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Industry talk

How would you explain the
cost saving aspect in such
contracts? What would be
your convincing USP?
Explaining the cost-saving aspect in
contracts involving AI or technology-
driven solutions, particularly in
sectors like the Indian cleaning
industry, requires a focus on how
these innovations lead to efficiency,
productivity improvements and long-
term savings.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
for Cost Saving through AI in
Cleaning Contracts
Increased Efficiency and
Productivity: AI-driven cleaning
solutions can work around the Data-Driven Decision Making: AI-driven cleaning
clock without the need for breaks, AI can collect and analyze data on solutions can work
vacations, or shift changes, cleaning processes, offering insights
significantly increasing productivity. into areas where resources are being around the clock without
This efficiency translates directly overused or underutilized. This data- the need for breaks,
into cost savings, as tasks are driven approach allows for informed vacations, or shift
completed faster and with fewer decisions that can lead to significant changes, significantly
human resources. cost reductions over time. increasing productivity.

Precision and Reduced Waste: AI This efficiency translates
technologies, including smart sensors Automation has already directly into cost savings
and robotics, can achieve a level of caught up in the service
precision in cleaning that minimizes Christopher Blessing
the use of cleaning agents and water, industry but has the
reducing waste and operational costs. cleaning equipment
By targeting specific areas needing industry stood up to the Challenges:
cleaning and maintaining optimal
levels of hygiene, resources are used demands for customised Customized solutions are often
more efficiently. automation? What are the more expensive than standard
Predictive Maintenance: challenges in this space? equipment, both in development
AI systems can predict when and purchase price, which can be
equipment is likely to fail or when Customized automation in a barrier for some customers. As
maintenance is needed, preventing the cleaning equipment industry cleaning equipment becomes more
costly breakdowns and extending the involves developing solutions that sophisticated, ensuring reliability and
lifespan of cleaning equipment. This can adapt to specific requirements of easy maintenance becomes crucial.
predictive approach saves money on different spaces, such as commercial Downtime or complex maintenance
emergency repairs and replacements. buildings, healthcare facilities, procedures can negate the benefits of
Reduced Human Error: By educational institutions and industrial automation.
automating routine or complex tasks, sites. This includes robotic cleaners By adopting and showcasing
AI reduces the chances of human that can navigate complex spaces, the effectiveness of customized
error, which can lead to additional smart systems that adjust cleaning automated cleaning technologies,
costs from damage, rework, or intensity based on the area’s dirtiness Caere can serve as a model for
accidents. This not only saves money and equipment that can handle the industry, demonstrating the
but also ensures a consistently high multiple types of surfaces or cleaning practical benefits and ROI of such
quality of cleaning. agents. investments.

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