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Enabling-Technology Consulting
Technology-Rich versus Technology-Enabled Operations

IBF Management Consulting Services ensure technology will enable and support the operations with appropriate prioritization that is matched against the migration path of the operations:

Functional Analysis - functional requirements that will enable the transformation of call centers and back-offices into world-class, customer contact organizations.

Vendor Selection - preparation of RFI/RFP, short-listing and managing the selection of application vendors that will support the stated operational objectives.

Application Architecture - considers the breadth of applications and functional integration required for seamless transaction processing and workflow.

Web Development - staff augmentation for developing web sites and web-based applications.

Technology Users Forum - establishing a cross-organizational forum that addresses the technology needs and issues within the operations. Also, a method of leveraging solutions across the enterprise and facilitating effective deployment.

Supporting the various functional areas...
  • Sales & Support:
    • General Inquiry
    • Order Management
    • Sales/Telemarketing
    • Administrative Support
  • Cash Management:
    • Billing Inquiry
    • Bad Debt Prevention
    • Outbound Collections
    • Accounts Receivables
  • Maintenance & Repair:
    • Trouble Receipt
    • Trouble Tracking
    • Help Desk
    • Field Services Dispatch
  • Billing Services:
    • Data Processing
    • Audits & Controls
    • Invoice Preparation
    • Distribution
...the corresponding transactions and workflow...
  • Transactions:
    • Orders
    • Service Requests
    • Contracts
    • Invoices
    • Payments
    • Adjustments
    • Customer Reference
  • Workflow:
    • Sales
    • Ordering
    • Problem Handling
    • Customer QoS Management
    • Invoicing & Collection

...and the breadth of technology applications for all customer contact methods (both employee- and customer-facing technologies)...

  • Blended Communications Infrastructure
  • Request Management
  • Enterprise Contact Distribution
  • Knowledge Management
  • Operations Monitoring & Administration
  • Campaign Management
  • Transaction Activity & Workflow/Process Automation
  • Contact Management

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