BlueOcean

OCTOBER 23, 2023

(This is updated version of our most popular blogs: 52 RFP Questions (2013), 51 RFP Questions (2016), 60 RFP Questions (2020)) Every few years we update our recommended list of contact center RFP Questions. Reporting Your customer care program may accumulate more data than any other part of your organization.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 16, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This is Blue Ocean’s fourth Stevie Award.

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COPC

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

As a result of the changes since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, brand leaders are rapidly addressing their outsourcing partnerships in 2021 with enhanced work-from-home (WFH) and drastic competitive sourcing strategies. hosted as part of this fall’s Execs In The Know’s Customer Response Summit. WFH Insights.

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BlueOcean

MAY 5, 2023

We’ve said it before and we’re not afraid to repeat it until the cows come home: using a boilerplate RFP in the process to find a new customer care outsourcer is a quick road to failure. You’re looking for a strategic partner who will interface with your customers day in and day out. That requires a custom RFP.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 24, 2022

Little did we know that the issues the outsourcing powerhouse was currently facing were about to be dwarfed by considerably larger obstacles. Let’s take a look at how the potential threats we covered in 2019 have played out, and how the Philippine call center industry has faced the additional difficulties initiated by the pandemic.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 27, 2020

And, of course, your company’s plan to launch a new outsourced customer care program. Your customers are already struggling with the times, and now you’re thinking about overhauling the customer care process? Asking the same question of a potential outsourcer is essential. Sticking to the Plan.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 6, 2020

You may have pushed pause on your decision to find a new customer care outsourcer, but now’s the time to dive back in. And second, there’s no doubt that the pandemic and the social justice movement has evolved what you need from a customer service provider – and your RFP should reflect that. Hourly staff? Agent Profile.

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Blueship Call Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These days, outsourcing email assistance is a popular tactic used by e-commerce companies. Selecting an outsourcing partner that is both affordable and has highly skilled staff is essential for businesses looking to outsource to grow and enhance customer operations. Anyone who has sent one knows this.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 7, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category in the 18 th annual Stevie ® Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

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Outsource Consultants

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Nearshore outsourcing in Latin American countries (Caribbean, Mexico, and South America) has been growing rapidly over the last several years. As demand for nearshore contact centers increases, we’ve been helping more and more businesses find the right partner – with remarkable results. provider costs by up to 50%.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 7, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category in the 18 th annual Stevie ® Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

We’ve made it easy for you to check this off your list with our Big List of Customer Care Events and Conferences. Attendees come from all different industries representing various functions including: call center/contact center, customer care, customer service, customer experience, operations, IT/Tech support and more.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 8, 2020

This national sports association leads the US in governing and promoting one of the nation’s well-loved sports, including its annual pro championships, community involvement and coaching programs, charitable initiatives, and more. Their relatively small program had been outsourced to a multinational provider for two decades.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The report urged stakeholders to consider environmental, social, and governance factors in their financial processes and investments. Today, despite their being no uniform standards defining ESG, there are many laws and regulations that govern how companies must conduct their business. Evaluating ESG through your RFP is complex.

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Blueship Call Center

JUNE 21, 2023

You may have greater freedom to achieve your company objectives if you outsource the tasks that seem routine but are essential to your operation. A decrease in operating expenses Lower operational expenses are one of the main advantages of outsourcing. Operations supporting the back office support system are not simple.

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HGS

MAY 27, 2015

The Contact Center Evolution: 5 Focus Areas to Move from Vanilla to Value. Contact centers have undergone significant transformation in the past few years, driven largely by the shift from voice to digital and omni-channel customer service. Posted by Matthew Vallance. Transactional to Consultative.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 21, 2019

Choosing a strategic partner to deliver an outsourced customer care solution is a significant business decision – maybe one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in your career. You’ll task your team with running a tight procurement process to assess potential contact center partners. 2. Technology.

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TLC Associates

OCTOBER 30, 2019

You’ve likely thought that very question (or a variation of it) while talking to vendors about outsourced contact center solutions. Yet there’s another equally important follow-up question you need to ask: “how much do in-house contact center operations cost me?”. Your Contact Center Location Costs.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 30, 2018

Not to add another thing to your plate (sorry), but there’s another question to ask that can impact all of those answers: is this the year customer care outsourcing takes a more central role in your go-forward plan? Ideally, the customer won’t even recognize that the company’s customer service is outsourced to a contact center.

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OctopusTech

MARCH 19, 2018

Recently call centers have evolved rapidly in many sectors such as banking, retail, Government, tourism etc. from being a simple add-on, customer-facing service to an important differentiator. – Providing better service quality than your competitors will also give you an edge over the competition.

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OctopusTech

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

However, call center outsourcing services are one way that can help companies in business development carefully which leads to higher revenues and opportunities in new markets. Outsourcing call center services has a lot of benefits because outsourcing agencies are known for operational excellence and technological advancement aspects.

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BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

But you’re ready to implement and transition into your new outsourced customer care program so you’ve got to buckle up and buckle down. The right outsourcer, of course, will ensure as few roadblocks and speedbumps as possible, but with collaboration, you can ensure long-term success.

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Connecting the Dots

APRIL 21, 2017

Scott Broetzmann is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of Customer Care Management & Consulting (CCMC) and Mary Murcott is the President of the Customer Experience Institute for Dialog Direct. They will share insights from the latest Customer Rage study that CCMC and Dialog Direct conducted and partnership with W.P

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JustCall

AUGUST 18, 2022

They collectively govern the quality, features, and cost of the VoIP setup. The provider could be your in-house team, or the service can be outsourced to experts. Customer service and support : Calls and text exchanges will continue to be the go-to media for customer care.

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Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

Augie Ray is a Vice President Analyst covering customer experience (CX) for marketing and CX leaders. Dan doesn’t just talk about customer experience; his fast-paced, energetic presentation style creates an experience for the audience that they’ll surely remember. . Show podcast and a regular contributor to Forbes.

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