Should agents make recommendations based on the workflow rather than the product category?

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Summary

This article discusses whether AI agents should base recommendations on workflow analysis rather than product category, emphasizing that users' true needs are workflow outcomes.

Users often request classifications such as customer relationship management, analysis or automation tools. But what they really need is the result of the workflow. So, should customer service staff first clearly define the actual workflow, and then decide whether to choose software, APIs, templates, or not use any new tools at all?
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