Amazon has emerged as a dominant force in the retail industry, offering unparalleled convenience for online shopping. While many appreciate the ease of shopping on Amazon, the retail landscape is becoming increasingly uniform. Amazon is expanding its own line of store brands and absorbing other brands, such as AmazonBasics, known for being basic yet competently made, widely available, and affordable. This poses a challenge for other brands looking to compete, especially when relying on Amazon for services like delivery and consumer insights. Artificial intelligence (AI) could be the solution.
Most consumer packaged goods (CPGs) companies excel at producing goods but lack the extensive resources and infrastructure of Amazon to eliminate intermediaries and deliver products directly to consumers at competitive prices. AI has the potential to alleviate these challenges, empowering CPG companies to operate independently.


An efficiently designed AI system could manage various critical tasks for an online business, including inventory control, delivery scheduling, and customer demographic data analysis. Understanding customer demographics is crucial, as Amazon excels in targeting specific markets. By leveraging AI to identify their target audience and handle operational details, CPG companies can allocate resources to develop online platforms and efficiently distribute products to maximize profits.
Implementing such changes would not occur overnight, and Amazon would likely respond strategically. However, healthy competition is fundamental to capitalism, and empowering smaller companies with AI capabilities could level the playing field.
