Reduction in Client Penalty Payments: OSPs can minimize penalties and maximize bonus
payments by consistently meeting contractual commitments amongst which may be Service
Level targets.
Reduction in transaction volume
Reduction in volumes handled by the customer contact operation will have a significant impact on
CSS numbers and therefore generate savings.
Reduction in volume can be achieved by:
§ Increased First Contact Resolution
§ Reduction in Backlogs
§ Identify and fix causes of contacts
§ Provide End-users alternate methods of resolving problems; e.g., Internet service provision,
iPhone Applets.
§ Automating contacts (self-service options on IVR)
Improvements in Staff engagement