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Service organizations today face significant challenges in a competitive landscape, needing to avoid the pitfalls that have plagued some manufacturing enterprises. Quality alone isn't sufficient, nor are outdated management strategies that overlook the unique demands of service processes. A solution exists: a clear framework for building competitive advantage and navigating market pressures. The author, David A. Collier, emphasizes the importance of adopting a "think service management" mindset, fostering service commitment within the workforce, and enhancing product and service value to outshine competitors. This resource is enriched with vignettes, diagrams, new service management terminology, and 16 tools for effective service/quality management. It encourages a shift from a "product-producing" to a "service-providing" perspective to attract and retain customers. The book highlights how process performance can be linked to external measures like customer satisfaction, enabling companies to tailor their improvement efforts effectively. Additionally, it introduces three new "deadly diseases" to Deming's list and outlines strategies for designing and managing service encounters that enhance competitive positioning. As America enters the "Servomation Age," mastering service processes will be crucial for maintaining competitive status and financial health. With the insights provided, organizations can leverage service/quality
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The Service/Quality Solution, David A. Collier
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1994
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- The Service/Quality Solution
- Sottotitolo
- Using Management to Gain Competitive Advantage
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- David A. Collier
- Editore
- Asq Pr
- Pubblicato
- 1994
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 310
- ISBN10
- 1556237537
- ISBN13
- 9781556237539
- Serie
- Tag
- USA
- Descrizione
- Service organizations today face significant challenges in a competitive landscape, needing to avoid the pitfalls that have plagued some manufacturing enterprises. Quality alone isn't sufficient, nor are outdated management strategies that overlook the unique demands of service processes. A solution exists: a clear framework for building competitive advantage and navigating market pressures. The author, David A. Collier, emphasizes the importance of adopting a "think service management" mindset, fostering service commitment within the workforce, and enhancing product and service value to outshine competitors. This resource is enriched with vignettes, diagrams, new service management terminology, and 16 tools for effective service/quality management. It encourages a shift from a "product-producing" to a "service-providing" perspective to attract and retain customers. The book highlights how process performance can be linked to external measures like customer satisfaction, enabling companies to tailor their improvement efforts effectively. Additionally, it introduces three new "deadly diseases" to Deming's list and outlines strategies for designing and managing service encounters that enhance competitive positioning. As America enters the "Servomation Age," mastering service processes will be crucial for maintaining competitive status and financial health. With the insights provided, organizations can leverage service/quality