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Chapter 05Technology in Service
McGraw-Hill/IrwinService Management: Operations, Strategy, and Information Technology, 6e
Copyright © 2008 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Role of Technology in the Service Encounter
Technology Technology Technology
Technology Technology
Customer Customer
Server
Server
Server
Server
Server
CustomerCustomer
Customer
D. Technology-MediatedService Encounter
E. Technology-GeneratedService Encounter
A. Technology-FreeService Encounter
B. Technology-AssistedService Encounter
C. Technology-FacilitatedService Encounter
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Evolution of Self-service
Service Industry Human Contact Machine Assisted Internet Facilitated
Banking Teller ATM Online banking
Grocery Checkout clerk Self-checkout station Online order/ pickup
Airlines Ticket agent Check-in kiosk Print boarding pass
Restaurants Wait person Vending machine Online order/ delivery
Movie theater Ticket sale Kiosk ticketing Pay-for-view
Book store Information clerk Stock-availability terminal Online shopping
Education Teacher Computer tutorial Distance learning
Gambling Poker dealer Computer poker Online poker
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Self-service Technologies (SST) Challenges
Does customer adoption of self-service follow a predictable pattern?
How do we measure self-service quality (e.g., ease of use, enjoyment, and/or control)?
What is the optimal mix of SST and personal service for a service delivery system?
How do we achieve continuous improvement when using SST?
What are the limits of self-service given the loss of human interaction?
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Technology Convergence Enabling E-Business Internet Global telephone system Communications standard TCP/IP
(Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
Addressing system of URLs Personal computers and cable TV Customer databases Sound and graphics User-friendly free browser
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http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/kwan_s/118w/ecomm.htm
Product
Promotion
Price
Placement
CustomerRelationshipManagement
Interactivity Connectivity
InternetProcess
E-ServicesPeople – customers - interface with the Service Provider1. Through a Process that represent the 4P’s and Customer Relationship Management2. Implemented on top of a platform that provides connectivity and interactivity
Kwan & Min 2008
Marketspace Model for E-Services
““For Services - the Process is the Product”For Services - the Process is the Product”
Purpose of Web-sites
Retail channel (Amazon.com) Supplemental channel (Barnes & Nobel) Technical support (Dell Computer) Embellish existing service (HBS Press) Process orders (Delta Airline) Convey information (Kelly Blue Book) Communicate with membership
(POMS.org) Play games (Treeloot.com)
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Electronic and Traditional Services
Features Virtual Physical
Encounter Screen-to-face Face-to-face
Availability Anytime Working hours
Access From anywhere Travel to location
Market Area Worldwide Local
Ambiance Electronic interface
Physical environment
Payment Credit card Cash or check
Differentiation Convenience Personalization
Privacy Anonymity Social interaction
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Grocery Shopping Comparison
On-lineShopping
TraditionalShopping
Advantages ConvenienceSaves timeLess impulsebuying
See new itemsMemory triggerProduct samplingSocial interaction
Disadvantages Forget itemsLess controlNeed computerDelivery fee
Time consumingWaiting linesCarry groceriesImpulse buying
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E-Business Models
Content Provider: Reuters Direct-to-Customer: Dell Full-Service Provider: GE Supply Co. Intermediary: eBay Shared Infrastructure: SABRE Value Net Integrator: 7-Eleven Japan Virtual Community: Monster.com Whole-of-Enterprise: Government
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Economics of E-Business
Sources of Revenue:- Transaction fees- Information and advice- Fees for services and commissions- Advertising and listing fees
Ownership- Customer relationship- Customer data- Customer transaction
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Economics of Scalability
Dimensions High Scalability Low
E-commerce continuum
Sellinginformation(E-service)
Selling value-added service
Sellingservices with
goods
Selling goods(E-commerce)
Information vs. Goods Content
Information dominates
Information with some service
Goods with support services
Goods dominate
Degree of Customer Content
Self-service Call center backup Call center support Call center order processing
Standardization vs. Customization
Mass distribution Some personalization
Limited customization Fill individual orders
Shipping and Handling Costs
Digital asset Mailing Shipping Shipping, order fulfillment, and warehousing
After-sales service None Answer questions Remote maintenance Returns possible
Example Service Used car prices Online travel agent Computer IT support Online retailer
Example Firm Kbb.com Biztravel.com Everdream.com Amazon.com
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Adoption of New Technology in Services
Challenges of Adopting New TechnologyThe Process is the ProductBack Office vs Front Office
ChangesNeed for Standardization
Readiness to Embrace New Technology The Case of Radio Frequency
Identification
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