three

    Global copied – CogX Day Three

    It’s a Wrap! It has been an inspiring and exhilarating last three days at CogX 2019. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed being at the global epicenter of AI and Data, speaking to future and current industry titans at our stand and taking in an immense depth of knowledge on both highly exciting prospects and deeply pressing issues that are associated with our collective future.

    13 June 2019

  • Global copied – CogX Day Two: Data Deluge

    Global copied – CogX Day Two: Data Deluge

    Data deluge Day two of CogEx (or #SogEx as some wag has christened the event on Twitter in the aftermath of yesterday’s downpours), thankfully the skies have remained clear and positivity has shone through. This was apparent in today’s opening session on the main stage, ‘Transformation in the age of machines’ from Salim Ismail of OpenEXO.

    12 June 2019

  • The seven “wastes” in Artificial Intelligence projects

    The seven “wastes” in Artificial Intelligence projects

    Inspired by the seven « wastes » popularised in lean manufacturing, Artefact has adapted this concept to the field of artificial intelligence. This study is based on more than 30 artificial intelligence projects over the last three years.

    7 June 2019

  • The benefits of an In-House AI Factory

    The benefits of an In-House AI Factory

    The increasing understanding of and experience with artificial intelligence by organisations might seem contradictory given the lack of significant AI implementation within most enterprises.

    3 June 2019

  • Launch an AI Factory to accelerate and create value

    Launch an AI Factory to accelerate and create value

    Artefact’s Top Tips for establishing an AI lab

    2 June 2019

  • Consulting with focus on data and AI: Hannes Weissensteiner moves from Deloitte Digital to Artefact Germany

    Consulting with focus on data and AI: Hannes Weissensteiner moves from Deloitte Digital to Artefact Germany

    Artefact combines the dynamism and innovative spirit of a start-up with the professionalism of a globally active company, with a clear focus on the core topics of data and AI. We help to initiate the change process, evaluate benefits and build knowledge with our customers to create clear competitive advantages.

    2 May 2019

  • AI & Health : Will we all be cured by AIs tomorrow ?

    AI & Health : Will we all be cured by AIs tomorrow ?

    Fantasies are commonplace when it comes to AI. However, it is necessary to find the right environment for implementation in order to fully embed AI within the healthcare field.

    3 April 2019

  • Is the explosion of adtechs killing media traders?

    Is the explosion of adtechs killing media traders?

    At the origin of programmatic purchases, the promise was to rely on an algorithm to buy the right ad at the right time for the right user. How? By analyzing in real time more than 40 advertising variables in a few milliseconds. If today’s purchase orders and auctions are driven by an algorithm, what is the purpose of the media trader if not to press a button to launch a campaign?

    25 November 2018

  • Facebook Attribution: the game changer of your social and cross channel strategies

    Facebook Attribution: the game changer of your social and cross channel strategies

    Launched in beta version in March 2017, Facebook’s Attribution solution allows advertisers to analyze the impact of their Facebook campaigns on their overall digital performance. Since October 22nd, Facebook has opened its use to all advertisers in France. Artefact’s Social Ads team had the chance to be one of the 3 Facebook Attribution beta test agencies in France.

    5 November 2018

  • How to use Tensorflow and its related open source contributions to build a tailor-made product recognition model

    How to use Tensorflow and its related open source contributions to build a tailor-made product recognition model

    Imagine that you are the director of a new high-tech start-up, looking to sell a brand new product (a new IoT device let’s say) to the market. You participated in many conferences, exhibitions and demos in order to communicate about your product in advance and raise awareness. The direct impact you expect is that the sales of your product, once released, could be high enough to match your objectives.

    26 October 2018