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Improved CX and Agent Efficiency via Amazon Connect

D3Clarity partnered with Simplehuman to modernize its customer experience using Amazon Connect, resulting in faster response times, improved agent efficiency, and a more scalable, cost-effective contact center. By integrating their CRM, Shopify, and deploying AI-powered Amazon Q in Connect self-service and agent-assist tools, Simplehuman reduced manual workloads, enhanced the customer experience, and aligned support operations with business growth—without increasing operational costs. This case study highlights how cloud-based contact center solutions can drive measurable customer service improvements for growing e-commerce brands.

CASE STUDY
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Simplehuman scaled support and cut response times using Amazon Connect and AI, delivered through D3Clarity’s cloud contact center solution.
The Challenge at Hand

A Contact Center Under Pressure

Simplehuman, a company known for its sleek, functional home products, was experiencing growing demand across its customer base. With that growth came increased pressure on its contact center operations, which were limited by outdated tools and siloed systems.

The company faced a range of challenges:

  • Delayed response times, even for common inquiries
  • High agent workload, due to limited automation and few self-service options
  • Difficulty accessing customer data, particularly from Shopify, its e-commerce and CRM platform
  • Scalability issues, with fixed licensing costs limiting operational flexibility

To keep up with customer expectations and deliver service that matched its premium brand, Simplehuman needed a more agile, intelligent solution—one that could reduce manual tasks, integrate across platforms, and scale cost-effectively.

Innovative Solutions Unleashed

Redesigning for Speed, Scale, and Simplicity

Simplehuman partnered with D3Clarity and AWS to overhaul its contact center using Amazon Connect and supporting AWS services. The solution focused on streamlining operations, improving customer response times, and building a scalable support platform without driving up costs.

Phased Rollout for Controlled Implementation

D3Clarity recommended a measured approach. A pilot program was launched covering two inbound channels (voice and web chat) and one outbound voice flow. This allowed both teams to validate functionality, identify friction points early, and ensure a smooth transition without the overhead cost of a full implementation.

Seamless Shopify Integration

Using AWS Lambda, D3Clarity integrated Amazon Connect with their CRM, Shopify, to provide agents with instant access to customer order history and contact information. This eliminated the need to switch between systems and significantly reduced time spent on manual data retrieval.

AI-Powered Self-Service and Agent Tools

To ease the load on live agents, D3Clarity implemented a chatbot powered by Amazon Lex, trained on Simplehuman’s knowledge base to handle routine questions. At the same time, agents were supported with tools like Amazon Q in Connect for real-time recommendations, Amazon Transcribe for live transcription, and Contact Lens in Connect for sentiment analysis and conversation insights.

Usage-Based, Scalable Architecture

A key advantage of the new system was its cost. First, D3Clarity leveraged AWS Funding programs available to Advanced Tier Consulting Partners with the Amazon Connect Delivery and Migration and Modernization Services designations to reduce Simplehuman's pilot implementation cost to $0. Second, since the solution was built entirely on AWS’s usage-based pricing model, the platform allowed Simplehuman to align costs directly with call and chat volumes—avoiding fixed fees and supporting growth without added financial strain.

Transformative Results Achieved

Faster Responses, Happier Customers, Leaner Operations

Simplehuman quickly saw measurable improvements across its customer service operation:

  • Response times improved, with chatbots resolving common issues instantly
  • Customer satisfaction increased, driven by faster and more personalized interactions
  • Agent efficiency rose, as real-time support tools streamlined complex tasks
  • Data access became seamless, reducing friction during live interactions
  • Costs remained under control, with the new system scaling up or down as needed

The transformation enabled Simplehuman to offer a customer service experience that matched the innovation and quality of its product line. Efficient, consistent, and ready to scale.

 

Built to Scale, Designed to Serve

D3Clarity helped Simplehuman move from a reactive, labor-intensive support model to a modern, AI-enhanced contact center that improves service and scales with business demand. The solution delivered immediate operational value while laying the groundwork for long-term innovation.

For organizations looking to modernize their contact center and deliver smarter, more scalable customer experiences, D3Clarity offers the strategy, technical expertise, and proven execution to make it happen. Start the conversation today to see how cloud-native solutions can transform customer service without inflating costs.

AWS Services Used

  • Primary Contact Center Services: Amazon Connect (cloud contact center platform), Amazon Connect Voice (telephony), Amazon Connect Web Chat (real-time communication), Amazon Connect Outbound Voice (proactive customer engagement)
  • AI & Automation: Amazon Lex (self-service chatbot), Amazon Q (agent assistance), Amazon Transcribe (real-time call transcription), Amazon Connect Contact Lens (conversation analysis and sentiment detection)
  • Integration & Data Access: AWS Lambda (integration with Shopify CRM), Amazon API Gateway (connectivity across systems)
  • Data & Session Management: Amazon DynamoDB (session and state management), Amazon S3 (call recording storage)
  • Security & Monitoring: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch (monitoring and dashboarding)

 

About D3Clarity

D3Clarity helps teams, large and small, modernize their data, cloud, and customer experience (CX). We design and implement governed data foundations, automate workflows with artificial intelligence (AI), and deliver well-architected cloud modernization to reduce risk, retire technical debt, and accelerate measurable business outcomes.

As an AWS Advanced Tier Consulting Partner with Amazon Connect Delivery, Well-Architected Partner Program, and Migration and Modernization Services Competency designations, D3Clarity has deployed thousands of AWS workloads to production across regulated industries.

 

Core Capabilities:

  • Omnichannel Customer Experience: Amazon Connect contact center implementations, Contact Lens AI quality assurance, omnichannel engagement strategies, legacy contact center migrations
  • Modern Data Platforms: Governed data foundations, data lakes, analytics platforms, AI/ML enablement
  • Well-Architected Cloud Solutions: AWS infrastructure modernization, application migration, cost optimization, security, and compliance
  • AWS MAP Funding Navigation: Program management expertise, securing implementation cost coverage
  • 24×7 Production Support & Managed Services: Always-on operational excellence for mission-critical systems
  • Compliance & Security: SOC 2 Type II certified with HIPAA BAA availability, Professional Liability Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance, and proven experience across regulated industries, including financial services (PCI-DSS, FINRA), healthcare (HIPAA), and government (FedRAMP-ready).
  • Geographic Coverage: United States, Canada, and Spanish-speaking Latin America.

 

Contact D3Clarity:

 

Ready to modernize your contact center and achieve similar efficiency gains? Contact D3Clarity today to discuss your Amazon Connect implementation and AWS MAP funding eligibility.

50%

faster response for common inquiries due to AI-enabled Amazon Q self-service and agent assist features vs. legacy call centers.

40–60%

of inbound contacts can be deflected via chatbots and intelligent IVR, allowing live agents to focus on more complex, high-value interactions.

15–25%

lower total cost of ownership within the first year is typical for companies that shift from on-premises or fixed-license solutions to Amazon Connect

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