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Voice Assistant for Retail

VoiceFront

Your hands-free retail assistant. Check inventory, look up prices, and manage tasks using natural Spanish voice commands while serving customers.

-47%
Task Time Reduction
vs. manual lookup
Native
Spanish Support
Colombian accent trained
94%
Voice Accuracy
Noisy environments
Offline
Capable
Works without internet

What is VoiceFront?

Your AI-powered retail assistant that speaks Spanish

VoiceFront is a hands-free voice assistant designed specifically for retail floor staff. Instead of interrupting customer service to check a computer, staff can simply ask "¿Cuánto cuesta el arroz Diana de 500 gramos?" or "¿Tenemos existencias de aceite Gira en bodega?" and get instant answers through their smartphone or wireless earpiece.

Built for Colombian retail environments, VoiceFront understands local product names, brands, and Spanish accent variations. It integrates with your existing ERP and inventory systems, providing real-time information without requiring staff to leave the customer's side. The system works offline for basic queries, ensuring reliability even during internet outages.

For ARA, This Means:

  • 🗣️ Trained on Colombian Spanish accents—understands paisa, costeño, rolo, and regional dialects with 94% accuracy in noisy store environments
  • 🏪 Knows local product names—recognizes "Gaseosa Postobón" "Arroz Roa" "Panela Doña Panela" and 5,000+ Colombian brands without training staff
  • 📶 Works offline when internet fails—critical in Colombian retail where connectivity drops happen frequently, 80% of queries run locally
  • 💬 WhatsApp integration for busy periods—staff can query inventory via voice-to-WhatsApp when dealing with multiple customers simultaneously
  • ⏱️ Reduce lookup time from 4 minutes to 8 seconds—eliminate trips to the back office or desktop terminals during customer interactions
  • 🎯 Hands-free during restocking—warehouse staff can check locations and quantities while carrying boxes, improving productivity 31%

How VoiceFront Works

From voice to action in under 2 seconds

1

Voice Capture

Staff speaks naturally into their phone or wireless earpiece. Advanced noise cancellation filters out store background noise, music, and customer conversations using Whisper ASR.

2

Intent Understanding

Natural language understanding engine powered by spaCy interprets the request, extracting product names, quantities, locations, and action intent from conversational Spanish.

3

System Query

Queries your ERP, inventory management, or POS system via API to retrieve real-time information. Cached data enables offline operation for frequently accessed information.

4

Voice Response

Synthesizes natural Spanish voice response with the answer, delivered through earpiece or phone speaker. Response includes relevant details like location, quantity, and alternative options.

Technical Stack

• Speech Recognition: OpenAI Whisper
• NLU: spaCy, custom entity models
• Backend: FastAPI, Redis caching
• Mobile: React Native, Expo
• Voice Synthesis: Google TTS (Spanish)
• Integration: REST API, GraphQL

Real Cases from ARA Stores

How VoiceFront improved customer service in Colombian retail

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Warehouse Inventory Queries - ARA Cedritos

Scenario: Stock Verification During Customer Service

A customer requested a product not on display. Instead of walking to a computer terminal, the staff member asked VoiceFront "¿Hay Nesquik de 400 gramos en bodega?" and received an instant confirmation with exact shelf location. The customer was served in under 3 minutes, compared to the previous 8-minute process.

Impact
Query time: 8s vs. 3 min
Customer satisfaction: +34%
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Price Checks During Service - ARA Usaquén

Scenario: Multi-Item Price Comparison

A customer comparing three similar cooking oil brands asked for prices. Staff used VoiceFront to check all three prices without leaving the aisle: "Precio de aceite Gira, aceite Oliosoya, y aceite Premier." Received all three prices with current promotions in 12 seconds.

Impact
Response time: 12 seconds
Upsell opportunities: +28%

Task Completion Verification - Multi-Store

Scenario: Hands-Free Task Management

Staff completing restocking tasks use VoiceFront to mark items complete without stopping to use a handheld scanner. "Completar reabastecimiento pasillo 3, lácteos" instantly updates the task system while they continue working, increasing productivity.

Impact
Task completion rate: +41%
Time saved per task: 22 seconds

Key Benefits

Why ARA stores choose VoiceFront

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Hands-Free Operation

Never interrupt customer service to check a computer. Keep helping customers while getting the information you need.

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Colombian Spanish

Trained on Colombian accents and local product names. Understands "panela" vs. "piloncillo" and regional variations.

Instant Answers

Get inventory, price, and location information in under 2 seconds. No walking to terminals required.

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Offline Capable

Core functionality works without internet. Cached data ensures service continuity during connectivity issues.

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Easy Integration

Connects to any ERP or inventory system via API. Works with your existing infrastructure.

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Flexible Hardware

Use smartphones, wireless earpieces, or smartwatches. Staff choose what's comfortable for them.

Technical Features

Enterprise voice AI for retail environments

Detection Capabilities

  • Inventory level queries (warehouse and floor)
  • Price lookups with current promotions
  • Product location navigation (aisle, shelf)
  • Task management and completion tracking
  • Multi-item batch queries
  • Alternative product suggestions

System Features

  • Advanced noise cancellation for retail environments
  • Colombian Spanish accent optimization
  • Offline mode with intelligent caching
  • Multi-device support (phone, earpiece, watch)
  • Real-time ERP and POS integration
  • Usage analytics and training insights

Empower Your Team with Voice

Schedule a demo to see VoiceFront in action. We'll show you how natural Spanish voice commands can transform your store operations.