Customer Relationship Management Essentials

John W Gosney & Thomas P Boehm

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The Internet represents a major change to the traditional business model. An online vendor never physically sees customers and therefore needs to implement different measures to attract and retain custome The CRM tools and practices can not only help in this regard but are essential to the online strategy for any successful online business.This book focuses on the important aspects of successful CRM strategies in e-commerce and the role that Web sites play in these strategies. It highlights how proper design issues such as content placement on a Web site can improve e-customer support. The book addresses each of the primary components of a successful CRM strategy-pre-order, point-of-order and post-order customer-support issues-and relates them to analysis of successful case studies of some CRM-enabled e-commerce sites, to explain how to ensure a smooth customer transition from one step to the next. Table of Contents Introduction.

Part I: THE EVOLUTION OF THE E-CONOMY BUSINESS MODEL OF CRM-Business Process Models and CRM. Foundations of Customer-Centric Business. Pre-Order Customer-Support Issues. Point-of-Order Customer-Support Issues. Post-Order Customer-Support Issues. Part II: ANALYSIS OF SUCCESSFUL CRM SITES-CRM Case Study: Circuit City www.circuitcity.com. CRM Case Study: Marsh Supermarkts www.marsh.net. CRM Case Study: Amazon.com www.amazon.com.

CRM Case Study: The Gap www.gap.com. Part III: APPENDIXES-A: Mechanics of a Successful CRM Web Interface. B: Pushing the Support Envelope: Total Process Coordination. C: CRM Gallery. D: E-Commerce Essentials.Index. User Level: Intermediate/Advanced

What will you learn from this book

  1. Customer-Centric Approach: Emphasizing the importance of focusing on the needs and preferences of customers to build lasting relationships and enhance satisfaction.

  2. Technology Integration: Exploring the role of technology, such as CRM software, in managing customer data, interactions, and streamlining processes for improved customer experiences.

  3. Data-Driven Decision Making: Highlighting the significance of utilizing customer data and analytics to make informed business decisions, personalize offerings, and predict customer behavior.

  4. Effective Communication Strategies: Discussing strategies for effective communication with customers across various channels, including email, social media, and in-person interactions.

  5. Customer Lifecycle Management: Understanding and managing the entire customer journey, from acquisition to retention and loyalty, to maximize customer lifetime value.

  6. Personalization and Customization: Exploring methods to tailor products, services, and interactions to meet individual customer needs and preferences.

  7. Building Trust and Loyalty: Emphasizing the importance of trust-building activities and fostering long-term loyalty through consistent positive experiences.

  8. Employee Engagement: Acknowledging the role of employees in delivering exceptional customer experiences and the importance of their engagement and training.

  9. Measuring and Improving Customer Satisfaction: Discussing the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback mechanisms to measure satisfaction and drive continuous improvement.

  10. Strategic Alignment: Aligning CRM initiatives with overall business strategies and goals to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach towards customer relationship management.

Language English
ISBN-10 8120318099
ISBN-13 ‎9788120318090
No of pages 234
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Prentice Hall Of India
Published Date 01 Jan 2001

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