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Inbound Call Management
Here's the big question: As an inbound call center manager, how
can you possibly increase productivity, handle more calls per
person per hour...and also provide the kind of personalized,
friendly service that today's customers demand? The answer lies in
the application of new technologies, and specifically Hewlett-
Packard's Applied Computerized Telephony (ACT).
Higher Productivity and Better Service
By establishing intelligent links between your telephone system
and your database management system, ACT can increase productivity
for inbound operations by 15% to 35% - while improving service at
the same time. Whether your objective is to cut operating costs
(including line charges) or handle more transactions without adding
staff, ACT can help. And because waiting and nonproductive
telephone tasks are virtually eliminated, your reps have more time
for person-to-person interactions that build your company's image.
When callers dial your 800 number, ACT uses their telephone
number to access appropriate information (buying patterns, service
history, credit information, etc.) from your database. This
information is delivered to your representative's screen
automatically, as that representative answers the call,, saving
your rep 20 to 30 seconds per call. As a result of this improved
productivity, you can handle more calls without adding more staff -
or you can reduce staff without reducing service levels. Also,
cross selling is facilitated when reps have the right information
(such as buying patterns) at their disposal.
Customers benefit as well. Reduced queuing decreases the abandon
call rate - the ultimate expression of caller frustration. And the
ability to deliver information promptly makes the whole transaction
more pleasant.
If a call needs to be transferred, the screen is transferred
along with it, including any new information taken by the first
representative. Call centers save 10 to 30 seconds by not having to
re-collect information, while callers never have to go through the
annoying process of repeating their story two or three times before
they can get to the right person.
Intelligent Call Routing
ACT can also use database information to route calls. In a
catalog fulfillment operation, for example, buyers with high
purchasing levels can be automatically routed to "premium" sales
representatives. In a software support hotline, the number dialed
and the calling number can be used to route the call to the right
support engineer the first time. Intelligent call routing often
allows call centers to dispense with base dispatchers altogether,
while helping callers get to the right person the first time.
Outbound operations can also be integrated with an inbound call
center.
Coordinated Delivery
Virtually any system you may now be using can be fully integrated
with ACT. HP will work together with third-party vendors or your own
development organization in a team effort to assure that this happens.
HP provides a coordinated delivery program that includes all the
technology you need, multivendor installation management, training,
and ongoing service and support...in short, a total solution.
ACT Now!
Put bluntly, the only way to increase productivity and service
while cutting costs is by exploiting the integration of computers
and telephone systems that is now possible - and HP has the
experience, the products and the services to deliver today!
Inbound Call Management ACT Value Analysis
I. Call Volume
(A) Inbound calls per hour............................A=________
x ANI hit rate (.80 or _______)
x call reduction in seconds (30 or _______)
= (B) inbound time savings in seconds per hour........B=________
Transfers per hour (_______)
x call reduction in seconds (15 or _______)
= (C) transfer time savings in seconds per hour.......C=________
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II. Cost Avoidance
1. Labor Savings:
B+C
/ 60 seconds / 60 minutes x hourly labor cost ($_______)
x hours per week (48 or ________) x weeks per year
(52 or _______)
= Annual labor savings ($).........................$_________
2. Telecom Savings:
B+C
/ 60 seconds / 60 minutes x hourly labor cost ($_______)
x hours per week (48 or _______) x weeks per year
(52 or _______)
= Annual telecom savings ($).......................$_________
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III. Incremental Revenue Generation
B+C
/ average new call length x average revenue per call
($_______)
x (48 or _______) hours x (52 or ________) weeks
= Annual revenue increase ($).......................$_________
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IV. Cross Selling
(A) x cross selling opportunities (%_______)
x average revenue per call ($_______)
x (48 or _______) hours x (52 or _______) weeks
= Annual revenue increase ($)........................$_________
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V. Qualitative Value
Value of improving Customer Service Levels ($)........$_________
Value of Improving Competitive Position ($)...........$_________
Total Value($)...........................................$_________
Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1991
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation
without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed
under the copyright laws
Printed in USA M0791
5091-2074 EUS