From Multichannel to Omnichannel – Challenges and Opportunities

Around 70 customer service executives from Israel’s leading companies gathered to discuss and learn what Omnichannel really means, where we stand today, and whether there is a gap between current service capabilities and customer expectations. We explored how to make…

No Show – and What to Do About It

No-shows are a major contributor to lower facility utilization, reduced service availability, and decreased profitability. As service providers, we manage fully booked schedules with careful planning. We schedule appointments well in advance to ensure that customers can secure a time…

Shifting Demand to Digital Platforms – Can We Control It?

In this article, Shimi Ezer, an omnichannel service expert at 7I’s, shares his experience and insights from his time as Head of Customer Service Operations at HOT. Shimi was one of the pioneering service executives to build and implement a…

Effective Interface Management Using the Segment Method

A successful organization depends on its ability to manage interfaces effectively and build strong collaboration between adjacent functions within its core business processes. Most organizations tend to manage each unit independently, with its own set of metrics, objectives, and activities,…