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The past, present and future of customer access centers

International Journal of Service Industry ManagementPublished 1 May 2000
Jon Anton
Citations142

TL;DR

The past, present and future information needs of the customer are looked at and how they have been met and the future technological developments which will once again change the kind of access and information available are forecast.

Abstract

Customers want better access to the companies from which they buy products and services. Reviews how companies have responded to this demand for easy access. Looks at the past, present and future information needs of the customer and how they have been met. Touches on the developments in the communication channels available to customers and provides some simple usage statistics. Forecasts the future technological developments which will once again change the kind of access and information available.

Keywords

Engineering