Comment cards and formal surveys
Gathering information pertaining to the customers’ perception of a particular quality dimension (open-ended questions)
Focus groups
Panel of individuals who answer questions about a company’s product or services (allows for in-depth probing)
Direct customer contact
Workers (CEOs, managers, etc..) contacting customers
Field intelligence
Gathering information using employees who have direct contact with the customer (repair technician)
Study complaints
Evaluating complaints to learn about product failures or service problems
Approximately one out of 25 customers complains!!
Monitor the Internet
Monitoring discussion forums to obtain valuable insights