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Processes Outsourcing Successfully
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is similar to the purchase of physical goods from domestic or foreign sources, but instead of goods being obtained from other sources, part of the administrative function of the firm is done by a company outside the parent.
Wednesday, 14 December 2005
Customers Mobile-Phone Firms Focus on Manners
After years of touting their networks, mobile-phone companies are trying a new tactic to keep customers: being nice. The four biggest wireless providers are polishing their manners in the wake of customer satisfaction surveys that rank them below health maintenance organizations and cable-TV companies.
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
Customers The Weakest Link: Customer Service is Really the Only Thing That Matters
Even with billions of dollars spent each year on marketing, all it takes is one bad customer service experience to alienate potential clients.
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
Customers Courtesy and Customer Service
A nationally known retailer had discovered that it was loosing market share to the Darth Vader of mass merchandising. After conducting a marketing research survey this company found that two immediate improvements had to be made.
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
Customers Where Did Customer Service Go?
Let us discuss an appropriate topic for this time of year: customer service, or the lack thereof. Companies always talk up their high levels of customer service. I wish I knew why. For the most part, it is lousy ... and getting worse.
Monday, 12 December 2005
Customers Convenient Return Process Offers Retailers a Competitive Edge
This holiday season, online sales are expected to reach an all time high, which means retailers need to ensure customers have a convenient shopping experience, from start to finish. A majority of direct shoppers agree that a convenient returns process is a critical factor when deciding where to make a purchase.
Monday, 12 December 2005
Culture Creating Legendary Customer Service
Legendary" customer service is an art, a passion and a science that is prevalent when looking closely at any established, successful company. It should come as no surprise that success emanates from a strong customer service program.
Friday, 09 December 2005
People Use a PC to Deliver Customer Care Training
The holiday season provides restaurants with one of the greatest opportunities to increase profits and build the customer base. Many restaurants fail to maximize on the opportunity due to a lack of training.
Friday, 09 December 2005
Processes Consultant Goes Undercover in Hospitals to Assess Quality of Care
Left alone in her hospital room, Barbara Gerber spent much of her time taking careful notes about the details of her care. Or she hid in the bathroom, where she dictated her observations into a tape recorder.
Thursday, 08 December 2005
Technology Answering the Call: The Best of CRM
Any "best of" list is a tricky and subjective endeavor, even when it comes to straightforward software and services like customer-relationship management tools. Reader favorites might not be mentioned, and dynamic start-ups risk being overlooked.
Thursday, 08 December 2005


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