ABSTRACT

Get the most out of ACDs (automatic call distributors) and other complex systems in order to boost customer satisfaction and increase sales Includes three ready to use RFPs (request for proposals) for buying an ACD, computer telephony system, or recording

chapter |16 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|12 pages

The Traditional Call Center

chapter 2|12 pages

The Role of the Customer Contact Center

chapter 4|24 pages

Connection to the Outside World

chapter 5|16 pages

Staffing issues

chapter 6|20 pages

The Budget: Building A Business Case

chapter 7|10 pages

Managing Telephony Workflow

chapter 8|24 pages

The Typical Switching System

chapter 10|24 pages

ACD Basics

chapter 11|14 pages

The ACD As a Customer Workflow Manager

chapter 12|10 pages

Bullet-Proofing the Customer contact Center

chapter 13|28 pages

Telephone Terminals and Workstations

chapter 14|28 pages

Data Gathering and Reporting

chapter 15|28 pages

Customer Experience: Mapping and Management

chapter 18|8 pages

The Technology Acquisition Process

chapter 19|8 pages

The Trends

chapter |4 pages

Epilogue

part |1 pages

Appendix II: Request for Proposal ACD System

chapter 1|1 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 3|6 pages

ACD OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

chapter 5|1 pages

USER PROGRAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS

chapter 9|1 pages

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

chapter 10|1 pages

SYSTEM COSTS

chapter 11|11 pages

INSTALLATION AND CUTOVER