The right service provider and planning are essential to successfully outsourcing your customer service department.
5 steps to outsourcing customer service:
We summed up the Roadmap to outsource customer service in 5 steps:
- The Contract
- The Processes
- The Technology
- The Training
- The Reporting
Roadmap to outsource customer service in 5 steps: the Contract, the Processes, the Technology, the Training, and the Reporting. Before applying them, review the complete framework for outsourcing customer service to confirm the right scope, team model, channels, and controls
Contract
Prepare an effective contractual agreement for both parties. Make sure it covers the following parts:
- a detailed description of the outsourced service,
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- the technical requirements,
- the administration of the contract,
- the financial elements.
Processes
Set up productive operations.
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- Prepare and manage your current personnel,
- define the standard operating procedures,
- hold a kickoff meeting,
- and frequently review your service provider’s performance.
Technology
Transfer your inbound interactions smoothly.
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- Evaluate the cost of call transfers,
- efficiently synchronize the queues, and make sure every inbound interaction is taken into account,
- grant the service provider access to your tools.
Training
Establish a solid training program.
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- Design the initial training on technical and soft skills,
- plan and implement the continuous training program,
- build the knowledge base,
- how to detect when a need for on-the-spot training emerges
Reporting:
Ensure a healthy collaboration between you and your service provider.
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- Determine the frequency and the delivery process of reports,
- activity and calls report,
- agent performance report,
- ticket and transactions report,
- quality report.
With all these points covered, you are ensuring that your collaboration with your service provider starts on a solid foundation.
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