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Customer Service System Analysis Framework

Current State Pain Points

Technical Infrastructure
1. Legacy System Constraints
– Core systems dating back to 1960s
– Multiple language conversions and data normalizations
– Accumulated technical debt from decades of patches
– Poor or missing documentation of original systems

Process Limitations
1. Rigid Workflow Design
– Processes designed by engineers without service experience
– Limited flexibility for edge cases
– Outdated assumptions about customer needs
– Gap between process design and frontline reality

Human Factors
1. Agent Constraints
– Limited decision-making authority
– Restricted by inflexible systems
– Cultural and communication challenges
– Bound by outdated processes

Recommended Approach: “Design the Present as the Past of the Future“

Immediate Actions
1. Process Documentation
– Map current workflows and pain points
– Identify critical system dependencies
– Document tribal knowledge
– Create clear system interaction guides

Strategic Planning
1. System Evolution
– Incremental modernization approach
– Focus on interface improvements
– Data migration strategy
– Service-oriented architecture transition

Implementation Guidelines
1. Human-Centered Design
– Include frontline agents in process design
– Build flexibility into workflows
– Empower agents with decision-making tools
– Regular feedback loops for continuous improvement

Success Metrics
1. Customer Satisfaction
– Resolution time
– First-contact resolution rate
– Customer effort score
– Net Promoter Score (NPS)

2. Agent Performance
– Agent satisfaction
– Process compliance
– Decision quality
– Handle time efficiency