eCRM in a Manufacturing Environment

2005 ◽  
pp. 966-971
Author(s):  
Aberdeen Leila Borders ◽  
Wesley J. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Manufacturing Environment ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Service Information ◽  
Voice Interaction

This article examines the issue of electronic customer relationship management (eCRM) in a manufacturing context. eCRM has been described as the fusion of a process, a strategy, and technology to blend sales, marketing, and service information to identify, attract, and build partnerships with customers (Bettis-Outland & Johnston, 2003; Jaworski & Jocz, 2002). Although some customers still pay a premium for face-to-face or voice-to-voice interaction in today’s high-tech world, through external (e.g., advertising) and internal (e.g., word-of-mouth) influence, the diffusion of the use of eCRM to build and sustain customer loyalty as a firm’s strategy is on the rise.

eCRM Marketing Intelligence in a Manufacturing Environment

2010 ◽  
pp. 1244-1250
Author(s):  
Aberdeen Leila Borders ◽  
Wesley J. Johnston ◽  
Brett W. Young ◽  
Johnathan Yehuda Morpurgo
Keyword(s):  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Service Information ◽  
Marketing Intelligence ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Voice Interaction

This article examines the issue of electronic customer relationship management (eCRM) in a manufacturing context. ECRM has been described as the fusion of a process, a strategy, and technology to blend sales, marketing, and service information to identify, attract, and build partnerships with customers (Bettis-Outland & Johnston, 2003; Jaworski & Jocz, 2002). Although some customers still pay a premium for face-to-face or voice-to-voice interaction in today’s hightech world, through external (e.g., advertising) and internal (e.g., word-of-mouth) influence, the diffusion of the use of eCRM to build and sustain customer loyalty as a firm’s strategy is on the rise. Manufacturers use the knowledge of their customers’ needs and preferences to manage profitable customer interactions. This increased use of eCRM as a new manifestation (technological consolidation) of firmly established customer relationship management techniques has been shown to improve customer relationships and enhance customization (Kennedy, 2006).

scholarly journals Maintaining Customer Loyalty Using Electronic Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM): Qualitative Evidence from Small Food Businesses in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Kakeesh ◽  
Ghazi Al-Weshah ◽  
Noor Al-Ma'aitah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Common Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Critical Issues

The current study aims at providing understanding and practical insights of how to maintain customer loyalty using E-CRM from perspectives of small food businesses in Jordan. The qualitative design of research is adopted. Semi-structured and face-to-face interviews have been conducted with eight executives to generate data from target interviewees in different Jordanian food companies. Using thematic analysis for interviews and based on executives perspectives, this study provides customer loyalty concepts, benefits, tools, and measurements. Moreover, this study also investigates the benefits of E- CRM, E-CRM tools, and how customer loyalty could be enhanced by E-CRM. The results of the thematic analysis found that social media and telemarketing are the most common tools of E-CRM that are adopted by food companies. Sales frequency and sales records are the most common criteria for customer loyalty measurement. Furthermore, complaints handling, post sales services, customer following up, and maintaining customer relationship are the most critical tactics of E-CRM that are adopted by food companies to enhance customer loyalty. The study recommends that customer loyalty practices are not well established by food companies; however, adopting E-CRM practices are critical issues for maintaining customer loyalty.

ANALISA INTERAKSI USER DI MEDIA SOSIAL MENGENAI INDUSTRI FINTECH MENGGUNAKAN SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS (STUDI KASUS: GOPAY, OVO DAN LINKAJA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-351
Author(s):  
Alisya Putri Rabbani ◽  
Andry Alamsyah ◽  
Sri Widiyanesti
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Financial Technology

Financial technology (Fintech) mengalami pertumbuhan yang cukup pesat sejak awal kehadirannya di Indonesia. Fintech merupakan industri jasa finansial yang memanfaatkan teknologi sehingga memungkinkan penggunanya melakukan berbagai transaksi keuangan secara digital. Saat ini banyak fintech baru yang bermunculan di Indonesia, sehingga dibutuhkan strategi yg tepat untuk bisa bersaing dgn kompetitor. Analisis interaksi pengguna media sosial, biasa disebut dengan Electronic Word of Mouth (EWOM) dapat memberikan informasi yang dapat mendukung berbagai keputusan bisnis, salah satunya adalah terkait customer engagement. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi customer engagement yang terbentuk dari hasil implementasi Social Customer Relationship Management (SCRM) yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang merupakan data tweets berisi interaksi pengguna twitter mengenai 3 fintech di Indonesia yaitu GoPay, OVO, dan LinkAja. Analisis data dilakukan peneliti mengunakan metode social network analysis dengan menghitung properti jaringan dari ketiga objek penelitian. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa LinkAja mebentuk customer engagement lebih optimal lewat implementasi SCRM yang dilakukan perusahaan.  

