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The Coming Disruption of the Contact Center Outsourcing Industry

Taylor Reach Group

The CCO’s employ forecasts which are matched to the contractual KPI’s, most commonly, Service Level (the percentage of contacts answered within a specified time-period, which often varies by channel), Average Handle Time and Abandon rate. None of these metrics speak to the quality of the interaction.

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The Coming Disruption of the Contact Center Outsourcing Industry – Part 2

Taylor Reach Group

So, what do we need to do to create the environment where customer success is possible and where the CCO can deliver truly superior service? First, we need to understand that what got us here (quantitative metrics, locked forecasts, echo chamber quality assurance and the illusion of Risk/Reward), will not take to where we want to go.

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Looking for an Inbound Call Center Outsourcing Partner? Keep These Tips in Your Glovebox

Quality Contact Solutions

Consider metrics such as average speed of answer, abandon rate, utilization, talk times, first call resolution, etc. It is also worth noting that it’s best to compare the formulas that make up each metric. How much lead time can you provide to ensure proper staffing to maintain service levels?