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Junjie Dai1, Xiaoyan Mao1, Pengyue Wu1
1College of Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
Plos One
|December 20, 2024
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics optimize cross-border e-commerce for Chinese straw hat makers. These technologies improve market responsiveness and sales by analyzing trends and revolutionizing production and marketing.
Area of Science:
- E-commerce optimization
- Artificial Intelligence applications
- Big data analytics in business
Background:
- Cross-border e-commerce presents unique challenges for traditional manufacturing SMEs.
- Zhejiang Province's straw hat manufacturers face global market competition and demand fluctuations.
- Optimizing efficiency is crucial for the international competitiveness of small and micro enterprises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of AI and big data analytics on cross-border e-commerce efficiency.
- To explore how machine learning and generative AI can enhance market responsiveness and production.
- To provide a framework for SMEs to leverage AI for global market expansion.
Main Methods:
- Machine learning analysis of e-commerce data to identify market and consumer trends.
- Leveraging generative AI for revolutionizing production and marketing processes.
- Integration of AI-generated content (AIGC) for streamlined design-to-production cycles.
Main Results:
- Significant enhancement in market responsiveness for straw hat enterprises.
- Improved sales performance in cross-border e-commerce operations.
- Demonstrated ability of AI to facilitate rapid adaptation to market changes and consumer feedback.
Conclusions:
- AI and big data analytics are effective tools for optimizing cross-border e-commerce efficiency.
- The study offers a novel framework for AI adoption in international trade for SMEs.
- Strategic insights are provided for straw hat manufacturers to enhance global market presence.

