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Category Archives: Problem Solving
The Importance of Focusing on Enhancing Customer Satisfaction
Are you blinking right now? How about breathing? We often take the most important but basic things for granted, including in business. We might get so caught up in the day-to-day tasks that we forget to try to accomplish the overall, underlying goals that are set before us, like improving products and customer service. When […]
Assessing Customer Perception to Improve Customer Satisfaction
We touched on the subject of customer perception in our “How to Uncover Customer Expectations and Perceptions” blog, but it’s definitely something that needs to be discussed further. The importance of assessing customer perception to improve customer satisfaction can’t be overlooked for many reasons, including your own personal sense of success. What do we mean […]
5 Steps of Addressing Feedback Through Direct Customer Communication
Only part of the task at hand is done once you receive feedback from clients, partners and customers. The next step is analyzing this feedback. The method of addressing feedback through direct customer communication can provide you with an organized, clear picture of what is going right and what could be improved. Addressing Feedback through […]
From Surveys to Talking: 5 Best Ways to Obtain Customer Feedback
To avoid hurting anyone’s feelings, most of us do something like this all the time: “How was your meal?” “Fine.” “Is there anything else I can get for you?” “No, thank you.” Really, though, we were somewhat dissatisfied, but not enough to complain. … Is that customer feedback? Well, yes, technically it is. But it’s […]
How to Uncover Customer Expectations and Perceptions
You can’t read anyone’s mind. There’s no crystal ball that will help you determine customer satisfaction before, during or after a transaction. However, with a little skill, legwork and background knowledge, you will know how to uncover customer expectations and perceptions. Knowing what they expect will help you give them what they need, which will […]
6 Ways to Reduce or Eliminate Unnecessary Expenses
The bottom line is always on the minds of those in top management roles in the manufacturing industry. Whether you represent a small business or a large conglomerate, saving money and being fiscally responsible is critically important to your success. If you have found your business struggling as of late, there are several ways to […]
Importance of Reviewing your Quality Management System
Are you aiming to obtain your ISO 9001:2015 certification? Or are you trying to improve your quality management processes in general? Either way, the importance of reviewing your quality management system can’t be overlooked. If it’s been a while since you implemented your QMS, you should think about a few things as a refresher. Strategically […]
PDCA: What is the Meaning of the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle?
You’ve probably seen “Plan-Do-Check-Act” or a similar variation of the phrase, such as “Plan-Do-Check-Certify.” On the surface, those little words are relatively simple to understand, and the idea makes sense. Truly, however, the meaning of the plan-do-check-act cycle is about a lot more than what meets the eye. And it’s important to understand it for […]
How to Use ISO 9001 to Increase Efficiency and Bottom-Line Profits
As stated on ISO.org, ISO 9001 is a standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system. It helps businesses and organizations to be more efficient and improve customer satisfaction. There are many benefits of using ISO 9001 principles and implementing a quality management system. If you want information about how to use […]