Innovations in service and product delivery have heightened consumer expectations. In a business climate where yesterday’s strategies could dwindle customer satisfaction imaginative, bold ideas are vital. In today’s world, Amazon and mega distributors like Amazon have turned the way consumers purchase on its head! Who knew Sunday deliveries would [...]
Amazon has led the way with customer service innovations. Companies have to meet and exceed these new standards to impress customers and retain their business. Amazon has certainly made a splash in recent years with out-of-the-box thinking in terms of customer service! Who thought Sunday deliveries would be possible? [...]
Published July 18, 2014 According to today's Wall Street Journal, Amazon is thinking of offering an unlimited reading service - a game changer! Amazon certainly epitomizes innovation as they continue to make waves with Sunday deliveries, the possibility of drones, and now unlimited reading services. According to my new [...]
Originally published on PR Newswire on June 17, 2014 CLAREMONT, Calif., June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group and a supply chain management expert, reports that over two-thirds of manufacturers and distributors participating in her service gaps research study have reported having to respond to [...]
Want to stand out from the crowd and provide loyalty-endearing service with rapid turnaround times? Create a customer service edge. There has never been a better time to create a customer service edge! Gone are the days of picking up the phone with easy orders on the other end! [...]
Although I've been mentioning the Amazon effect a lot lately, I thought it deserved it's own priority. It's become the phrase that means "exceptional service" (Sunday deliveries, no-hassle refunds), rapid delivery (same day shipping is becoming commonplace) and the latest technology (drones). It syncs up 100% with what I'm [...]
Stay on top of hot ERP system trends to stay ahead of the competition. Those who make a concerted effort to identify and leverage emerging trends outperform their counterparts. As I want to make sure my clients are at the forefront of this path, I pay attention to emerging [...]
Noticing hot supply chain trends first is a great way to leverage emerging trends and stay ahead of the competition. An often overlooked secret to success is to be a front-runner in identifying and leveraging emerging trends. Since I work with manufacturers and distributors from small to large and [...]
