In the COVID-19 time of 2020, e-commerce exploded in Finland. The surge in online sales at Vepsäläinen also multiplied customer service contacts. When the customer service email inbox finally crashed, Efecte's Tommi Vappula's phone rang.
Solutions:
The most significant benefits of implementing Efecte Service Management system for Vepsäläinen:
The most crucial question was how to accelerate the handling of customer messages while reducing the burden on customer service. The need for a quick solution was evident – one that could be implemented in a reasonable time, reliable, and cost-effective.
"After discussing the starting point and our needs, it quickly became clear that Efecte's service management system would fit our customer service team's needs like a glove. Email, as the primary tool for customer service, had run its course," says IT Manager Kimmo Laukkarinen from Vepsäläinen.
The most significant benefits of implementing the service management system have been:
The congested customer service email and the occasional feeling of being overwhelmed with tasks increased the team's stress and feelings of inadequacy. The new tool has significantly reduced duplicate work, streamlined the processing of customer messages, and brought transparency and clarity to tasks.