Customer relationship management

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhail Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Mushtaq Ahmad Darzi
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Retail Banking ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Customer Knowledge ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive integrated model which helps in explaining the impact of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) dimensions (complaint resolution, customer knowledge, customer empowerment and customer orientation) on customer loyalty and competitive advantage of a bank. The study also explores the mediating role of customer loyalty in the relationship between CRM and competitive advantage in retail banking. Design/methodology/approach – The research is based on a theoretical model which consists of four CRM dimensions and two exogenous variables. These have been used for establishing the hypotheses to analyze relationships between the variables constituting the CRM model. The data have been collected from 278 customers of a private bank. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The scale was developed and purified through factor analysis (exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis). SEM was then used to examine the causal relationships and “model fit” of the proposed model. Findings – The results provide evidence that the four CRM dimensions have a positive effect on customer loyalty and competitive advantage of the bank. Among the CRM dimensions, customer knowledge is most influential of all the dimensions. Furthermore, customer loyalty acts as the mediator in the CRM model between CRM and competitive advantage. Research limitations/implications – Since, the study involved a single bank and therefore the results should be generalized cautiously. Only four CRM variables were included in the study; additional variables can be introduced in further studies involving different contexts. Practical implications – The study highlights and supports the need for mangers to devote additional resources toward developing a better CRM system. Therefore, mangers need to think beyond the technological aspects and should focus on these four dimensions, especially customer knowledge, to enhance the loyalty and competitiveness. Originality/value – The paper investigated hitherto unexplored relationships between customer-centric CRM dimensions instrumental in providing competitive advantage to a bank through mediational analysis. Thus, it contributes to the information on the implementation of CRM practices valuable for banking sector.

The Customer Relationship Management as an Element of the Acceleration of Society Evolution

2014 ◽  
pp. 562-577
Author(s):  
Lova Mirella Rakotomalala Ramandimbiarison
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Traditional Culture ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Societal Change ◽  
Technology And Communication

Globalization and the rapid advance of information technology and communication have led to the emergence of new trends like postmodernity and hypermodernity. Madagascar, a future emerging economy, chosen as the research field, has not been immune to these phenomena. It is integrated into the global cultural system, although it is known for its specific traditional culture. Therefore, this work has demonstrated how the chosen tool of relationship marketing, which is Customer Relationship Management (CRM), can be an element of accelerated societal change and how CRM can cause changes in the Malagasy culture. The research presented in this chapter examines the four major roles of CRM as used in Madagascar to determine whether it is suitable for Malagasy consumers. This study may help service marketers of international companies in using new marketing tools as innovative means in emerging economies and increase their customer loyalty.

The Customer Relationship Management as an Element of the Acceleration of Society Evolution

2013 ◽  
pp. 221-236
Author(s):  
Lova Mirella Rakotomalala Ramandimbiarison
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Traditional Culture ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Societal Change ◽  
Technology And Communication

Globalization and the rapid advance of information technology and communication have led to the emergence of new trends like postmodernity and hypermodernity. Madagascar, a future emerging economy, chosen as the research field, has not been immune to these phenomena. It is integrated into the global cultural system, although it is known for its specific traditional culture. Therefore, this work has demonstrated how the chosen tool of relationship marketing, which is Customer Relationship Management (CRM), can be an element of accelerated societal change and how CRM can cause changes in the Malagasy culture. The research presented in this chapter examines the four major roles of CRM as used in Madagascar to determine whether it is suitable for Malagasy consumers. This study may help service marketers of international companies in using new marketing tools as innovative means in emerging economies and increase their customer loyalty.

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